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Government of Rajasthan SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT. PALANHAR. A foster parenting programme for Children in need of CARE Orphan children who have lost mother and father, or where the mother is dead and father is serving a life sentence, or vice versa.
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Government of Rajasthan SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT
PALANHAR • A foster parenting programme for Children in need of CARE • Orphan children who have lost mother and father, or where the mother is dead and father is serving a life sentence, or vice versa. • For widowed mothers who are eligible for destitute pension, one child will provided an amount of Rs. 675 per month up to15 years.
WHO CAN BE PALANHAR • A person who is Grandfather/ Grandmother/Uncle or any near relative who is ready to keep and care for orphan child. • A Good Social Worker or NGO or Neighbor.
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO PALANHAR • Financial assistance of Rs. 500 per month for child up to 5 years. It is mandatory to attend Anganwadi Centre, where child will get health and nutrition support. • Rs. 675 per month after the age of 5 years till 15 years, with a mandatory condition that child will attend school. • Annual grant of Rs. 2000 is provided for Books, Stationery, School Dress and miscellaneous expenses.
HOW PALANHAR IS BETTER FOR CARE OF CHILDREN • Family is the best source for balanced development of the child. • The Child lives in His/ Her family • Quality and Cost of Care for such children is better than Residential Institutions like Orphanages or large homes for children in need for care
Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Govt. of Rajasthan