The Palak Mata-Pita Yojana is a crucial welfare scheme launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Gujarat on 29th August 2009. This initiative aims to ensure financial and emotional support to orphaned children by offering assistance to their guardians, foster parents, or close relatives.
| Scheme | Palak Mata Pita Yojana (PMPY) |
| Type | Govt Schemes for Girl |
| State | Gujarat |
| Applicable | Daughters of Gujarat |
| Benefits | ₹3,000 per month |
Objective of the Scheme
The primary goal of the Palak Mata-Pita Yojana is to:
Ensure children are not deprived of basic needs and compulsory education.
Provide a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 to foster parents or guardians.
Encourage the education and proper upbringing of orphaned children.
Benefits under the Scheme
| Monthly Financial Assistance | Marriage Assistance for Daughters of Beneficiaries |
|---|---|
| ₹3,000 per month is given as financial aid. | From 01 April 2023, the Gujarat Government has introduced an additional provision under the Palak Mata-Pita Yojana and Chief Minister’s Child Service Scheme: A one-time assistance of ₹2,00,000 is provided at the time of marriage of the daughter of a beneficiary of: Foster Mother Scheme, or Chief Minister’s Child Service Scheme. |
| The amount is directly transferred through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) into the bank account of the eligible guardian/foster parent. | Eligibility for Marriage Assistance: The daughter must be 18 years or older at the time of marriage. The marriage must take place on or after 01/04/2023. The benefit can be availed only once. The application must be submitted within 2 years from the date of marriage. |
Eligibility Criteria
To benefit from this scheme, the applicant must fulfill the following conditions:
| Who Can Apply | Eligible Children | Income Limit | Education Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| A close relative, guardian, or foster parent who is taking care of the orphaned child. | Child must be between 0 to 18 years of age. Either both parents are deceased, or the father is deceased and mother has remarried. | Annual income should not exceed: ₹27,000 in rural areas ₹36,000 in urban areas Income certificate from Magistrate must be submitted. | Children aged 3 to 6 must be enrolled in an Anganwadi center. Children aged 6 and above must be enrolled in a school. A certificate from the school or institution must be submitted annually to confirm the child’s ongoing education. |
Documents Required
Applicants need to submit the following documents along with the application:
| Aadhaar Card (Applicant and Child) | Birth Certificate of the child |
| Death Certificate of parents | Ration Card |
| Income Certificate from Magistrate | School/College Certificate |
| Age Proof of the child | Self-Declaration (Original copy) |
| Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque | School Leaving Certificate (if applicable) |
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to apply under the Palak Mata-Pita Yojana:
Go to the official eSamajKalyan Portal
Register or Login with your credentials.
Select the “Palak Mata-Pita Yojana” from the list of schemes.
Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
Upload the required documents and submit your application.
The Palak Mata-Pita Yojana is a thoughtful initiative by the Gujarat Government to secure the future of orphaned children by supporting their caregivers. By ensuring basic financial support and access to education, this scheme lays the foundation for a better and brighter future for thousands of children across the state.
Note: Many people mistakenly call the scheme “Balak Mata-Pita Yojana” (which translates to Child Parents Scheme), but the correct name is “Palak Mata-Pita Yojana”, where:
- “Palak” means guardian or foster parent
- “Mata-Pita” means mother and father
So, “Palak Mata-Pita Yojana” means Foster Parents Scheme — a scheme meant for guardians or close relatives who take care of orphaned children.