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Procedure for Making Orphan Certificate for Getting Horizontal Reservation for Orphan Children

This certificate provides 5% horizontal reservation in Government/Non-Government services for affected children, including those whose both biological or adoptive parents have died within 21 years from the child’s birth. orphan children residing in voluntary or government-run homes within the state.

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About This Scheme

Procedure for Making "Orphan Certificate" for Getting Horizontal Reservation for Orphan Children is implemented by the Women Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. this certificate provides 5% horizontal reservation in Government/Non-Government services for affected children, including those whose both biological or adoptive parents have died within 21 years from the child’s birth. also applicable to those orphan children residing in voluntary or government-run homes within the state.

Benefits

Through this certificate, a 5% horizontal reservation is provided in Government/Non-Government services to eligible beneficiaries.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The beneficiary must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.

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    Children whose both biological or adoptive parents have died within 21 years from the child’s birth are eligible for reservation.

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    Orphan children residing in voluntary or government-run homes within the state are also eligible for reservation.

Required Documents

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    Aadhaar card of the orphan child
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    Permanent residence certificate
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    Death certificates of both parents

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • An application must be submitted to the District Magistrate Office or the District Probation Officer’s Office of the concerned district to obtain a certificate of orphanhood. The application should be accompanied by the orphan child’s Aadhaar card, permanent residence certificate, and the death certificates of both parents.
  • Thereafter, the department or District Magistrate’s Office will conduct an investigation, and, based on the recommendation of the District Probation Officer, the certificate will be issued by an officer not below the rank of Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
  • The concerned child can use this orphan certificate while applying for services. Only upon presenting this certificate will the child be eligible for orphan reservation.

Currently, the application process is offline.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government

Available In

Uttarakhand

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

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