Matru Jyothi - Financial Assistance For PwD Mothers

The scheme “Matru Jyothi - Financial Assistance for PwD Mothers” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,000/- will be provided to differently-abled mothers coming under the purview of the [Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016](https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/content/page/acts.php#:~:text=The%20Rights%20of%20Persons%20with%20Disabilities%20(RPwD)%20Act%2C%202016&text=Responsibility%20has%20been%20cast%20upon,an%20evolving%20and%20dynamic%20concept.). As per the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to differently-abled mothers until the child turns two years for the nurturing of the baby after delivery and for the preparation of basic amenities. The scheme is implemented as per [G.O.(Rt)No.268-2020-SJD](http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/DOCUMENTS/Order_new/GOs/34023.pdf) dated 23-06-2020.