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Financial Assistance To Destitute Children Scheme

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Destitute Children Scheme (FADCS)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana in the year 1984.

Authority

State

Region

Haryana

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Rate of Allowance: ₹1850/- per month per child subject to the maximum for two children of one family.

Who can apply

Domicile of Haryana and residing in Haryana State.; A child under twenty-one years of age.; Income of parents/guardians from all sources should not exceed ₹2, 00,000/- per annum.; Children have been deprived of parental support or care for the following reasons:

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the aim of the scheme?

The aim of these rules is to extend financial assistance to such of children who are fatherless or whose Parents/guardian get incapacitated due to physical injury or serious disease or become the victim of mental instability or has been sentenced to imprisonment or is untraceable or due to incapacity to any other similar factor.

Which department has launched this scheme?

Department of Social Justice And Empowerment, Government of Haryana

When was this scheme launched?

This scheme was launched on 06.02.1984.

Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?

The children who are deprived of parental support or care by reason of death, continued absence from the home of father for the last 2 years, or father/mother has been sentenced to imprisonment for a period not less than one year or physical or mental incapacity of a parent, are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Can a general category applicant be eligible to apply under this scheme?

Yes, this scheme is for all categories of applicants.

Is this scheme only for a resident of Haryana State?

Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana State.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

The financial assistance of [?]1850 per month per child up to the age of 21 years will be given to the eligible beneficiary.

How many children will get financial assistance in a family?

Benefits extend up to two children in a family only.

What is the income criterion under the scheme?

To get the benefits of the scheme, the income of parents/guardians should not exceed [?]2,00,000/- per annum.

Who is excluded from the scheme?

The guardian or any parent of the child is employed by any Government or by any Local/Statutory Body or any organization substantially financed by any Government or Local/Statutory Body or who is drawing pension or family pension therefrom will not be eligible under the scheme.

How can an applicant apply under the scheme?

The eligible applicant may apply through both online & offline modes.

Where can an applicant find the application form?

The application form may be downloaded from the official website of the department. https://socialjusticehry.gov.in/form/application-form-for-financial-assistance-to-destitute-children/

How can an applicant apply online under the scheme?

For online application, the applicant should visit the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. https://saralharyana.gov.in/