Usha Kiran Yojana
In 2007, Madhya Pradesh State Government started "Usha Kiran Yojana" for women.
About the Usha Kiran Yojana Scheme
Violence against women and their children below the age of 18 years by a family member/members, which includes physical, sexual, mental, emotional, economic, threats or coercive or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether at home or in a public place, comes under the category of domestic violence.
For all these protection and assistance, the state government has started the "Usha Kiran Yojana" to provide protection and assistance against domestic violence. To implement the Women's Protection from Domestic Violence Act 2005, Rule 2006.
Benefits
- Providing protection and support against domestic violence
Eligibility Criteria
- All women of all age groups.
- All children under the age of 18.
How to Apply for Usha Kiran Yojana
Application mode: Offline
- Applicants have to visit the following centers
- Protection Officer (Project Officer-Integrated Child Development Project Office).
- One Stop Center operated in the district.
- Police Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Usha Kiran Yojana scheme?
Violence against women and their children below the age of 18 years by a family member/members, which includes physical, sexual, mental, emotional, economic, threats or coercive or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether at home or in a public place, comes under the category o…
Who is eligible for Usha Kiran Yojana?
All women of all age groups. All children under the age of 18.
What benefits does Usha Kiran Yojana provide?
Providing protection and support against domestic violence
How can I apply for Usha Kiran Yojana?
Applicants have to visit the following centers Protection Officer (Project Officer-Integrated Child Development Project Office). One Stop Center operated in the district. Police Station.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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