The scheme “Financial Assistance To Dependent Children of Widows And Destitute Women” is a social welfare initiative by the Department of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Govt. of Chandigarh. Its objective is to extend financial assistance to children who are fatherless or have lost both parents, ensuring they receive support for maintenance and education. The scheme is applicable to dependent children under 18 years of age of widows or destitute women who lack parental support or care. Additionally, the applicant (widow/destitute woman or legal guardian) must have been a resident of the UT of Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
A monthly assistance of ₹1,000 per child is provided for up to two children per family.
Eligibility
- Applicant Criteria:
The applicant should be a widow or destitute woman with dependent children, or the legal guardian of children deprived of parental support or care. - Age of the Child:
The child or children must be 18 years of age or below. - Residency Requirement:
The applicant (or legal guardian) must have been a resident of the UT of Chandigarh for more than 3 years. - Additional Criteria:
The child should not be receiving a family pension from any State/Central Government. - Note:
Children who are in institutional care provided by the government or NGOs are not eligible.
Application Process
Online
- Register:
Register on the ServicePlus portal and verify your Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP. - Login:
Login to the ServicePlus portal using the Username and Password received. - Select Scheme:
Choose the state “Chandigarh” and scroll down to “List Of Services Offered Across The Country”. From the list, select “Financial Assistance To Dependent Children of Widows And Destitute Women”. - Fill the Form:
Complete the application form by providing details of the applicant, dependent children, reference details of two responsible persons, bank details, and a declaration. - Submit:
Click “Submit” to complete your application.
Documents Required
- Applicant’s photograph.
- Birth Certificate of the Child (issued by the Registrar of Births & Deaths).
- Bank Passbook.
- Death Certificate of the Child’s Father.
- Residence Proof for the last three years (e.g., Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill) of the mother or legal guardian.
- Identity Proof of the widow mother or legal guardian (e.g., Voter Card, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the age limit for children to be eligible for this scheme?
Children must be 18 years of age or below. - How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A monthly assistance of ₹1,000 per child is provided, for up to two children per family. - Is there any application fee for this scheme?
No, there is no application fee. - How long does it take to process the application?
Processing time may vary; please refer to the official guidelines for estimated timelines. - Can the financial assistance be transferred to the bank account of the applicant?
Yes, the assistance is directly transferred to the bank account provided. - How frequently is the financial assistance provided?
The assistance is provided on a monthly basis. - Can an applicant apply for the scheme for more than one child?
Assistance is provided for up to two eligible children per family. - Can an applicant cancel their application?
Please refer to the official portal guidelines regarding cancellation policies. - What documents are accepted as residence proof for the purpose of this scheme?
Accepted documents include Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill, among others, as specified by the scheme guidelines.