The Financial Assistance to the Child Victims of Violence under the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) is a financial support scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the physical and psychological rehabilitation of child victims of communal, caste, ethnic, and terrorist violence, with special focus on their education and vocational training. The scheme was established under G.O (RT) No. 322/2014/SJD dated 08-05-2014 and is fully sponsored by the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Objectives:
- To provide assistance to the children of families affected by c communal, caste, ethnic, and any other form of violence or clashes with fracture social harmony. The assistance is particularly aimed at their education and/or vocational training.
- To assist in the physical and psychological rehabilitation and assimilation into the mainstream of society of the children of families affected by communal, caste, ethnic, and any other form of violence or clashes with fractured social harmony
Benefits:
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General Education:
- Children in Class A & B cities receive ₹800/- per month until the age of 18 years.
- Children in other areas receive ₹750/- per month until they turn 18 years old.
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Training/Vocational Education:
- An additional ₹150/- per month will be provided to children pursuing vocational education, alongside the general education assistance.
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Group Personal Accident Insurance:
- Death: ₹25,000/-
- Loss of two limbs or one limb and one eye: ₹25,000/-
- 100% permanent disability other than the above: ₹25,000/-
- Reimbursement of Medical Expenses: Up to ₹500 for medical expenses for injury treatment in hospital or nursing home, based on a medical certificate.
Eligibility:
- Citizenship: The applicant must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Age: The applicant must be under 18 years (exceptionally, up to 21 years).
- Orphan/Destitute Status: The child must be an orphan or destitute, and the primary breadwinner must have been killed or permanently incapacitated due to violence.
- BPL Status: The applicant’s family must fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- No Other Regular Assistance: The applicant should not be receiving benefits from any other scheme.
Application Process:
Offline Application:
- Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) or Deputy Commissioner’s Office to collect the application form.
- Step 2: Complete the application form, paste a signed passport-sized photo, and attach self-attested documents supporting the claim.
- Step 3: Submit the completed form along with the required documents to the DSWO.
- Step 4: Obtain a receipt/acknowledgment for the successful submission.
Post-Application Process:
- A District Committee (headed by the District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner) will review the applications and verify eligibility.
- The Committee will send their recommendations to the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH).
- Upon sanctioning, the District Magistrate will open a separate bank account for the beneficiary.
- Payments will be made through bank drafts or pay checks to the guardian of the student.
Documents Required:
- Residential Certificate/Domicile Certificate of Jammu & Kashmir.
- 3 Passport-Sized Photographs (signed across).
- Proof of Age (Birth certificate or other valid documents).
- Aadhaar Card.
- BPL Card.
- Death Certificate of both parents (if the child is an orphan).
- Bank Account Details (with IFSC code).
- Jail Superintendent’s Certificate for verification.
- Any other required document as per the DSWO.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: What aims this scheme has?
Focusing on their education and vocational training, this initiative seeks to give financial support for the rehabilitation of children impacted by violence.
Q2: NFCH Registration date?
Under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 the NFCH registered on February 19, 1992.
Q3: Under This Scheme, Which Kind of Violence Is Covered?
The initiative addresses victims of communal, caste, ethnic, and terrorist violence.
Q4: How Much Money Is Given for Education?
Children in Class A and B cities get ₹800/-per month; children in other areas get ₹750/-per month for education.
Q5: Under what Age Limit should one apply to the scheme?
Children less than eighteen years old qualify. The age limit is expanded in rare circumstances to 21 years.
Q6: Should my child be enrolled in a private institution, may I apply?
The program mostly affects students in Government or Aided institutions.
Q7: For submission of my application, who do I approach?
Applications should be sent to Deputy Commissioner’s Office or the District Social Welfare Office (DSWO).
Q8: Is this program just for BPL families?
Indeed, only children from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households are qualified for this help.
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