The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme
The objective of this Scheme is to provide monthly Financial Assistance to females who have been rendered 40% disabled due to acid attack. This scheme is fully state-sponsored.
The Financial Assistance of ₹8,000/- per month is given to rehabilitate the victims of acid attack and make them self-reliant.
**Note:** The amount of payment is directly transferred to the account of the beneficiary by the directorate online.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The acid attack victim should be a resident of Punjab State.
The females who have been rendered 40% disabled due to acid attack are eligible for the assistance.
How to Apply
**Offline**
> **Application Process:**
The victim or victim's parents/guardian/legal heir/family member/any relative may submit an application to the concerned District Social Security Officer.
**Note 01:** The application is to be submitted to the District Social Security Officer.
**Note 02:** The application must be supported by a medical certificate duly issued by the Civil Surgeon.
**Note 03:** The ease for sanction of financial assistance to the victim shall be considered upon submission of an application to the concerned District Social Security Officer either by the victim herself or by her guardian /heir/family member/any relative, in a case where the victim has been rendered so disabled due to acid attack that she is not in a position to make an application herself.
**Grievances Redressal:** District Social Security Officer
> **Sanction of Cases-**
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The acid attack victim should be a resident of Punjab State.
1. The females who have been rendered 40% disabled due to acid attack are eligible for the assistance.
What are the benefits of The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme?
1. The Financial Assistance of ₹8,000/- per month is given to rehabilitate the victims of acid attack and make them self-reliant.
**Note:** The amount of payment is directly transferred to the account of the beneficiary by the directorate online.
How to apply online for The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme?
**Offline**
> **Application Process:**
The victim or victim's parents/guardian/legal heir/family member/any relative may submit an application to the concerned District Social Security Officer.
**Note 01:** The application is to be submitted to the District Social Security Offi...