Educational Assistance For Children Of Victims Of Crime

Key facts

Benefit	₹15,000 yearly
Who	Children of crime victims
Income limit	₹1,00,000
Implemented by	Department of Social Justice, Kerala
Official portal	suneethi.kerala.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Eligible beneficiaries receive annual scholarships ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 based on their education level. The funds are deposited into a joint bank account of the child and parent.

Who can apply

Household income ≤ ₹1,00,000/year
Resident of Kerala
poor household

Applicants must be residents of Kerala and children of crime victims. Families with an annual income below ₹1,00,000 are eligible, but families of road accident victims and those receiving other specific financial assistance are excluded.

Who is not eligible

Families of those killed in road accidents
Children receiving funds from Sneha Purva Project
Children receiving funds from Vijnana Deepthi or Sponsorship Scheme
Children receiving funds from Department of Women and Child Development
Children receiving funds from Department of Social Justice for children of prisoners

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the SUNEETHI portal after registration.

Visit the SUNEETHI Online Service Application Portal.
Click on 'One time Registration' on the homepage.
Enter your Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number, then click 'Register'.
Verify your mobile number using the received code.
Complete the profile form with mandatory details and click 'Register'.
Log in using your mobile number and password.
Update your personal and bank details, then select the scheme and click 'Apply Now'.
Fill in the application form and click 'Submit'.
Upload the required documents as specified.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Copy of Aadhaar card
Mobile number
Email id
Passport Size Photograph
Copy of Ration Card
Certificate from the school attended by the student
Income Certificate
Certificate from Ward Councillor/Member or Panchayat/Nagar Sabha Chairperson/Chairman or Local Station House Officer
Copy of FIR
Copy of Bank Passbook- Joint bank account details of student and parent

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted and eligibility criteria are met before reapplying.
Payment not received	Check if the application status is updated on the official portal and confirm bank account details are correct.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this scheme?

The scheme provides educational assistance to children of crime victims, helping them continue their studies despite financial difficulties.

Who can apply for this assistance?

Children of crime victims who are residents of Kerala and whose families earn less than ₹1,00,000 annually can apply.

Are children from private institutions eligible?

Only children studying in government and aided institutions are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.

What documents are required for application?

Required documents include an Aadhaar card, income certificate, school certificate, and a copy of the FIR, among others.

Is there any exclusion criteria for this scheme?

Yes, families of road accident victims and those receiving other specific financial assistance are not eligible.

How is the scholarship amount determined?

The scholarship amount varies based on the educational level of the child, ranging from ₹3,000 for lower classes to ₹15,000 for postgraduate courses.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.