About this scheme
The Ashirbad scheme is for children in Odisha who lost their parents or primary breadwinner due to COVID-19. Eligible children receive monthly financial support of Rs. 2,500, Rs. 1,500, or Rs. 1,000 until they turn 18. Applications are submitted offline to the District Child Protection Unit.
The Ashirbad scheme aims to support children in Odisha who have lost their parents or primary caregivers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is managed by the Women and Child Development Department.
The scheme focuses on providing care and rehabilitation in a family-like environment, ensuring that these children receive the necessary support.
Eligible children can receive financial assistance to help with their maintenance, health, and education until they reach 18 years of age.
This initiative is crucial for the welfare of specially cared children, helping them continue their lives in a supportive environment.
More from the official listing
- Scheme for
- Individual
- DBT (direct bank transfer)
- No
What you get
What you get:
- Children in Kith and Kin Care: Rs. 2,500/- per month until 18 years or adoption.
- Children in Institutional Care: Rs. 1,000/- per month until 18 years or adoption.
- Children Living with Remaining Parent: Rs. 1,500/- per month until 18 years.
Payments are made electronically to the bank account of the caregiver or remaining parent for maintenance, health, and education.
Who can apply
Who can apply:
- Children who lost both parents or primary breadwinner on or after 1 April 2020.
- Never married.
- Unemployed.
- Age up to 18 years.
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How to apply
How to apply:
- The eligible child, caregiver family, or remaining parent should apply offline to the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) with the required documents.
- The DCPU will identify children through various means and prepare the necessary reports.
- After verification, the DCPU will issue a 'specially care child certificate' and process the claim.
- Financial assistance will be released to the beneficiary's or caregiver's bank account.
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Each case is only a guide. The official order decides, so confirm before you apply.
Common slips
- Not having the required death certificates can delay the application.
- Applying to the wrong office instead of the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU).
- Overlooking the need for a Certificate of Specially Cared Child issued by DCPU.
Questions readers ask
Who is eligible for the Ashirbad scheme?
Children who lost both parents, a single parent, or the primary breadwinner after 1 April 2020 are eligible.
What financial support do I receive if I lost both parents?
You may receive Rs. 2,500 per month until you turn 18 or are adopted.
Can I stay with relatives under this scheme?
Yes, children may be placed in kith and kin care if approved.
What support is available for education?
Children can continue studying in their previous school or be assisted in admission to a similar school.
How do I apply for this scheme?
You need to apply offline at the District Child Protection Unit with the required documents.
Who do I contact for help with my application?
You can approach the Collector and District Magistrate for assistance.
Apply through the official channel
Applications are taken only by the government office that runs the scheme, on its portal or at the office named in the order. Applying costs nothing, and nobody can charge you to get an application approved.
Open the official portal health.odisha.gov.in- Official Website wcd.odisha.gov.in
tnrsp.com is an independent handbook and is not part of the Government of India or of any State government. Rules and amounts change: read the official order before you apply, and never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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