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Palanhar Scheme

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Published: Sep 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 22 Sep 2026

Palanhar Scheme
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this social welfare scheme

Palanhar Yojana has been started by the state government of Rajasthan to benefit the orphan and needy children of the state.

Palanhar Yojana has been started by the state government to benefit the orphan children of the state. Under the Palanhar Yojana, arrangements for the upbringing, education, etc. of orphan children of the state or those whose parents have died will not be institutionalized, but in the family of the closest relative/acquaintance of the boys and girls within the society. Education, food, clothes, and other necessary facilities will be made available by the state in a family environment by making an interested person a foster.

This scheme is for different categories of boys/girls with special care and protection from 0 to 18 years of the state by the Government of Rajasthan. Arrangements for the care and upbringing of the boys/girls coming under this are made by a close relative/acquaintance within the family. The caretaker of the boys/girls has been appointed guardian. The government ensures the economic, social, and educational development of boys / girls and provides Monthly basis financial assistance.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme namePalanhar Scheme (PS)
Launched bySocial Justice and Empowerment Department
Launch year2004
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategorySocial welfare
Level / StateState ยท Rajasthan
Official portalemitra.rajasthan.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
AgeNo lower limit to 18 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 0 to 18 years
  • ๐Ÿ“Online

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  1. Orphan Category :
  2. For the age group (0 to 6 years) : Rs. 1500/- per month.

    For the age group (6 to 18 years) : Rs. 2500/- per month.

  3. Other Category:
  4. For the age group (0 to 6 years) : Rs. 500/- per month.

    For the age group (6 to 18 years) : Rs. 1000/- per month.

  5. For Books/Stationaries/Dress/Sweater/shoes etc: Rs. 2000/- per year.

Who qualifies

  1. Orphan boy/girl.
  2. Children of parents sentenced to death/life imprisonment under judicial orders.
  3. Children of a widowed mother receiving a pension (maximum 3 children at a time).
  4. Children of remarried widowed mothers.
  5. Children of HIV/AIDS affected mother/father.
  6. Children of parents suffering from leprosy.
  7. Children of related mothers (Maximum 3 children at a time).
  8. Children of specially-abled parents.
  9. Children of divorced/abandoned women receiving the pension.
  10. Children of parents suffering from silicosis.
  11. The age of the child should be less than 18 years.
  12. If Child age is 18 and still studying/staying in 12th class or lower class, then in such a situation such children will be given an additional one year ( The benefit can be provided till the age of 19 years). The said benefit will not be payable after the child completes 19 years of age or passes 12th class.
  13. The certificate that the guardian is a native of Rajasthan state or has been residing in the state for more than three years.
  14. Guardian Family income should not be more than Rs. 1.20 Laks per annum.

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Registration walkthrough

Online

  1. Applicants can apply online via e-mitra.
  2. Click on the login button.
  3. New applicants can register or existing users can log in here.
  4. Existing users can process further with their SSOID and new users can register with their Jan-Aadhaar ID.
  5. Provide the required details.
  6. Enclosed required documents.
  7. Submit

Important dates

Launch / start01 Jan 2004

Frequently asked questions

What is the scope of this scheme?

Palanhar Yojana has been started by the state government of Rajasthan to benefit the orphan children of the state.

What are the benefits under the scheme ?

Financial Assistance is provided to eligible boys/girls and foster families.

Who can get the benefits of the scheme ?

1. Orphan boy/girl.
2. Children of parents sentenced to death/life imprisonment under judicial orders.
3. Children of a widowed mother receiving a pension (maximum 3 children at a time).
4. Children of remarried widowed mothers.
5. Children of HIV/AIDS affected mother/father.
6. Children of parents suffering from leprosy.
7. Children of related mothers (Maximum 3 children at a time).
8. Children of specially-abled parents.
9. Children of divorced/abandoned women receiving the pension.
10. Children of parents suffering from silicosis.

What is the maximum eligible age ?

The age of the child should be less than 18 years.

How many children of a mother can get the benefits at a same time ?

Maximum 3 children at a time Of Related Mothers.

Is there any exceptional condition for age relaxation ?

If the Child's age is 18 and still studying/staying in the 12th class or lower class, then in such a situation such child will be given an additional year ( The benefit can be provided till the age of 19 years). The said benefit will not be payable after the child completes 19 years of age or passes the 12th class.

What is the financial eligibility for applicant ?

Guardian Family income should not be more than Rs. 1.20 Laks per annum.

How To Apply For The Scheme ?

1. Applicants can apply online via e-mitra.
2. Click on the login button.
3. New applicants can register or existing users can log in here.
4. Existing users can process further with their SSOID and new users can register with their Jan-Aadhaar ID.
5. Provide the required details.
6. Enclosed required documents.
7. Submit.

What Documents Are Needed ?

1. Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy.
2. Aadhar Card Copy.
3. Education Qualification Marksheet / Certificate Copy.
4. Caste Category certificate.

What is the official web portal to apply ?

Use the following URL.
Link: https://emitra.rajasthan.gov.in/emitra/home

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