The "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana" introduced on 29th August, 2009 by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, provides a monthly assistance of ₹3000 to foster parents rai...
The applicant must be a close relative, guardian, or foster parent taking care of the child.
The applicant must be caring for a child aged between 0 to 18 years.
The applicant must be taking care of a child whose both parents are deceased, or whose father is deceased and mother has remarried.
The applicant must ensure that the child between 3 to 6 years is enrolled in an Anganwadi center.
The applicant must ensure that the child above 6 years is enrolled in a school for compulsory education.
The applicant must submit a certificate from the school or institution every year confirming the child’s ongoing education.
The applicant must have an annual family income not exceeding ₹27,000/- in rural areas.
The applicant must have an annual family income not exceeding ₹36,000/- in urban areas.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Step 1:** Go to the [eSamajKalyan portal](https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/) and Register/Login.
**Step 2:** Fill in the online application form under "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana".
**Step 3:** Upload the required documents and Submit the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana / what is the eligibility?
- The applicant must be a close relative, guardian, or foster parent taking care of the child.
- The applicant must be caring for a child aged between 0 to 18 years.
- The applicant must be taking care of a child whose both parents are deceased, or whose father is deceased and mother h...
What are the benefits of Palak Mata-Pita Yojana?
**Financial Assistance:** ₹3,000/- per month.
How to apply online for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana?
**Online**
**Step 1:** Go to the [eSamajKalyan portal](https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/) and Register/Login.
**Step 2:** Fill in the online application form under "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana".
**Step 3:** Upload the required documents and Submit the application.