The scheme “Abhayakiranam Scheme-Financial Assistance to Destitute Widows” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala to provide a safe and better living environment to destitute and homeless widows.
Abhayakiranam Scheme-Financial Assistance To Destitute Widows - Introduction
The “Abhayakiranam Scheme-Financial Assistance to Destitute Widows” scheme was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. This scheme aims to provide a safe and better living environment for destitute and homeless widows. Under this scheme, monthly financial assistance will be given to the close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and shelter to them. In the initial phase, the State Government has accorded Administrative Sanction for providing financial assistance to 200 persons at ₹1,000/- each for 6 months.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month will be provided to the close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and shelter to them.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
- The age limit of the applicant (destitute widow) must be above 50 years.
- The annual family income should be below ₹1,00,000/-.
- The applicant should not be receiving a service pension or family pension.
- The applicant should not be a beneficiary of schemes implemented through the Social Justice Department (Aswasakiranam, Samashwasam).
Application Process
- Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the swd.kerala.gov.in of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala.
- Step 02: The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely.
- Step 03: The duly filled application form along with supporting documents has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.