Objectives and family-based caregiving architecture
Unlike conventional institutional orphanages, the Palanhar scheme recognizes that children thrive best in familiar domestic and community environments.
The Government of Rajasthan supports relative caregivers (grandparents, uncles, aunts) with regular monthly cash assistance, ensuring foster children receive proper nutrition, clothing, healthcare, and formal schooling.
- Family foster care: Encourages relatives to foster orphan and vulnerable children rather than sending them to institutions.
- Direct benefit transfer: Monthly stipends credited directly to the palanhar caregiver's bank account linked with Jan Aadhaar.
- Age-tiered assistance: Financial assistance provided from early childhood through 18 years of age conditional on mandatory school attendance.
Qualifying child categories and caregiver eligibility
The scheme encompasses multiple vulnerable categories beyond biological orphans, extending support to children in severe distress.
Caregivers must be permanent residents of Rajasthan and actively support the child's continuous education.
- Eligible child categories: Biological orphans, children of parents sentenced to life imprisonment or capital punishment, children of destitute widows, children of leprosy/HIV affected parents, and severely disabled children.
- Mandatory education: Children aged 3 to 6 years must attend Anganwadi; children aged 6 to 18 years must be enrolled in recognized schools.
- Annual clothing and uniform grant: Annual lump sum allowance provided for textbooks, school uniforms, and footwear.
Application procedure and Jan Aadhaar portal tracking
Caregivers can apply online through local e-Mitra kiosks or the Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment portal (sje.rajasthan.gov.in).
Applications require Jan Aadhaar integration, death certificates of parents (or relevant court/medical disability certificates), and annual school enrollment certificates.
- e-Mitra registration: Submit digital application through any authorized e-Mitra kiosk across Rajasthan.
- Annual school verification: Caregivers must submit an annual certificate from the school headmaster verifying continued school enrollment and attendance.
- Portal tracking: Status, sanctions, and monthly disbursement tracked online on sje.rajasthan.gov.in.
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Common questions
What is the primary objective of Palanhar Yojana in Rajasthan?
It provides financial assistance to relatives raising orphan, destitute, or specially-abled children within a loving family home.
Is school attendance mandatory for children under the Palanhar scheme?
Yes, enrolled children must regularly attend Anganwadi (ages 3-6) or school (ages 6-18) to remain eligible for monthly allowances.
Where can caregivers apply for Palanhar Yojana in Rajasthan?
Caregivers can apply online via e-Mitra kiosks or through the Social Justice and Empowerment portal at sje.rajasthan.gov.in.
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