Parwaris Yojana—The Parwaris Yojana is an initiative by the Bihar Government’s Department of Social Welfare, designed to provide monthly financial assistance to support the upbringing of orphaned and destitute children, children affected by HIV/AIDS or visible deformities, and children of parents affected by these conditions.
This scheme targets beneficiaries aged 0 to 18 years. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of Rs.1000 is directly transferred to a joint savings account opened with the child’s parents via RTGS, with the entire amount funded by the state government.
Summary of the Parwaris Yojana
| Scheme Name | Parwarish Scheme |
| Launched By | Bihar Government |
| Department | Department of Social Welfare |
| Beneficiaries | Orphaned and helpless children of Bihar |
| Purpose | To provide financial support for child care and protection |
| Financial Aid | Rs.1000 per month |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | state.bihar.gov.in |
Objective of the Parwaris Yojana
Helps improve the care and protection of orphaned and helpless children.
Provides a monthly financial assistance of Rs.1000 to the child’s parents or guardians.
Supports children aged 0 to 18 years.
The money is sent directly to the bank account of the children’s guardian.
Eligibility Criteria for Parwaris Yojana
To avail the benefits of the scheme applicant must meet the following criteria:
The applicant child must be a resident of Bihar.
The child must be under 18 years of age.
Orphaned or helpless children living with relatives can apply.
The family income should be below Rs.60,000 per year or should be listed under BPL.
Application Process for Parwaris Yojana
To apply for this scheme, you need to follow an offline process.
Go to your nearest Anganwadi centre.
Ask the Anganwadi worker for the Bihar Parwarish Yojana application form.
Carefully fill out the form with the required details.
Attach all the necessary documents to the form.
Submit the application form and documents to the Anganwadi worker.
If applying due to an HIV/AIDS patient, submit the form to the Child Development Project Officer.
After verifying your documents, you will start receiving monthly assistance.
Required Documents for Parwaris Yojana
Aadhaar card
Residence certificate
Income certificate
Caste certificate
BPL Ration card
Medical certificate
Disability certificate
Parent’s death certificate
Bank details
Passport-size photo.
Benefits of the Parwaris Yojana
The Bihar government has launched the Parwarish Yojana to take excellent care of children.
Under this scheme, children can benefit from birth until the age of 18.
This scheme provided an assistance amount of Rs. 1000, which will be deposited in a bank account opened in the name of the child’s guardian.
The government will encourage families in the state to look after their children.
This scheme will ensure that children from underprivileged and poor sections of society receive proper care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Until what age will the benefits be given?
The aid is given until the child turns 18 years old.
How much financial aid is given each month under this scheme?
The monthly aid of Rs.1000 is given to the child’s guardian for care.
How long does the application process take?
The initial review by the Anganwadi Sevika is completed within 15 days, followed by further approvals from higher authorities.