Financial Assistance To Destitute Children Scheme
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Destitute Children Scheme (FADCS)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana in the year 1984.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Destitute Children Scheme (FADCS)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana in the year 1984. This is a state scheme under which parents/guardians of children up to the age of 21 years who are deprived of parental support or care by reason of death, continued absence from the home of father for the last 2 years, or father/mother has been sentenced to imprisonment for a period not less than one year or physical or mental incapacity of a parent, are paid financial assistance subject to the maximum for two children of one family as per eligibility criteria laid down in the scheme.
Initially the rate of financial assistance of ₹200/- per month per child w.e.f. 01.03.2009. The rate of pension under this scheme is ₹500/- per month per child from January 2014, ₹700/- w.e.f. 01-11-2016, ₹ 900/- w.e.f. 01-11-2017, ₹1100/- w.e.f. 01-11-2018, ₹1350/- w.e.f. 01.01.2020, ₹1600/- w.e.f. 01.04.2021 and ₹1850/- (one child) w.e.f. 01.04.2023.
Benefits
Rate of Allowance: ₹1850/- per month per child subject to the maximum for two children of one family.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Domicile of Haryana and residing in Haryana State.
2. A child under twenty-one years of age.
3. Income of parents/guardians from all sources should not exceed ₹2, 00,000/- per annum.
4. Children have been deprived of parental support or care for the following reasons:
• Reason of Death or;
• Continued absence from home of his father for the last 2 years, or;
• Father/Mother has been sentenced to imprisonment for a period not less than one year, or;
• Physical/Mental incapacity of the Parent.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 01: The applicant needs to visit the office of the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) in his/her Block/District and collect the application form. The
application form
can also be downloaded from the
official website
.
Step 02: The applicant should fill out the application form and attach all the essential documents.
Step 03: After filling out the application form, the applicant needs to get attested to the form from the concerned authority mentioned in the application form.
Step 04: Then the application form has to be submitted to the office of the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) of your Block/District.
Apply Online
Step 01: The applicant should visit the Official Portal –
Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
Step 02: Now if the applicant is already registered on the portal, then he/she can login on the portal using their credentials, and if not registered, then he/she may get registered on the portal by filling in their details.
Step 03: Click on “Check Your Eligibility” and enters your details.
Step 04: Now, select the department name i.e. Social Justice And Empowerment
Step 05: Select the scheme name and click on “Apply for Service/Scheme”
Step 06: Fill out the complete form and submit the application form.
Note: The applicant may also apply through E-disha Center or Atal Seva Kendra.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Rate of Allowance: ₹1850/- per month per child subject to the maximum for two children of one family.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 01: The applicant needs to visit the office of the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) in his/her Block/District and collect the application form. The application form
can also be downloaded from the official website
.
Step 02: The applicant should fill out the application form and attach all the essential documents.
Step 03: After filling out the application form, the applicant needs to get attested to the form from the concerned authority mentioned in the application form.
Step 04: Then the application form has to be submitted to the office of the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) of your Block/District.
Apply Online
Apply Now →
Step 01: The applicant should visit the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
Step 02: Now if the applicant is already registered on the portal, then he/she can login on the portal using their credentials, and if not registered, then he/she may get registered on the portal by filling in their details.
Step 03: Click on “Check Your Eligibility” and enters your details.
Step 04: Now, select the department name i.e. Social Justice And Empowerment
Step 05: Select the scheme name and click on “Apply for Service/Scheme”
Step 06: Fill out the complete form and submit the application form.
Note: The applicant may also apply through E-disha Center or Atal Seva Kendra.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Financial Assistance To Destitute Children Scheme |
| Short Title | FADCS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Haryana |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 18 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |