Financial Assistance To Ex-Convicts

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Ex-Convicts” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. This scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Just...

Key details

• Level: State-level
• State: Kerala
• Category: Other Schemes
• Last date: Always open
• Beneficiaries: jobseeker, citizen

Benefits

• Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance is ₹15,000/- per person will be provided to the eligible beneficiary as one-time assistance.

Eligibility (who can apply)

• The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
• The applicant should be Ex-Convict (released from jail from poor economic conditions).
• The applicant should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

How to Apply

1. **Online**
2. **Registration Process:**
3. **Step 01:** To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit [SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in)
4. **Step 02:** On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
5. **Step 03:** Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
6. **Step 04:** The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
7. **Step 05:** Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
8. **Login/Application Process:**

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Financial Assistance To Ex-Convicts / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. 1. The applicant should be Ex-Convict (released from jail from poor economic conditions). 1. The applicant should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

What are the benefits of Financial Assistance To Ex-Convicts?

1. Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance is ₹15,000/- per person will be provided to the eligible beneficiary as one-time assistance.

How to apply online for Financial Assistance To Ex-Convicts?

**Online** **Registration Process:** **Step 01:** To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit [SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in) **Step 02:** On the home page, click on “One time Registration” **Step 03:** Fill in the...

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Last updated: 03 Jul 2026