Palanhar Yojana was started by the Rajasthan state government to benefit orphan children. Instead of institutionalization, the scheme arranges for upbringing and education within the family of a close relative or acquaintance. The state provides financial assistance to the appointed guardian for the child’s care.

Benefits

Orphan Category:

• Age 0 to 6 years: ₹ 1500/- per month.
• Age 6 to 18 years: ₹ 2500/- per month.

Other Category:

• Age 0 to 6 years: ₹ 500/- per month.
• Age 6 to 18 years: ₹ 1000/- per month.

Additional: ₹ 2000/- per year for books, stationery, dress, and shoes.

Eligibility

• Orphan children or children whose parents are deceased.
• Children of parents sentenced to death/life imprisonment.
• Children of widowed mothers receiving pension (max 3 children).
• Children of remarried widowed mothers.
• Children of HIV/AIDS affected parents or parents with leprosy.
• Children of specially-abled parents.
• Children of divorced/abandoned women receiving pension.
• Children of parents suffering from silicosis.
• Age must be under 18 (up to 19 if still in 12th class).
• Guardian must be a native of Rajasthan or resident for 3+ years.
• Guardian family income must not exceed ₹ 1.20 Lakhs per annum.

Application Process

Link: https://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/Default.aspx?PageID=349

• Applicants can apply online via e-mitra.
• Login/Register using SSOID or Jan-Aadhaar ID.
• Provide required details and upload documents.
• Submit application.

Documents Required

• Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy.
• Aadhar Card Copy.
• Education Qualification Marksheet / Certificate.
• Caste Category certificate.