Gujarat Palak Mata Pita Yojana
Why this scheme matters now
Gujarat Palak Mata Pita Yojana is a Child Welfare / Foster Care initiative targeting Gujarat. Provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 to families who take in orphan or destitute children as foster children Applications are routed through the official portal, so save the link for reference.
Gujarat residents should confirm the nodal office and preferred document formats before applying.
About This Scheme
Provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 to families who take in orphan or destitute children as foster children. Aims to provide family environment to children without parents instead of institutional care. Benefit continues until the child turns 18 years of age.
Required Documents
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Foster Parent Declaration
- ✓Child's Birth Certificate
- ✓Child's Orphan Certificate
- ✓Residence Certificate
- ✓Bank Passbook
- ✓Income Certificate of Foster Parent
How to Apply
- Child Protection Officer (DCPO) office ya Women & Child Development Department mein apply karein.
- Foster parent as guardian register karein.
- Child Ka documents attach karein.
- Home study aur court order ke baad approval milega.
- Rs 3,000 per month per child monthly financial assistance milegi.
- Child ke 18 saal tak benefit milega.
Snapshot insights
Timeline snapshot
Launched on 01 Jan 2014
Documents to gather
Prepare 7 docs such as Aadhaar Card, Foster Parent Declaration, Child's Birth Certificate, ….
Pros
- Specifies 7 documents, making it easier to collect proof ahead of time.
- Direct application link is recorded so you can jump to the source notice quickly.
- Rolled out from 01 Jan 2014, so the timeline is clear.
- Tailored for Gujarat residents with localized support.
Cons
- Closing date is not listed yet, so keep following the official source for updates.
- Limited to Gujarat residents, so other states will need a different benefit portal.