The number of women headed families in Kerala is very high. Majority of these families are living in deplorable conditions. The scheme proposes to extend a helping hand to these families by way of providing financial assistance to the education of children. This is a one-time assistance.
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Funding Pattern |
State Government |
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Beneficiaries |
Children of Women Headed Families |
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Benefits |
Category I Children below 5 years & between 1st and 5th standard : Rs 300 per month Category II Between 6th & 10th standard: Rs 500 per month Category III Plus one, Plus two: Rs 750 per month Category IV Degree and above :Rs 1000 per month |
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Eligibility Criteria |
1) BPL Family - (HIV/AIDS affected persons, socially discriminated persons, war widows etc are eligible irrespective of their BPL status) 2) Only two children of a family are eligible 3) The child who avail any other scholarship is not eligible for the assistance. A certificate to this has to be obtained from the head of educational institution where the child studies |
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How to Avail |
The applications are collected by Child Development Project Officers through Anganwadi Workers and will be forwarded to the District Social Justice Offices |
Target Group
| Women |
| Children |
Documents
| GOs | Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families- Govt Order |
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| Application Forms | Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families-Application Form |
