The scheme “Allowance to Eunuchs Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana on 1st June 2006. Under the scheme, the state government provides financial assistance to eunuchs who are living in various parts of the State.
Allowance To Eunuchs Scheme - Introduction
The scheme “Allowance to Eunuchs Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana on 1st June 2006. Under the scheme, the state government provides financial assistance to eunuchs who are living in various parts of the State. The allowance was initially given ₹300/- per month. The rate of allowance was ₹1400/- per month per beneficiary w.e.f. 01.01.2016, ₹1600/- w.e.f. 01.11.2016, ₹1800/- w.e.f. 01.11.2017, ₹2000/- w.e.f. 01.11.2018, ₹ 2250/- w.e.f. 01.01.2020, ₹2500/- w.e.f. 01.04.2021 and ₹ 2750/- w.e.f. 01.04.2023.
Benefits
The financial assistance of ₹2750/- will be given by the state government to eunuchs who are living in various parts of the State.
Note: If a Eunuch attains the age of 60 years his case will be transferred to Old Age Allowance Scheme.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a permanent resident/domicile of Haryana State and has been residing in Haryana State for the last 5 years at the time of submission of the application.
- The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years.
- The applicant must give a certificate from the Civil Surgeon in support of being an Eunuch.
- The applicant should not be involved in any unlawful activity.
Exclusions
Application Process
- Step 01: The applicant should visit the Official Portal - saralharyana.gov.in
- Step 02: Now if the applicant is already registered on the portal, then he/she can login on the portal using their credentials, and if not registered, then he/she may get registered on the portal by filling in their details.
- Step 03: Click on “Check Your Eligibility” and enter your details.
- Step 04: Now, select the department name i.e. Social Justice And Empowerment, Or search by scheme name.
- Step 05: Click on “Apply for Service/Scheme”.
- Step 06: Fill all the mandatory details in the form and submit the application form.
Definitions
The definition of eunuchs shall be as under:
A class of male prostitutes commonly called eunuchs whose main means of living is by passive pederasty.
They dress like women, part and dress their hair in women's fashion, wear ornaments, and adopt most tastes and habits of females. They are of two types:
1. Hijrahs (Kinner) - They are deprived of their genitalia mostly before puberty.
2. Zenana - They have their genitalia intact.