Target beneficiary categories and caregiver eligibility
Palanhar Yojana assists vulnerable children raised within their kinship network rather than being placed in institutional orphanages.
- Orphaned children who have lost both biological parents.
- Children of parents sentenced to life imprisonment or capital punishment.
- Children of destitute widows or remarried widowed mothers.
- Children of parents suffering from terminal illnesses such as leprosy, silicosis, or severe physical disabilities.
- Caregiver must be a legal relative or bona fide guardian domiciled permanently in Rajasthan.
Financial assistance and welfare grants
Monthly financial maintenance is transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the designated caretaker's bank account.
- Monthly maintenance grant for preschool children aged 0 to 6 years attending anganwadi centres.
- Enhanced monthly grant for school-going children aged 6 to 18 years enrolled in formal schooling.
- Annual lump-sum educational grant for clothing, shoes, textbooks, and seasonal necessities.
- Continued support until the child completes 18 years of age or finishes secondary education.
Online registration and annual verification
Applications are processed online through the Rajasthan Social Justice portal (sjsa.rajasthan.gov.in) or local E-Mitra kiosks. Caregivers must submit child birth certificates, death certificates of parents (if applicable), Jan Aadhaar details, and mandatory annual school attendance certificates to maintain ongoing benefit disbursements.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the primary objective of Rajasthan's Palanhar Yojana?
It provides financial and educational support to kinship caregivers of orphaned and vulnerable children, ensuring they grow up in supportive family homes.
Is school enrolment mandatory for children under Palanhar Yojana?
Yes, preschool children must be registered at an Anganwadi, and older children must attend recognised schools with annual attendance verification.
Where can caregivers apply for Palanhar Yojana?
Applications can be submitted online via the SJED Rajasthan portal or through authorised E-Mitra service kiosks across the state.
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