The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme

About This Scheme

The scheme “The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Security And Women & Child Development, Government of Punjab in the year 2017. The objective of the Scheme is to provide monthly Financial Assistance to females who have been rendered 40% disabled due to acid attack. This scheme is fully state-sponsored.

Eligibility

1. The acid attack victim should be a resident of Punjab State. 1. The females who have been rendered 40% disabled due to acid attack are eligible for the assistance.

Benefits

1. The Financial Assistance of ₹8,000/- per month is given to rehabilitate the victims of acid attack and make them self-reliant. Note: The amount of payment is directly transferred to the account of the beneficiary by the directorate online.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.