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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.
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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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Required Documents
- ✦Affidavit certifying the child's gender non-conforming behavior.
- ✦Birth certificate or any age proof of the child.
- ✦In case of guardian, a certificate of guardianship from a Competent Authority.
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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
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹1.5K