Palanhar Yojana (Rajasthan)
Children up to 5 yearsโน500 a month (as reported)
After school admission, up to 18โน1,000 a month
Yearly extraโน2,000 for shoes, clothes, stationery
Income limitโน1.20 lakh (for companion family)
โ ๏ธ Amounts and eligibility have changed over time through government orders. The information here is from a general source, so confirm with the Social Justice Department.
What is the scheme?
Palanhar is a Rajasthan Government scheme under which the family or institution caring for orphan and other needy children gets monthly financial help. The amount is given to the person looking after the child.
Key benefits
- โน500 a month for a child up to 5 years
- โน1,000 a month after school admission up to age 18
- โน2,000 a year for shoes, clothes and stationery (as reported)
Eligibility โ who can apply
- Orphan children
- Children whose parents are in prison on death sentence or life imprisonment
- Children of abandoned or divorced women
- Up to three children of a widowed mother who receives no pension
- Children of families affected by a parent's disability, leprosy or AIDS
- Annual income of the companion/relative family below โน1.20 lakh (as reported)
Who is not eligible / things to note
- Children of remarried widows (as reported)
- Those who do not fall in an eligible category
Documents required
- Child's Aadhaar card
- Parents' death certificate (if applicable)
- Copy of the sentence order (if applicable)
- Disability certificate above 40% (if applicable)
- Income certificate of the caring family
- School enrolment proof for children above 6
How to apply (step by step)
- Apply to the Development Officer (BDO) in rural areas and the district officer's office in urban areas
- Submit the form with documents
- The officer sanctions the grant after verification
Frequently asked questions
How much does Palanhar give?
As reported, โน500 a month up to 5 years and โน1,000 a month after school admission. Amounts can change, so ask the department for the latest.
Who receives the money?
The family or institution caring for the child.
Where to apply?
At the Development Officer in rural areas and the district officer's office in urban areas.
Beware: Do not pay any agent or website in the name of applying for a government scheme. Applying on the official portal is generally free. Do not share OTP, PIN or confidential bank details with anyone.