Haryana Financial Assistance to Destitute Children Scheme 2026 - ₹2100 Monthly Aid, Apply Online & Eligibility

Haryana government is running Financial Assistance to Destitute Children Scheme for kids below 21 years who have lost parental care because of a parent's death, long absence from home, jail term or serious illness. Families now get ₹2100 per month per child, revised with effect from 1 January 2024, with support limited to two children per family.

Scheme is handled by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Haryana. Eligible parents or guardians can apply either offline at their District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) or online through Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. Yearly family income should be under ₹2,00,000 to qualify.

Financial Assistance to Destitute Children Scheme Haryana 2026

This state scheme was started in March 2009 with a small ₹200 monthly grant per child. Amount has been revised many times since then: ₹500 in 2014, ₹700 in 2016, ₹900 in 2017, ₹1100 in 2018, ₹1350 in 2020, ₹1600 in 2021, ₹1850 in 2023, and now ₹2100 per child per month from 1 January 2024. Detailed scheme rules and past notifications are covered in the Haryana Destitute Child Pension Scheme guidelines PDF.

Aim is simple. Kids who have lost the earning parent or main caregiver should not drop out of school or go hungry. Money goes straight to the parent or guardian's bank account every month through DBT payment. Government employees, pensioners and families with a working parent above the income limit are not covered.

How to Apply Online for Haryana Destitute Children Scheme

Online apply option runs through Saral Haryana Portal. It is a paperless flow that uses your Parivar Pehchan Patra to verify family details automatically.

STEP 1 - Go to the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and sign in with your registered email ID and password. New users should register first using their mobile number and email.

STEP 2 - Click on 'Apply for Services' from the left menu, then use 'View all Available Services'. Search for 'Financial Assistance to Destitute Children' under Social Justice and Empowerment department.

STEP 3 - Use the 'Check Your Eligibility' option, enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) and let the portal auto-fill basic family details.

STEP 4 - Fill the remaining fields like child's name, age, reason for destitution, bank account number and IFSC code. Upload age proof, income certificate, death or disability proof and bank passbook copy.

STEP 5 - Submit the form and note down the reference number for future tracking. You can also visit your nearest E-Disha Center or Atal Seva Kendra if you need help with online submission.

Offline Application at DSWO

Offline mode is also open. Visit your District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) and collect the application form, or download it from the official website. Attach the required documents, get the form attested by the authorised officer and submit it back at DSWO. A ready copy of the form is also available in the Haryana FADC Pension Application Form guide.

Highlights of Haryana Destitute Children Financial Assistance Scheme

Benefits

Each eligible child gets a monthly cash benefit of ₹2100 straight into the parent or guardian's bank account. Payment is regular and continues till the child turns 21. If two children in the same family qualify, both can get this monthly support. Amount is reviewed by Haryana government from time to time and has been raised more than ten times since 2009, so future revisions are also likely.

Eligibility

You must match these conditions to apply for FADC Haryana:

• Residence: You should be a resident of Haryana with valid state domicile proof like Ration Card or Voter ID.
• Child Age: Child must be below twenty-one years of age at the time of application and during payment.
• Family Income: Total yearly income of parents or guardians must not be more than ₹2,00,000.
• Reason for Destitution: Child should have lost parental care due to death of a parent, father missing from home for last 2 years, one parent jailed for a year or more, or a parent's serious physical or mental illness.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before you fill the application form:

• Age Proof: School certificate, gazetted officer certificate or affidavit from a First Class Magistrate.
• Residence Proof: Self-attested Ration Card or Voter ID (issued at least 5 years ago). If not available, a self-declaration can be submitted for local verification.
• Financial and Personal Details: Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra), Aadhaar card (optional) and bank account passbook copy.
• Proof of Destitution: Death certificate of parent, guardianship certificate or destitute certificate, whichever applies.
• Income Proof: Income certificate issued by the competent authority.

Who is Not Eligible

You do not qualify for FADC if you or the child's guardian is a government employee, works in a local statutory body, or is employed by an organisation funded by the government. Families where a parent or guardian receives a pension, family pension, annuity or income from accumulated funds like provident fund are also excluded from this scheme.

References

Official Website | Notification | Application Form

FAQ's

What is the current monthly benefit amount under this scheme?

Each eligible child gets ₹2100 per month, revised with effect from 1 January 2024. Payment is capped at two children per family.

Is Parivar Pehchan Patra compulsory to apply?

Yes, Family ID or Parivar Pehchan Patra is required as most Haryana social security payments are linked to it. Get it made first if you don't already have one.

What is the income limit for eligibility?

Yearly income of parents or guardians must be within ₹2,00,000. Higher income families are not covered.

Can government employees apply for this benefit?

No. Government employees and those getting a government pension, family pension or annuity are not eligible.

Till what age is the child covered?

Child must be under 21 years. Payment stops once the child turns 21.