Kerala Swasraya Scheme 2026: Rs 35,000 Support for Parents of PH/MR Persons, Apply Online at Suneethi Portal

Kerala Swasraya Scheme offers one time financial support of Rs 35,000 to parents and single mothers of physically handicapped (PH) and mentally retarded (MR) persons in Kerala. Applications for the current year are being accepted online through Suneethi portal of Social Justice Department at suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in.

Under this scheme of Kerala govt., mothers and parents from BPL families who take care of severely disabled children get the money to start self-employment. The official website is functional and eligible people can apply for Swasraya Scheme from anywhere in the state.

This article explains how to apply for Swasraya scheme, eligibility criteria, government orders and complete details.

Kerala Swasraya Scheme 2026 Application Process

Earlier the Swasraya Scheme application form was submitted offline to District Social Justice Officers. Now Social Justice Department has shifted the process online and all applications are submitted through Suneethi portal. Below is the complete process to apply for Kerala Swasraya Scheme 2026:-

STEP 1 - Visit the official Kerala Social Justice Department website at https://sjd.kerala.gov.in/ or go directly to Suneethi portal at https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in/

STEP 2 - On the SJD website, open the "Schemes" tab from the main menu or directly click https://sjd.kerala.gov.in/schemes.php and find the "Swasraya scheme for parents / mothers of PH / MR persons" link in the list of schemes.

STEP 3 - On the scheme details page, click the Suneethi portal link to submit the application online. Applicants who want to apply offline can also download the Swasraya Scheme application form PDF from the "Documents" section or directly click this link.

STEP 4 - Fill in the required details in the online form or the downloaded PDF form. Attach the supporting documents like disability certificate, BPL certificate, bank details and a detailed project report about the self-employment.

STEP 5 - Submit the online application on Suneethi portal or hand over the filled PDF form to concerned District Social Justice Officer. After checking the application and documents, the officer will approve the form and the one time financial support will be sent directly to the bank account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria for Kerala Swasraya Scheme 2026

Only those applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned below will become eligible for Kerala Swasraya Scheme:-

• Applicant must be from BPL family.
• Mother, father or close relatives who take care of a person with 50% or more disability who needs full time help.
• In families with more than one disabled person, the amount can be given even if any one child has 40% disability.
• If the husband cannot go to work due to physical or mental problems and there is no other income, the mother of the disabled child can get the amount even when the husband is present.
• Disabled persons who cannot go out to work because of their disability can also get the amount under this scheme.
• Application along with detailed project report about the self-employment has to be submitted to concerned District Social Justice Officers.
• Beneficiaries of Aswasakiranam scheme can also submit applications.

The scheme for one time financial support to parents / single mothers of physically handicapped or mentally retarded persons will be implemented in the state as mentioned in government order.

Kerala Swasraya Scheme 2026 Highlights

Here are the main details of Kerala Swasraya Scheme 2026 at a glance:-

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Kerala Swasraya Scheme
Department	Social Justice Department, Kerala
Beneficiaries	Parents / single mothers of PH / MR persons
Benefit Amount	Rs 35,000 (one time)
Application Mode	Online (Suneethi portal)
Official Website	suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in

Links to Download Kerala Government Order for Swasraya Scheme

Here is the direct link to download Kerala government order for Swasraya Scheme 2026 - https://www.mis.swd.kerala.gov.in/DOCUMENTS/Order_new/GOs/21258.pdf. All the interested applicants must check the scheme related government order which will help in better understanding of the implementation of the scheme.

Social Justice Department has also released the guidelines circular for Swasraya Scheme. Applicants can download it from this link.

Kerala Swasraya Scheme List 2026

Here is the direct link to check the name in the Kerala Swasraya Scheme List 2026. The beneficiary parents / mothers of PH / MR persons can click at https://sjd.kerala.gov.in/scheme-info.php?scheme_id=MTM3c1Y4dXFSI3Z5. At this page, go to the "Target Group" section and click at the "Beneficiary Details" link in front of differently abled. In the new window, the Kerala Swasraya Scheme list of beneficiaries will appear as shown below:-

All those parents / mothers who want to check their name in the opened list can even select the financial year and district name to narrow search in the Swasraya Scheme district wise list of beneficiaries.

Need for Swasraya Scheme 2026

Parents of severely mentally retarded and differently abled persons require emotional strength and flexibility. Older parents can find themselves overwhelmed by many medical, caregiving and financial responsibilities. PH/MR persons always need special care and attention since they cannot perform their day to day activities without someone else's assistance. Sometimes it can be quite challenging for older parents in BPL families, especially mothers, who have to take care of household tasks and work apart from taking care of MR persons.

Looking after such mentally challenged / PH person is expensive. These expenses can arise from medical equipment and supplies, medical care, caregiving expenses, specialized transportation, etc. Even though an amount of Rs 525 is being provided as Aswasakiranam pension to care givers (family members) of bedridden PH/MR persons, it cannot cover the expenses completely. Single mothers face tremendous challenges. Often, a custodial parent must fulfill the roles of primary provider and caregiver without the benefit of a partner. It is a difficult task under the best of circumstances.

Social Justice Department has devised a new scheme called "Swasraya" which provides financial support to such single mothers which will enable them to find self-employment. An amount of Rs 35,000 is being provided to the beneficiaries as one time support. Social Justice Department also runs the Kerala Vijayamritham Scheme for meritorious children with disabilities.

FAQ's

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Swasraya Scheme 2026:-

For more details, visit the official website of Social Justice Department of Kerala at https://sjd.kerala.gov.in