Who is eligible to apply for Palanhar Yojana (Rajasthan)?

Caregivers of orphan and vulnerable children in Rajasthan.

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Palanhar Yojana (Rajasthan)

पालनहार योजना (राजस्थान)

Ministry / Implementing Agency:Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Rajasthan

Social care scheme providing monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 (age 0–6) and ₹2,500 (age 6–18) plus ₹2,000 annual clothes allowance to caretakers of orphan and vulnerable children.

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Scheme Overview

Government Levelstate

Operational Statusactive

Application Statuscontinuous

Application Modeonline

Launch Year2005

Target BeneficiaryOrphan children, children of destitute/widowed mothers, and disabled parents in Rajasthan

About the Scheme

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Social care scheme providing monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 (age 0–6) and ₹2,500 (age 6–18) plus ₹2,000 annual clothes allowance to caretakers of orphan and vulnerable children.</p><h2>Key Benefits</h2><p>Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 (0–6 years) and ₹2,500 (6–18 years in school) plus ₹2,000 annual grant for clothing and shoes.</p>

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 per month + ₹2,000 annual grant

Prevents institutionalization of orphan children by supporting family/foster care
Ensures compulsory school enrollment and education
Direct Benefit Transfer into caretaker’s bank account

Eligibility Guidelines

These eligibility criteria represent published official guidelines. Ensure you hold valid supporting documents before applying on the official portal.

Orphan children or children of life-term imprisoned/widowed/HIV-positive parents residing in Rajasthan

Required Documents

Jan Aadhaar Card

Death Certificate of biological parents / eligible category proof

School Enrollment Certificate of Child

Caretaker Bank Passbook

Application Process

1Apply online on sje.rajasthan.gov.in or through e-Mitra
2Verification by Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) / Social Welfare Officer
3Monthly assistance disbursed via DBT

Official Portals & Direct Links

Official PortalVisit Official Website

Application LinkDirect Apply Online Portal

Source & Verification Provenance

Information for this scheme has been referenced from official publications by Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Rajasthan. Official domain: sje.rajasthan.gov.in.

Verification Status: Officially Verified

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