Launched on 1st July 2023 by the Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Government of Haryana, this scheme aims to provide social security to unmarried individuals who are unable to sustain themselves from their own resources. The scheme offers financial assistance to eligible unmarried persons—both male and female—who have attained the age of 45 years and belong to families with a verified annual income of up to ₹1,80,000/-. The assistance is designed to support beneficiaries until they reach the age of 60, after which they may transition to the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme.
Benefits
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Monthly Financial Assistance:
Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,750/- per month. -
Duration of Assistance:
The assistance is provided until the beneficiary turns 60 years old. -
Mode of Disbursement:
The benefit is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS). Note that the bank will restrict withdrawals to within the district of registration. -
Frequency of Disbursement:
Payments are made on a monthly basis.
The beneficiary list is updated monthly and payments are processed accordingly.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scheme, the applicant must:
- Be a domicile of Haryana or have been residing in the state for at least the last 15 years.
- Be unmarried (this includes those who have never married; divorcees are not eligible).
- Have attained the age of 45 years.
- Belong to a family with a verified annual income of up to ₹1,80,000/-.
- Possess a Family ID as issued by the Haryana Parivar Pehchaan Authority (HPPA).
Other Conditions:
- If an applicant suppresses true information or makes a false claim, or if the condition for which the benefit was granted ceases to exist (e.g., if the beneficiary gets married), then the benefits will be recovered as arrears of land revenue at an interest rate of 12% per annum.
- The financial assistance ceases upon the death of the beneficiary, although payment for the month in which death occurs will be made to the nominee.
- The benefit is not subject to attachment by any court.
- If a beneficiary is found to have multiple bank accounts under PFMS, all accounts will be terminated, rendering the applicant ineligible for any future benefits under any social security scheme of the state.
- The beneficiary shall not receive the assistance if they are already drawing any other pension/financial assistance/annuity from any government or autonomous body.
Application Process
Online Process via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
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Registration:
- Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- If not already registered, click on “New User/Register Here” and fill in all mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, and password). Click ‘Submit’.
- A login ID will be sent to your mobile number.
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Login to Apply:
- Go to the portal and click on “Sign in here” on the right side of the screen.
- Enter your credentials and click ‘Login’.
- Click on “Scheme/Services list” to view the available schemes.
- Select “Financial Assistance to Widower and Unmarried Persons Scheme: For Unmarried” and click “Apply for Service/Scheme”.
- Fill in all required details in the online application form and submit the form.
Change of Address
- Beneficiaries must notify any change of address to the District Social Welfare Officer.
- If a beneficiary shifts residence outside Haryana for more than three months, they ordinarily become ineligible for further payments. In cases of real hardship, the District Social Welfare Officer may permit continued payment for up to one year, provided the relocation was essential.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof: (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
- Domicile Proof: Documenting Haryana residency for at least 15 years.
- Income Proof: A verified annual income document.
- Family ID: As per the Haryana Parivar Pehchaan Act, 2021.
- Age Proof: Valid proof of age.
- Bank Account Details
- Any other documents as required by the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible under the unmarried category?
Unmarried individuals (male or female) who have never been married and meet the age and income criteria are eligible. Divorcees are not eligible. -
Can a divorcee apply under the unmarried category?
No, only those who have never married qualify for this scheme. -
How long will the assistance be provided to unmarried beneficiaries?
The assistance is provided until the beneficiary turns 60 years old. -
Can an applicant avail of this scheme along with another pension?
No, beneficiaries cannot receive this benefit if they are already drawing any other pension/financial assistance from any government or autonomous body. -
What happens if an applicant provides false information?
Any benefits received on the basis of false claims will be recovered as arrears of land revenue at 12% interest per annum. -
How is income eligibility verified?
Verification is based on income documents submitted and cross-checked by the Haryana Parivar Pehchaan Authority. -
What happens if an unmarried beneficiary leaves Haryana for more than three months?
They ordinarily become ineligible for benefits unless a real hardship case is made, in which case the District Social Welfare Officer may allow benefits for up to one year. -
Can a beneficiary hold multiple bank accounts for receiving benefits?
No, if a beneficiary is detected to have more than one bank account under PFMS, all accounts will be terminated, and the beneficiary will be disqualified from future benefits. -
What should an unmarried beneficiary do in case of a change in address?
They must inform the District Social Welfare Officer of any change in address.