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Educational Assistance For Children Of Victims Of Crime

The scheme “Educational Assistance for Children of Victims of Crime” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Educational Assistance for Children of Victims of Crime” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. In order to strengthen the victim support services in the State, the Government of Kerala has launched this scheme which provides educational assistance for children of survivors (victims) of crime. The dependents of survivors (victims) including children find it difficult to continue their studies due to financial constraints since the family has to meet the treatment expenses. Survivors (Victims) of crime are defined as those who suffer out of a crime and for no fault of their own. Being a survivor (victim) of a crime can be a shocking and harrowing experience. The trauma of victimization can have a devastating impact on crime survivors (victims) and their loved ones; especially children. The survivors (victims) and their families go through tremendous stress and suffer financially, socially, and psychologically.

Benefits

₹3.0K · annual

Under the scheme, the following financial assistance will be given to the eligible applicant:

Sl. No.	Classes/Courses	Amount of Assistance
1	Children studying in classes 1 to 5	₹3000/- per year
2	Children studying in classes 6 to 10	₹5000/- per year
3	Higher Secondary	₹7500/- per year
4	Graduate students	₹10,000/- per year
5	PG/M.Phil course students	₹15,000/- per year

Note: The amount will be transferred to the joint account of the child and the current parent.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Copy of Aadhaar card
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Mobile number
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Email id
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Passport Size Photograph
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Copy of Ration Card (Submit the page containing the name of the ration card holder and the page containing the family members together)
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Certificate from the school attended by the student
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Income Certificate
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Certificate from Ward Councillor/Member or Panchayat/Nagar Sabha Chairperson/Chairman or Local Station House Officer
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Copy of FIR
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Copy of Bank Passbook- Joint bank account details of student and parent
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Other documents, if any

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Registration Process:

Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal

Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”

Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.

Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.

Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.

Login Application Process:

Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.

Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.

Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.

Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.

Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.

Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

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IIn-person

Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala to download the application form.

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 forwarded through the District Probation Officer.

Note 01: For further information please contact the concerned District Probation Officer.

Note 02: The application must be made to the District Probation Office within 5 years of the actual offense.