Palanhar Yojana for Orphan Children

How does the Palanhar Yojana Work?

The Palanhar Yojana works by appointing someone from the pre-existing social circle of the child, generally a relative, as the foster guardian of the child. This person is tasked with taking care of the needs of the child, including food, shelter and clothing, ensuring that the child is brought up in a family environment. 

Appointment of the Guardian: The foster guardian of an orphaned child is generally chosen when an individual who is related to the child volunteers to become a “palanhar”  

Financial Assistance provided under the scheme:

• Orphan Category:
  • Monthly instalments for Children aged 0-6: ₹1500/-.
  • Monthly instalments for Children aged  6–18: ₹2,500.
• Other Category: Children of a widowed mother/ disable parents/parents with HIV/leprocy/silcosis.
  • For children aged 0 to 6:  ₹500/-per month.
  • For children aged 6-18: ₹1000/- per month.
• ₹2000/-per year for books, stationery, dresses, sweaters, shoes, etc. 

Eligibility Criteria for Palanhar Yojana for Orphan Children

Orphans and children whose parents face severe life challenges qualify for the program, but this must be within age limits and the income threshold as prescribed by the scheme. The eligibility criteria for the same are as follows:

• An orphan boy/girl.
• Children of parents who have received court-mandated death or life sentences.
• Children of a pension-receiving widow (up to three children at a time).
• Children of widowed mothers who have remarried.
• Children whose parents have HIV/AIDS.
• Children whose parents have leprosy.
• Children of related “Nata” mothers(no more than three children at once).
• Children of parents with exceptional needs.
• The annuity is given to the children of divorced or abandoned mothers.
• Offspring of parents with silicosis.
• The child must be less than eighteen years of age. 
• The child 0-6 years should be enrolled in an anganwadi school, while a child 6-18 years should be enrolled in a school or vocational training program. 
• Children who are 18 years old and still enrolled in the 12th grade or below will receive an extra year of education (the benefit can be offered up to the age of 19 years). After the child turns 19 or graduates from the 12th grade, the aforementioned benefit will no longer be paid.
• The guardian should have lived in Rajasthan for more than three years or should be a native of the state.
• The annual income of a guardian family should not exceed ₹1.20 lakhs. 

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Online Application Process for the Palanhar Yojana 

The application can be made online very easily by visiting the e-Mitra site, registering with or signing in using the Jan-Aadhaar ID, and uploading the documents to be used.

• Candidates can use e-Mitra to apply online.
• Press the "Login" button.
• Current users can log in, and new users can register.
• New users can register using their Jan-Aadhaar ID, while existing users can continue processing using their SSOID.
• Provide the necessary information.
• Provide the required paperwork.
• Submit.
• To ensure that the payments are regularly deposited, the guardians must update the child’s attendance every academic year in July through the e-mitra portal.

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Required Documents for Palanhar Yojana for Orphan Children

Important documents that include Jan-Aadhaar, Aadhaar, and school certificates validate the child's eligibility for the benefits and streamline the processing process.

• A copy of your Jan Aadhar or Bhamashah card.
• Copy of an Aadhaar card.
• A copy of the marksheet or certificate for educational qualifications.
• Caste Category Certificate. 

Conclusion

The Palanhar Scheme is a plausible scheme by the Rajasthan government to ensure that the upbringing of children from underprivileged backgrounds is done just like any ordinary child in Rajasthan. The Government does so by providing financial support to the foster guardian so that the guardian can sustain the child’s expenditures.