Nari Niketans

The "Nari Niketans" were established in 1976 by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir wherein deserted /destitute ladies/ widows having no means of livelihood a...

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Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
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  3. Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
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  5. In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
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  7. Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the
  8. https://jksocialwelfare.nic.in/welfareIns/SocialWelfareCenters.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Nari Niketans / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicant should be a citizen of India. 1. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. 1. The applicant should be a Female. 1. The applicant should be deserted /destitute / widow. 1. The applicant should not have any means of liveliho...

How to apply online for Nari Niketans?

**Offline** paragraph Step 1: 1 Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority. paragraph Step 2: 1 In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized pho...

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Last updated: 11 Aug 2026