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Palak Mata-Pita Yojana

Director, Social Defence / Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat

Palak Mata-Pita Yojana provides recurring monthly financial maintenance to foster caregivers of orphaned children or children whose parents cannot provide care due to extreme circumstances, ensuring their upbringing and continuous education.

Last verified: 2026-10-22

Chandan Charitable Trust is not a government agency. It does not sanction benefits or process applications. Final eligibility, verification and sanction rest solely with the competent government authority.

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility
Foster caregivers of orphaned children or children meeting prescribed vulnerable circumstances attending Anganwadi or school in Gujarat. Child aged 3-6 must be enrolled in Anganwadi; older children must attend recognised school. Caregiver must produce annual certificate of continued schooling. Foster relationship and family circumstances must be certified by competent authority.
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Step 2: Prepare documents
The official source lists the following documents.
Documents needed for this step
- Child birth certificate and identity proof.
- Parents' death certificate / court order / legal custody record.
- Caregiver identity, address and income proof.
- Anganwadi / School bonafide enrollment certificate.
- Joint or guardian bank account details.
Step 3: Apply
Applied through eSamajKalyan portal or District Child Protection Unit / District Social Defence Officer. Step 1: Contact District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) or District Social Defence Officer. Step 2: Submit filled form with orphan status and caregiver income proof. Step 3: Verification by Child Welfare Committee (CWC) or Social Defence staff. Step 4: Monthly grant released via DBT.
Step 4: Verification
Field inquiry and scrutiny by Child Protection / Social Defence officers.
Step 5: Sanction / decision
Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Social Defence Officer / District Collector, Government of Gujarat.
Step 6: Benefit
Monthly recurring financial maintenance assistance of ₹3,000 per child disbursed via DBT. Direct bank transfer into foster parent/caregiver bank account.
Step 7: If delayed or rejected
This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.
Step 8: Grievance / appeal
District Social Defence Officer (Helpline 079-23256309) and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/

Eligibility details

Category: Open to all categories; no caste restriction.
Residency: Resident of Gujarat.

Official links

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Directorate of Social Defence - Palak Mata-Pita Yojana

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

eSamajKalyan Gujarat Welfare Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Palak Mata-Pita Yojana Official Application Form

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

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Palak Mata-Pita Yojana

Director, Social Defence / Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat

Last verified: 2026-10-22

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility

Foster caregivers of orphaned children or children meeting prescribed vulnerable circumstances attending Anganwadi or school in Gujarat. Child aged 3-6 must be enrolled in Anganwadi; older children must attend recognised school. Caregiver must produce annual certificate of continued schooling. Foster relationship and family circumstances must be certified by competent authority.

Step 2: Prepare documents

The official source lists the following documents.

Documents needed for this step

Child birth certificate and identity proof.
Parents' death certificate / court order / legal custody record.
Caregiver identity, address and income proof.
Anganwadi / School bonafide enrollment certificate.
Joint or guardian bank account details.

Step 3: Apply

Applied through eSamajKalyan portal or District Child Protection Unit / District Social Defence Officer. Step 1: Contact District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) or District Social Defence Officer. Step 2: Submit filled form with orphan status and caregiver income proof. Step 3: Verification by Child Welfare Committee (CWC) or Social Defence staff. Step 4: Monthly grant released via DBT.

Step 4: Verification

Field inquiry and scrutiny by Child Protection / Social Defence officers.

Step 5: Sanction / decision

Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Social Defence Officer / District Collector, Government of Gujarat.

Step 6: Benefit

Monthly recurring financial maintenance assistance of ₹3,000 per child disbursed via DBT. Direct bank transfer into foster parent/caregiver bank account.

Step 7: If delayed or rejected

This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

Step 8: Grievance / appeal

District Social Defence Officer (Helpline 079-23256309) and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Directorate of Social Defence - Palak Mata-Pita Yojana

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

eSamajKalyan Gujarat Welfare Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Palak Mata-Pita Yojana Official Application Form

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.