**Palak Mata Pita Yojana** is a social security scheme launched by the Government , aimed at providing support to orphaned children. Under this scheme, children whose both parents have passed away, or whose father has died and the mother has remarried, are given monthly financial assistance through foster parents.
### **Key Highlights of the Scheme:**
- **Eligible Age Group:** Children aged between 0 and 18 years are eligible for this scheme.
- **Financial Assistance:** Foster parents are provided with a monthly financial aid of ₹3,000, directly transferred to their bank account.
- **Income Limit:** The annual income limit is ₹27,000 for rural areas and ₹36,000 for urban areas.
- **Educational Requirements:** Children aged between 3 and 6 years must be enrolled in an Anganwadi (preschool), and children above 6 years of age must be enrolled in school.
### **Application Process:**
To apply for this scheme, the applicant must fill out the prescribed form along with the required documents and submit it to the Department of Social Security or the Child Welfare Office. For more information and to download the application form, visit the official website of the Government of Gujarat.
If you are from outside the state of Gujarat, please check with your respective state’s government office or official website for similar social welfare schemes, as they may vary from state to state.
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Required Documents
To apply smoothly for the Foster Parent Scheme, certain documents are required. This means that while applying for this scheme, you will need to submit some documents. You can see the list of these documents below:
- Child's birth certificate
- Aadhaar card
- School leaving certificate (if the child is not attending school)
- Remarriage certificate (if the father has passed away)
- Income certificate
- Death certificate of the parents
- Bank account details
**How to Apply for Palak Mata Pita Yojana 2025
You can easily apply for the **Palak Mata Pita Yojana**, which is run by the Government of Gujarat, by following a simple process. You just need to follow the steps given below:
1. First, open your browser and visit the official e-Samaj Kalyan website: Click here
2. You need to register on this portal. However, if you already have an account, you can simply log in.
3. After logging in, a dashboard will open where you’ll find information about various schemes.
4. From the list, click on the option for **Palak Mata Pita Yojana**.
5. Now, fill in all the required information accurately and completely.
6. Upload the necessary documents as instructed.
7. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
8. Finally, click on the **Submit** button.
By following these steps, your application for the **Palak Mata Pita Yojana** will be successfully completed.