Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance to a family will be ā¹30,000/- at a time.
**Note:** Financial assistance shall be given only once for the dependents of a prisoner for the purpose.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
The applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Families of such convicts who had undergone imprisonment for a period of 5 years or above are eligible for financial assistance.
The families are eligible for the assistance only during the period of imprisonment of the convict.
The financial assistance will be provided to those eligible persons who have not availed the amount for the same purpose previously.
**Note 01:** Priority must be given to dependents (Husband/Wife, Unemployed, and Unmarried Son/Daughter).
**Note 02**: Other category of dependents includes daughters who are widowed/Legally divorced/abandoned by husband, Father/Mother below 55 years of age.
How to Apply
**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 āOne time Registrationā
**Step 03:** Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on āRegisterā.
**Step 04:** The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on āVerifyā.
**Step 05:** Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on āRegisterā.
**Login/Application Process:**
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
1. The applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
1. Families of such convicts who had undergone imprisonment for a period of 5 years or above are eligible for financial assistance.
1. The famili...
What are the benefits of Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners?
1. Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance to a family will be ā¹30,000/- at a time.
**Note:** Financial assistance shall be given only once for the dependents of a prisoner for the purpose.
How to apply online for Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners?
**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 āOne time Registrationā
**Step 03:** Fill in the...