Palanhar Yojana (Rajasthan)

Rajasthan child welfare scheme providing monthly financial assistance for the care of orphaned and other vulnerable children raised by a designated caregiver family.

Government Scheme StateRajasthan
Government Scheme

Quick Information

Category
Government Scheme
Department
Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan
Government Level
State Government
State
Rajasthan
Official Portal
sje.rajasthan.gov.in
Last Verified
2026-09-13

Overview

Palanhar Yojana is a Rajasthan state child welfare scheme that provides monthly financial assistance to a designated caregiver (“Palanhar”) family or institution raising an orphaned child, a child of a widow, a child of a prisoner serving a long sentence, or a child from certain other vulnerable categories defined by the scheme.

Check complete Palanhar Yojana scheme details to receive monthly financial assistance for the care, education, and health of orphan and vulnerable children in Rajasthan. Mukhyamantri Palanhar Yojana is a social security welfare program implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department (SJED), Government of Rajasthan.

What is Palanhar Yojana Rajasthan?

Mukhyamantri Palanhar Yojana aims to ensure that orphaned, destitute, and needy children receive proper care, upbringing, and education within a family environment rather than being sent to orphanages. Under this scheme, a designated relative or guardian (Palanhar) receives monthly financial assistance and an annual grant directly into their bank account to meet the child’s requirements.

Important Information

Eligibility & Benefits

Eligibility
Orphaned children, children of widows/divorced/deserted women, children of prisoners serving long sentences, or other categories defined by the scheme, up to the specified age, raised by an eligible caregiver.
Benefits
Monthly financial assistance per child, plus an annual clothing grant — confirm the current amount on the official portal, as it is periodically revised.

How to Apply

Application process
Apply through the Rajasthan Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, via the SSO Rajasthan/e-Mitra portal or the concerned district office.

Official Source

Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan

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Source: Palanhar Yojana, Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan

Last verified: 2026-09-13

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