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Bal Ashrams

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๐Ÿ“… Published: 21 Feb 2026

The “Bal Ashrams” have been established by the Social Welfare Dept, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir, to create a society free from child labor, where all children receive free, compulsory, quality, and meaningful education. Orphans and destitute children are provided free schooling, boarding and lodging.

About This Scheme

The “Bal Ashrams” have been established by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir, to create a society free from child labor, where all children receive free, compulsory, quality, and meaningful education. Orphans and destitute children are provided free schooling, boarding and lodging, free bedding and clothing, recreational material, and medicines. More than 12 orphanages are established in the private sector in Srinagar. The guardian or the social worker of the eligible boy/girl shall approach the concerned District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for submission of the application. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme, and only the permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir can apply for this scheme.

Benefits

Free schooling, boarding and lodging, free bedding and clothing, recreational material, and medicines.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant should be a citizen of India.

The applicant should be a social worker or the guardian of the eligible child.

The child should be an orphan or a destitute.

The child should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Jammu & Kashmir.

The child should not already be availing of the benefits of the scheme.

Application Process

Apply Offline

Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the

District Social Welfare Officer

.

Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Post-Application Processes:

Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO shall consolidate the list and forward it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.

Step 2: The

superintendent

shall admit/discharge any inmate with the approval of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned and the Deputy Director of Administration, Directorate of Social Welfare Jammu.

Check Application Status:

The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Benefits

Free schooling, boarding and lodging, free bedding and clothing, recreational material, and medicines.

Application Process

Apply Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer
.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Post-Application Processes:
Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO shall consolidate the list and forward it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
Step 2: The superintendent
shall admit/discharge any inmate with the approval of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned and the Deputy Director of Administration, Directorate of Social Welfare Jammu.

Check Application Status:
The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.

Scheme Details

Full NameBal Ashrams
Short TitleBA
LevelState
Scheme ForIndividual
CategoriesHousing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
StatesJammu and Kashmir
GenderAll
Age RangeAny โ€” 18 years
AreaBoth
SourcemyScheme.gov.in โ†—