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Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of transgender children to support them in successfully raising their children against societal intolerance, stigma, discrimination, and violence.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Assistance to Parents of Transgenders" is a component of the Sweekruti scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of transgender children to support them in successfully raising their children against societal intolerance, stigma, discrimination, and violence.

Benefits

₹1.5K · monthly

  • Financial assistance: ₹1,500/- per transgender child per month.
Note:
  • Assistance is provided until the child reaches the age of 18 years.
  • In case of death of the parent, supportive money will be made available to the guardian subject to production of the relevant Certificate of guardianship obtained from Competent Authority.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    Applicant should be the parents/ guardian of the transgender child.

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    The child must be under 18 years of age.

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    The child should have gender non-conforming behavior.

Required Documents

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    Affidavit certifying the child's gender non-conforming behavior.
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    Birth certificate or any age proof of the child.
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    In case of guardian, a certificate of guardianship from a Competent Authority.
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    > Note:
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    Parents must certify on an affidavit that they have a child showing gender non-conforming behavior.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: Download the application form (Annexure A or Refer to Page No. 19) and fill out all required sections of the application form accurately.

Step 2: Submit the completed application form along with all attached documents to the Block/ULB Administration office.

Step 3: Ensure you receive a submission receipt for future reference.

Contact Us:Address: SSEPD Department, Red Building, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001E-mail: ssepdsec.od@nic.inTel No : 0674- 2392803List of District Social Security Officers

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.5K

Available In

Odisha

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

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