Snehapoorvam Scheme 2025: Application Form, Amount

Kerala Government has launched a noble initiative “Snehapoorvam Scheme” to provide financial assistance to orphans who are living in the family, with their relatives, friends, or the support of the community under the Social Welfare Department implemented through Social Security Mission. The mission has initiated this scheme that aims at bringing these children to the mainstream of society.
The statistics reveal that in Kerala, around 75,000 children below 18 years are living in orphanages. Around 1500 orphanages are functioning in Kerala. Almost 80- 90% of the children in orphanages have families and relatives. Many orphans and vulnerable children slip further into poverty once the family’s main breadwinner stops working or dies. There is nothing more traumatic for a child than to see a parent die. Added to this tragedy is the loss of adult guidance and protection. Children without proper adult care are more likely to be abused & exploited.
Children in this category include orphans, abandoned children, children who have lost their parents in war, communal riots, natural disasters, accidents, etc. They are not properly fed; they have no shelter, nutritious food, health care, education, or any recreation. Most of them are facing economic and social exploitation. They are deprived of the love and affection of the family and are often unwanted by family members.

Objectives of the Scheme

  • To identify orphaned children in the community and provide necessary assistance.
  • To prioritize children in greatest need.
  • To strengthen family and community systems for supporting orphans instead of placing them in orphanages.
  • To improve access to education, nutrition, and social integration for orphaned children.
  • To encourage families to care for orphaned children within a family setup.
  • To provide financial assistance for the education of orphaned children.

Benefits

Sl. No. Class/Degree/Course Amount of Assistance (per month)
1 Children below 5 years & Class I to V ₹300/-
2 Class VI to Class X ₹500/-
3 Class XI and Class XII ₹750/-
4 Degree Courses / Professional Degree ₹1,000/-

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a resident of Kerala.
  • The child must have lost either one or both parents.
  • The applicant must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
  • Students from Class 1 to Degree level are eligible to apply.
  • For APL (Above Poverty Line) families, annual family income should be:
    • Below ₹20,000 in rural areas (Grama Panchayat).
    • Below ₹22,375 in urban areas (Municipality/Corporation).
  • Children below 5 years are directly eligible.

Application Process

Offline Application Steps

  1. Collect the Application Form: Obtain the application form from the school or college.
  2. Fill the Form: Complete the form with necessary details.
  3. Submit the Application: Submit the form along with required documents to the head of the Government/Aided Institution (school/college) before 31st October of every year.
  4. Verification and Online Submission:
    • The Head of the Institution verifies the application.
    • They submit it through the Kerala Social Security Mission online portal to the Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission.
  5. For Children Below 5 Years:
    • The application should be submitted directly to the Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission through the respective child welfare committees.

Documents Required

  1. Proof of Identity of the child (Aadhaar, Birth Certificate, etc.).
  2. Passport-size photograph.
  3. Income Certificate.
  4. Copy of BPL Card (if applicable).
  5. Copy of Ration Card (if applicable).
  6. Residence Proof.
  7. Attested copy of the Death Certificate of one or both parents.
  8. Bank Passbook/Bank Account Details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the Snehapoorvam Scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance to orphaned children living with relatives, friends, or community support in Kerala.

Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
To provide social protection, education, and financial assistance to orphaned and vulnerable children.

Q: What are the benefits of the scheme?
Eligible children receive monthly financial aid ranging from ₹300 to ₹1,000, depending on their education level.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
Orphaned children (who lost either one or both parents) from BPL families, and APL children with income below ₹20,000 (rural) or ₹22,375 (urban).

Q: Is this scheme only for orphaned children?
Yes, it is exclusively for children who lost one or both parents.

Q: What is the income criterion to avail of the benefits?

  • BPL families are eligible.
  • APL families with income below ₹20,000 (rural) and ₹22,375 (urban) can also apply.

Q: Is this scheme available for both BPL and APL children?
Yes, APL children can apply if their family income is within the prescribed limit.

Q: Is this scheme only for Kerala residents?
Yes, only residents of Kerala can apply.

Q: What is the age limit to apply for the scheme?
Children below 5 years to degree-level students are eligible.

Q: Where can an applicant get the application form?
Application forms are available at schools, colleges, and child welfare committees.

Q: How can an applicant avail of the scheme benefits?
The filled application form must be submitted at the school/college, which will forward it to the Kerala Social Security Mission.

Q: Is there a special provision for children below 5 years?
Yes, they can apply directly to the Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission via child welfare committees.

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