Educational Assistance For Children Of Victims Of Crime
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Education & Learning,Scholarships and student finance,Financial assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme “Educational Assistance for Children of Victims of Crime” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. 1. The children/dependents of survivors (victims) of crime are eligible to apply under the scheme. 1. The combined annual income of the families should be less than ₹1,00,000/-. 1. The children pursuing a degree and higher education courses in government and aided institutions and admitted to merit seats in unaided institutions are eligible for financial assistance in courses from the degree level onwards. Note: If granted for one year, the amount can be granted in subsequent years if the head of the school or college or the head of the newly joined institution certifies that the child will continue his education.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Registration Process: Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration” Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’. Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’. Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’. Login Application Process: Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> and click on “Citizen Login”. Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”. Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the &39;Edit&39; button. Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen. Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Required Documents
- Copy of Aadhaar card Mobile number Email id Passport Size Photograph Copy of Ration Card (Submit the page containing the name of the ration card holder and the page containing the family members together) Certificate from the school attended by the student Income Certificate Certificate from Ward Councillor/Member or Panchayat/Nagar Sabha Chairperson/Chairman or Local Station House Officer Copy of FIR Copy of Bank Passbook- Joint bank account details of student and parent Other documents, if any
FAQs
What is the “Educational Assistance for Children of Victims of Crime” scheme?
The Government of Kerala has launched this scheme which provides educational assistance for children of survivors (victims) of crime. The dependents of survivors (victims) including children find it difficult to continue their studies due to financial constraints since the family has to meet the treatment expenses.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
The children/dependents of survivors (victims) of crime are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for the children of survivors (victims) of crime?
Yes, this scheme is only for the children of survivors (victims) of crime.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
What is the income criterion to apply under the scheme?
The combined annual income of the families should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
Are the children pursuing a degree and higher education courses from private institutions eligible to apply under the scheme?
The only children pursuing a degree and higher education courses in government and aided institutions and admitted to merit seats in unaided institutions are eligible for financial assistance in courses from the degree level onwards.
What is the creation for children to get the grant in subsequent years?
If granted for one year, the amount can be granted in subsequent years if the head of the school or college or the head of the newly joined institution certifies that the child will continue his education.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, eligible students will receive financial assistance of ₹3000/- per year to ₹15,000/- per year who are studying in Class I to PG/M.Phil. course.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in