Scheme for Relief and Rehabilitation of Women Acid Victims

About This Scheme

The scheme "Relief and Rehabilitation of Women Acid Victims" was launched by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Haryana. It aims to provide financial and medical assistance to acid attack victims who are residents of Haryana and have suffered attacks within the state. Under the scheme, the victim is entitled to receive 100% free medical treatment from government or government-approved hospitals. Additionally, an ad-hoc relief of ₹1.00 lakh is provided to the acid attack victim, which is later reimbursed by the Women and Child Development Department.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be an acid attack victim girl/woman. 1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana. 1. The applicant should be a victim of an acid attack occurring on or after 02.05.2011. 1. The applicant should have suffered an acid attack within Haryana. 1. The applicant should not have been fully cured or completed all medical procedures, as continuing treatment is covered under the scheme. > RTS Time Limit: > This scheme's RTS (Right to Service) time limit is 30 days.

Benefits

Under the scheme, the following benefits will be provided to women acid attack victims: 1. ₹25,000/- as ad-hoc relief immediately by the concerned Deputy Commissioner. 1. ₹75,000/- within 15 days by the Women and Child Development Department for immediate medical expenses. 1. Finance Support for 100% medical treatment including medicine, food, bedding and plastic surgery/reconstructive surgery, if any from amongst any of the Government Hospital/Government approved hospitals.

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.