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Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners

The scheme “Self-Employment Scheme for Dependents of Prisoners” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Self-Employment Scheme for Dependents of Prisoners” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. The scheme is intended to rehabilitate the dependents of the indigent convicts. It aims to assist/encourage resource less wives, unemployed and unmarried sons, daughters etc. This scheme mainly includes children if they are students and women having children. Under the scheme, financial assistance shall be given only once for the dependents of a prisoner for the purpose and dependents are eligible for the assistance only during the period of imprisonment of the convict.

Benefits

₹30.0K

1. Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance to a family will be ₹30,000/- at a time.

Note: Financial assistance shall be given only once for the dependents of a prisoner for the purpose.

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 photo
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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 of Ward Member/Councillor
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Project proposal of the proposed work/business
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Copy of Bank Passbook- bank account details
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[Affidavit of Jail Superintendent](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in/smartoffice/suneethi_downloads/prob_Dependents.pdf) 1. Other documents, if any
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Note: If the Name of the convict’s child has not been included in Ration card, then the applicant has to submit Village officer’s declaration statement specifying that the applicant is the daughter/son of the convict.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

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IIn-person