Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray Yojana is a social welfare scheme of Himachal Pradesh government that looks after orphans, abandoned children, destitute women and senior citizens. It provides cash support, education, housing and social security so these groups can live with dignity and become self-reliant.
Himachal Pradesh cabinet approved the guidelines for this large ₹101 crore scheme on 16 February 2023, and it continues to support eligible families. As of August 2026 the scheme is still giving benefits to children up to 27 years of age, and payments are being made in districts across the state, including Kangra.
Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray Yojana - Introduction
The scheme treats orphans, abandoned children and other at-risk groups as children of the state. Its main aim is to make sure no child or vulnerable woman is left without care, education or a roof over the head. The state set up the Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Kosh, a state level and district level fund, to receive donations, CSR contributions and online payments to run the scheme.
The scheme has a few clear goals. It wants to give complete care and protection to orphan, semi-orphan and specially-abled children along with destitute women, and to support their higher and professional education. It also provides skill training and rehabilitation for destitute women, and improves living conditions for children, women and the elderly through psycho-social support and emotional connection.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray Yojana |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Nodal Department | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Women and Child Development |
| Launch Date | February 16, 2023 |
| Scheme Corpus | ₹101 crore (Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Kosh) |
| Benefit Type | Cash support, education, housing and social security |
| Official Website | Sukh Aashray Kosh |
Benefits
Eligible people receive a range of support depending on their age and category. Below are the main benefits currently being provided:
- Monthly support for children - Children aged 0 to 14 years get ₹1,000 each month for their maintenance and daily needs.
- Support for teenagers and destitute women - Children aged 14 to 18 years and destitute women receive ₹2,500 every month.
- Support for young adults - Young people aged 18 to 27 years get a pocket allowance of ₹4,000 every month, along with up to ₹1,00,000 each year for coaching and hostel facilities and ₹3,000 each month towards PG rent.
- Housing support - Eligible beneficiaries get financial help of ₹3,00,000 for house construction (paid in instalments) and recognised children of the state can be allotted land for their house.
- Marriage and employment help - Marriage assistance of ₹2,00,000 and a one-time self-employment grant of ₹2,00,000 to start a business or profession.
- Extra support - An annual 15-day educational tour with air travel and 3-star stay, plus a monthly festival allowance in some cases.
Eligibility
Not everyone can apply. A person needs to meet the conditions set by the state government to get the benefit of this scheme:
- Must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- The scheme covers orphans, abandoned children and specially-abled children under 27 years of age.
- Destitute women who are unmarried or whose husbands have been missing for more than 7 years.
- Senior citizens who have no means of support.
- Total annual family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000.
Application Process
Applicants can apply offline through the local office. There is no fully online registration link, so the process is done through the field office staff.
STEP 1 - Visit the local Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) office in your area and collect the official application form.
STEP 2 - Fill in all the personal details, category and address information in the form carefully.
STEP 3 - Attach all the required documents listed below along with the filled form.
STEP 4 - Submit the application to the same CDPO office. The office verifies the details and processes the application for approval and payment.
Documents
Keep these documents ready before applying so that the form is not delayed during the checking process:
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or 10th Class Certificate)
- Proof of Death of Father or Spouse, or an FIR or official report if the husband is missing for 7 years
- Disability Certificate (minimum 70% disability, if applicable)
- Proof of Divorce (if applicable)
- Copy of Parivar Register
- Verification report from an authority such as BDO, EO or Municipal Body for destitute or abandoned women
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- Copy of Bank Passbook
References
Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Kosh Official Website
FAQ's
What is the Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray Yojana?
This is a social welfare scheme by the Himachal Pradesh government that provides financial, educational, housing and social security support to orphans, abandoned children, destitute women and senior citizens.
Who qualifies as an eligible child?
Children belonging to eligible women or those with disabled parents (with 70% or more disability) in the age group of 0 to 18 years qualify under the scheme.
What is the maximum age limit for assistance?
Children up to 18 years and young people up to 27 years are covered for different support programs under the scheme.
Can women apply for the scheme?
Yes, destitute, widowed, divorced or abandoned women with children aged 0 to 18 years are eligible to apply.
What is the annual income limit to participate?
The total annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹1,00,000.