Scheme To Support Orphan Child/Children Of Widows Belonging To Scheduled Tribe Community

About This Scheme

The scheme “Scheme To Support Orphan Child/Children Of Widows Belonging To Scheduled Tribe Community” was launched by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to give financial support to the orphan children and the children of widows for meeting the expenditure on food, clothing, and shelter until the children attain the age of eighteen years. The applications for this scheme are accepted by the Directorate of Social Welfare (for widows) or the Directorate of Tribal Welfare (for guardians of orphans).

Eligibility

- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) Community. > *For Children of Widows (Applicant is the Widow)* - The applicant must be a Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS) beneficiary. - The applicant must have minor children. > *For Orphans (Applicant is the Guardian)* - The applicant must be the guardian of an orphan. - The orphan must be under the care of a guardian, which includes grandparents, near relatives, or a protective home/dharmasala. - The orphan must be up to the age of eighteen years.

Benefits

- Fixed maintenance allowance of ₹1,500/- per month, per child of a widow. - Fixed maintenance allowance of ₹2,000/- per month, per child who is an orphan. ##### *Disbursement Conditions/Criteria* - The financial support is provided until the children attain the age of eighteen years. - For children of widows, the benefit is limited to two children. ##### *Mode of Disbursement* - For Children of Widows: The amount is released to the beneficiary along with the benefits under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSS).- For Orphans: The benefit amount will be transferred through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) to the Joint Account of the orphan and the guardian.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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