Abhayakiranam Scheme Kerala 2026: Online Application Form for Financial Assistance to Destitute Widows

Kerala government's Abhayakiranam Scheme is accepting online applications at the official scheme application portal of the Women and Child Development Department. Under this scheme, close relatives who provide protection and shelter to destitute and homeless widows get monthly financial support of ₹1,000. The scheme page was last updated on the state e-services dashboard in May 2026, which means the scheme is still open for new applications.

The main aim of Abhayakiranam Scheme is to give destitute and homeless widows a safe and better living environment with their own family. Instead of sending these widows to institutions, the government encourages close relatives to keep them at home and look after them. The relative who gives shelter and daily care receives the monthly payment to cover the expenses of looking after the widow. In the first phase, the state government approved ₹99 lakh for the scheme and gave support to around 200 widows at ₹1,000 each for six months.

Earlier this scheme was handled by the Social Justice Department, but now the Women and Child Development Department runs it. The online application is available at the official scheme application portal of the department. In this article, we will tell you about how to apply online for this scheme, eligibility criteria, documents required and complete details.

Kerala Abhayakiranam Scheme Online Application Form 2026

Below is the complete process to fill the Kerala Abhayakiranam Scheme online application form:-

STEP 1 - Open the official scheme application portal of the Women and Child Development Department at schemes.wcd.kerala.gov.in. The department homepage will appear as shown here.

STEP 2 - New users have to first create a login on the portal. For this, a mobile phone number and one identity document are required. When the login is created, a one-time password is sent to the mobile number through SMS. After logging in, the password can be changed and the application can be started.

STEP 3 - Go to the Abhayakiranam scheme application page and fill the online form with correct details about the destitute widow, such as name, age, address, bank account and family income.

STEP 4 - Attach the required documents, including the village officer certificate and income proof, and submit the form online. The application can also be submitted offline to the Child Development Project Officer of the local ICDS project or the concerned district office of the Women and Child Development Department.

After submission, the Child Development Project Officer checks the application and documents. Once approved, the relative starts getting ₹1,000 per month directly into the bank account through direct benefit transfer.

Eligibility Criteria for Abhayakiranam Scheme in Kerala

Each applicant will have to fulfill the described eligibility criteria to become eligible for the Abhayakiranam Scheme in Kerala:-

• The age of the destitute widow applicant must be above 50 years.
• The annual family income should be below ₹1 lakh.
• The applicant should not be receiving service pension or family pension.
• The applicant should not be a beneficiary of other schemes run through the department (Aswasakiranam, Samashwasam).

List of Documents Required for Financial Support to Destitute Widows

Here is the complete list of documents which are required to be submitted with the application form to get financial support as destitute widows under Abhayakiranam Scheme:-

1. Recent passport size photograph.
2. Attested copy of SSLC certificate, election ID card or Aadhaar card for age proof.
3. Attested copy of priority or BPL ration card, or an income certificate issued by the village officer.
4. Certificate from the concerned village officer showing that the applicant is a widow and is under the protection of the relative.
5. Bank account details (first page of the bank passbook).

The duly filled application form along with supporting documents has to be submitted to the concerned district office of the Women and Child Development Department.

Kerala Abhayakiranam Scheme Highlights

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Abhayakiranam Scheme
State	Kerala
Beneficiaries	Destitute and homeless widows
Benefit Amount	₹1,000 per month
Main Department	Women and Child Development Department
Application Mode	Online and offline
Official Website	schemes.wcd.kerala.gov.in

Kerala Abhayakiranam Scheme List of Beneficiary Widow / Destitute

The direct link to check the name in the Kerala Abhayakiranam Scheme list of beneficiary widow / destitute is given here:-https://sjd.kerala.gov.in/scheme-info.php?scheme_id=MTI1c1Y4dXFSI3Z5

At this page, go to the "Target Group" section and click at the "Beneficiary Details" link in front of either widow / destitute. In the new window, select the financial year and district name to open the complete list of beneficiaries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by the people about the Abhayakiranam Scheme in Kerala:-

For more details, visit the official website of the Women and Child Development Department of Kerala at schemes.wcd.kerala.gov.in.