About this social welfare scheme
The scheme “Allowance to Eunuchs Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana on 1st June 2006. Under the scheme, the state government provides financial assistance to eunuchs who are living in various parts of the State.
The scheme “Allowance to Eunuchs Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana on 1st June 2006. Under the scheme, the state government provides financial assistance to eunuchs who are living in various parts of the State.
The allowance was initially given Rs. 300/- per month. The rate of allowance was Rs. 1400/- per month per beneficiary w.e.f. 01.01.2016, Rs. 1600/- w.e.f. 01.11.2016, Rs. 1800/- w.e.f. 01.11.2017, Rs. 2000/- w.e.f. 01.11.2018, Rs. 2250/- w.e.f. 01.01.2020, Rs. 2500/- w.e.f. 01.04.2021 and Rs. 2750/- w.e.f. 01.04.2023.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Allowance To Eunuchs Scheme (AES) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Launch year | 2006 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Haryana |
| Official portal | saralharyana.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Department Of Social Justice And Empowerment, Government Of Haryana |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline / Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Transgender
- 🎂Age 0 to 18 years
- 📝Offline / Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
1. The financial assistance of Rs. 2750/- will be given by the state government to eunuchs who are living in various parts of the State.
Note: If a Eunuch attains the age of 60 years his case will be transferred to Old Age Allowance Scheme.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a permanent resident/domicile of Haryana State and has been residing in Haryana State for the last 5 years at the time of submission of the application.
- The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years.
- The applicant must give a certificate from the Civil Surgeon in support of being an Eunuch.
- The applicant should not be involved in any unlawful activity.
Who is not eligible
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Papers to keep ready
1. Age Proof
2. Residential Proof (Any one of the following self-attested documents issued prior to 5 years)
• Ration Card (issued by Food & Supplies Department, Haryana)
• Voter Card (issued by Election Department, Haryana)
• Voter list which shows name of the applicant along with his/her Photograph (issued by Election Department, Haryana)
• In Case, none of the above documents is available, the applicant will give self-declaration along with any other documentary proof which will be verified by the District Social Welfare Officer.
3. Aadhaar Card
4. Saving Bank account detail of the applicant with a photocopy of the passbook.
5. Passport size photographs
6. Medical certificate from Civil Surgeon in support of being a eunuch.
Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 01: The applicant needs to visit the office of the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) in his/her Block/District and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the Official Website of the Department.
Step 02: The applicant should fill out the application form and attach all the essential documents.
Step 03: After filling out the application form, the applicant needs to get attested to the form from the concerned authority as mentioned in the application form.
Step 04: Then the application form should be submitted to the office of the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) of your Block/District.
Online
Step 01: The applicant should visit the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
Step 02: Now if the applicant is already registered on the portal, then he/she can login on the portal using their credentials, and if not registered, then he/she may get registered on the portal by filling in their details.
Step 03: Click on “Check Your Eligibility” and enters your details.
Step 04: Now, select the department name i.e. Social Justice And Empowerment, Or search by scheme name
Step 05: Click on “Apply for Service/Scheme”
Step 06: Fill all the mandatory details in the form and submit the application form.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Jun 2006 |
|---|
Terms used in this scheme
- Definition 1
The definition of eunuchs shall be as under:
A class of male prostitutes commonly called eunuchs whose main means of living is by passive pederasty.
They dress like women, part and dress their hair in women's fashion, wear ornaments, and adopt most tastes and habits of females. They are of two types:
1. Hijrahs (Kinner) - They are deprived of their genitalia mostly before puberty.
2. Zenana - They have their genitalia intact.
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Allowance to Eunuchs” scheme?
Under the scheme, the state government provides financial assistance to eunuchs who are living in various parts of the State.
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 1st June 2006.
Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
The eunuchs who are living in various parts of the State are eligible to get benefits.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Haryana State?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident/domicile of Haryana State and has been residing in Haryana State for the last 5 years at the time of submission of the application.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under this scheme, financial assistance Rs. 2750/- per month will be given to eligible beneficiaries.
For how long the applicant will get the benefit of this scheme?
The applicant will get financial assistance up to the age of 60 years.
What is the age criterion of the scheme?
The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 60 years.
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/forms/page/2/
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/
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Notification cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (PDF)
- Official Website socialjusticehry.gov.in
- Application Form cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (PDF)
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