Sarkari Yojana
Bal Ashrams
About Bal Ashrams
Set up by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir, the “Bal Ashrams” work toward a society without child labour in which every child gets free, compulsory, quality and meaningful education. Orphaned and destitute children receive free schooling, boarding and lodging, bedding and clothing, recreational material and medicines. Over 12 orphanages have been set up in the private sector in Srinagar. The eligible boy’s or girl’s guardian or social worker should contact the relevant District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) to submit an application. The scheme is 100% State Sponsored and open only to permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Scheme Overview
State Government
District Social Welfare Offices (DSWO) Of The Department Of Social Welfare, Union Territory Of Jammu & Kashmir
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Bal Ashrams, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen
The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
The applicant must be a social worker or…
The applicant must be a social worker or guardian of the eligible child.
The child must be orphaned or destitute
The child must be orphaned or destitute.
The child must be a domicile / permanent…
The child must be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
The child must not already be receiving benefits…
The child must not already be receiving benefits under this scheme.
Benefits Provided
Bal Ashrams provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Children residing in the ashram are provided with…
Children residing in the ashram are provided with schooling at no cost, along with boarding and lodging, bedding and clothing free of charge, materials for recreation, and necessary medicines.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of residence or domicile for the State/UT…
Certificate of residence or domicile for the State/UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
Three passport-sized photographs with a signature across them
Three passport-sized photographs with a signature across them.
Aadhaar identity card
Aadhaar identity card.
An affidavit of guardianship (where the child has…
An affidavit of guardianship (where the child has a guardian)
Bank account particulars (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address,…
Bank account particulars (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc) of the child or the guardian.
Death certificates of both parents (where the child…
Death certificates of both parents (where the child is an orphan)
Any additional document the District Social Welfare Office…
Any additional document the District Social Welfare Office may ask for.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Bal Ashrams through the offline application process outlined below.
Go to the District Social Welfare Office and…
Go to the District Social Welfare Office and ask the relevant authority for a printed copy of the scheme's application form.
Complete all mandatory fields, stick on a passport-sized…
Complete all mandatory fields, stick on a passport-sized photograph (signed across it), and attach all required documents (self-attested).
Hand over the completed, signed form with the…
Hand over the completed, signed form with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Obtain a receipt/acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare…
Obtain a receipt/acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Office as proof that the form was submitted. Post-Application Processes:
After receiving completed applications, the DSWO compiles the…
After receiving completed applications, the DSWO compiles the list and sends it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
The superintendent admits or discharges inmates with the…
The superintendent admits or discharges inmates with the approval of the relevant District Social Welfare Officer and the Deputy Director of Administration, Directorate of Social Welfare Jammu. Check Application Status: For updates on the application status, contact the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.