Snehapoorvam Scheme 2026-27 offers monthly financial support to orphaned children in Kerala who live with relatives, guardians, or community members instead of in orphanages. Applications for the new academic year are expected to open in October 2026 through the E-SURAKSHA portal of the Kerala Social Security Mission.
The scheme helps children who have lost one or both parents stay in a family environment while getting money for food, health, and school needs. Based on the class of the child, the monthly amount ranges from ₹300 to ₹1,000, and the whole process is handled through schools and colleges, so families do not have to visit many government offices.
Snehapoorvam Scheme - Introduction
Snehapoorvam Scheme is run by the Social Justice Department and implemented by the Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM). Many children in the state end up in orphanages even when relatives are willing to take care of them, mainly because families struggle with money after the loss of the main earner. Through this scheme, the government gives direct cash support so that these children can grow up in their own homes.
The scheme continues for the 2026-27 academic year. For the previous year, online applications were collected from 27 October 2025 to 31 December 2025, and a similar cycle is expected for 2026-27. The main aims of the scheme are:
- Identify orphaned children living in the community who need support, and give top priority to those in the most need.
- Protect children by strengthening family bonds, so they stay with relatives instead of moving to institutions.
- Improve nutrition, education, and social support for at-risk children through regular monthly payment.
- Provide direct money help for education from lower primary classes up to degree and professional courses.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Snehapoorvam Scheme |
| Level | State |
| Category | Education and Social Welfare |
| Main Department | Social Justice Department |
| Department Running the Scheme | Kerala Social Security Mission |
| Application Mode | Online through school or college via E-SURAKSHA portal |
| Official Application Portal | E-SURAKSHA Portal |
| Monthly Benefit | ₹300 to ₹1,000 |
Benefits
The monthly support amount depends on the age or class of the child. As per the latest rates, children get the following amounts:
| Category | Monthly Support |
|---|---|
| Children below 5 years and Class I to V | ₹300 |
| Class VI to Class X | ₹500 |
| Class XI and Class XII | ₹750 |
| Degree or Professional Courses | ₹1,000 |
The amount is paid into the bank account of the guardian or the child and is meant to cover daily needs, treatment costs, and study expenses.
Eligibility
To get the benefit of Snehapoorvam Scheme, the child should meet these conditions:
- The child should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
- The child should have lost one or both parents.
- The child should be studying from Class 1 up to degree-level courses, or should be below 5 years of age.
- Families under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category can apply.
- For Above Poverty Line (APL) families, the annual income should be below ₹20,000 in rural areas and ₹22,375 in urban areas.
Children below 5 years of age also qualify even if they have not started school, because the scheme covers the early years as well.
Application Process
Snehapoorvam Scheme applications are submitted online by the school or college, not by the family directly. The head of the institution fills the application on the E-SURAKSHA portal of the Kerala Social Security Mission and sends it for approval. The process is:
STEP 1 - Get the application form from the school or college, or download it from the official website, and fill it along with the required documents.
STEP 2 - Submit the filled form and the required documents to the head of the school or college before the deadline. For 2025-26, the last online submission date was 31 December 2025, and a similar schedule is expected for 2026-27.
STEP 3 - The head of the institution logs in to the E-SURAKSHA portal using the school or college login details. New institutions have to complete the registration first.
STEP 4 - After entering the student, guardian, and bank account details, the head of the institution verifies the data and submits the application to the Kerala Social Security Mission. The signed letter to KSSM is then sent to the regional office.
Note - For children below 5 years of age, the guardian submits the application directly to the Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission, through the local Child Welfare Committee.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
- Guardian or parent application form and a passport-sized photograph of the child.
- Attested copy of the death certificate of the mother or father.
- Bank account passbook copy in the name of the guardian and the child.
- Aadhaar card copy of the child and the guardian.
- BPL ration card copy, or an income certificate from the village officer for APL families showing annual income below ₹20,000 in rural areas and ₹22,375 in urban areas.
- Proof of residence and proof of identity of the child.
References
E-SURAKSHA Portal of Kerala Social Security Mission
Kerala Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme 2026
FAQ's
What is Snehapoorvam Scheme?
Snehapoorvam Scheme is a government scheme of Kerala that gives monthly money support to orphaned children living with relatives, guardians, or community members so they can stay out of orphanages.
Who can apply for Snehapoorvam Scheme?
Children who have lost one or both parents and are permanent residents of Kerala can apply, provided they meet the BPL or APL income conditions. The child should be below 5 years old or studying from Class 1 up to degree-level courses.
What is the monthly amount under Snehapoorvam Scheme?
Children below 5 years and students of Class 1 to 5 get ₹300 per month, Class 6 to 10 students get ₹500, Class 11 and 12 students get ₹750, and degree or professional course students get ₹1,000 per month.
What is the income limit for APL families?
For Above Poverty Line (APL) families, the annual income should be below ₹20,000 in rural areas and ₹22,375 in urban areas. A certificate from the village officer is required for this.
When do Snehapoorvam Scheme applications open?
Online applications for 2026-27 are expected to open in October 2026 through schools and colleges on the E-SURAKSHA portal. For 2025-26, the last online submission date was 31 December 2025.