Recognizing the importance of a safe and nurturing environment for children’s development, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Bal Seva Yojana (General) has been launched to support vulnerable children and young adults. The scheme targets:
- Non-institutional children under 18 who have lost one or both parents (excluding Covid-related cases).
- Adolescents aged 18-23 orphaned due to Covid-19 or other reasons, who are pursuing higher education after 12th grade.
- Children of divorced or abandoned mothers, children with imprisoned parents, and those rescued from child labor or begging.
Additionally, the program supports students pursuing higher education at government institutions, including those excelling in national competitive exams like NEET, JEE, and CLAT.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,500 per month. - Family Limit:
Assistance is provided for a maximum of two children per family.
Eligibility
Non-Institutional Children
- Loss of Parent(s):
Children under 18 who have lost one or both parents due to non-Covid reasons.
Adolescents aged 18-23 who have lost one or both parents due to Covid (or any reason) and are pursuing higher education after completing 12th grade. - Other Categories:
- Children of divorced or abandoned mothers.
- Children whose parents or guardians are imprisoned.
- Children rescued from child labor, begging, or prostitution.
- Children of families engaged in begging or prostitution.
- Income Criterion:
The annual income of the family should be less than ₹3,00,000, although this income condition is waived if both parents have died.
Institutional Children
- Children aged 0-18 who previously lived in children’s homes and have been reintegrated into families or are residing in child care institutions.
- These children receive both financial assistance and family/aftercare services for their readjustment.
Exclusions
- Families already receiving benefits under similar schemes (except those under the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Bal Seva Yojana) are not eligible.
- Children aged 18 and above who opt not to pursue higher education or competitive examinations (benefits extend only until 23 years of age or until the earlier of graduation/diploma).
Application Process
For Non-Institutional Children
- Rural Areas:
Submit the application through the Village Development Officer, Gram Panchayat Officer, Block Development Officer, or District Probation Officer. - Urban Areas:
Applications are submitted through the Accountant, Tehsil Office, or District Probation Officer. - Steps:
- Obtain the prescribed application form and fill it out completely with all necessary information.
- Attach all required documents and submit the form to the designated local authority.
- The application is verified by the Block Development Officer (rural) or Deputy District Magistrate (urban) and then forwarded with recommendations to the District Probation Office or Child Protection Unit.
For Institutional Children
- Identification:
The District Child Protection Unit and Child Welfare Committee directly identify eligible children. - Application Submission:
Identified children or their parents must submit the application within 15 days of identification. - Supervision:
A district-level task force monitors the Child Welfare Committee and Child Protection Unit to ensure timely application submission from all eligible children.
Documents Required
Non-Institutional Category
- Income Certificate:
Issued by the appropriate authority (not applicable if both parents have died). - Parental/Guardian Records:
Relevant records of the deceased parent(s) or guardian. - Educational Registration Certificate:
Proof of enrollment in an educational institution (not required for children aged 0-5 years).
Institutional Category
- Order of Placement:
The order from the Child Welfare Committee/Juvenile Justice Board that placed the child under institutional care. - Age Certificate:
An age certificate as per the guidelines of Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, or equivalent government document. - Educational/Competitive Examination Certificates:
For children pursuing higher education or competitive examinations (e.g., certificates of admission or passing national/state level exams such as NEET, JEE, CLAT).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the scheme about?
It is a welfare initiative aimed at providing financial support to vulnerable children and young adults who have lost parental support or are otherwise in distress. - What are the benefits?
Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500. - How much financial assistance will be provided?
₹2,500 per month per eligible child, with a maximum of two children per family. - Who will get the scheme benefits?
The scheme benefits non-institutional children who have lost one or both parents (or other specified vulnerable categories) and institutional children residing in child care facilities. - Can children of divorced/abandoned mothers also get the scheme benefits?
Yes, they are included under the eligible categories. - How many children can receive the benefit per family?
A maximum of two children per family. - How to apply for Institutional Children?
Eligible institutional children are identified by the District Child Protection Unit/Child Welfare Committee, and applications must be submitted within 15 days of identification. - How to apply for Non-Institutional Children?
Applications must be submitted through local authorities (Village Development Officer/Gram Panchayat in rural areas; Accountant/Tehsil Office in urban areas) along with the necessary documents. - What documents are required for non-institutional category?
Income certificate, relevant parental/guardian records, and educational registration certificate (for children above 5 years). - What documents are required for institutional children?
Order of placement by the Child Welfare Committee, age certificate, and certificates related to educational admission or competitive exam qualification.