Jeevanam Self-Employment Scheme To Dependents Of Crime Victims

About This Scheme

The scheme “Jeevanam Self-Employment Scheme to Dependents of Crime Victims” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. As part of strengthening the victim support services in the State, the Government of Kerala has started this scheme which provides financial aid to dependents as well as victims of crime. The assistance would benefit those who were struggling to make a living, including dependents of the victims of the crime and those with serious injuries. When a crime is committed it can have significant, yet varying consequences, on the individual who became the victim of the crime and his family. The devastating impact of crime results in emotional, psychological, and physical as well as financial consequences. If the head of the family is killed or injured in a crime, the family is left without the main breadwinner. Killing or seriously injuring the earning member of the household as a result of the crime will deprive a family of their livelihood.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. 1. The applicant must be either the person who has been seriously injured in a crime or must be a dependent - Wife/Husband/Unmarried son or daughter of the victim of the crime. 1. The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-. 1. The applicant should have applied within 5 years of the crime. Note: The beneficiary selected for the grant–in–aid is required to execute an agreement with the Department of social justice on a stamp paper of ₹200/- to meet the above criteria.

Benefits

1. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹20,000/- will be provided as one-time assistance to the eligible beneficiary. Note: The amount will be transferred to the respective applicant’s bank account.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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