Bihar Shatabdi Aids Pirit Kalyan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, is implementing the Bihar Shatabdi Aids Pirit Kalyan Yojana to provide regular financial assistance to AIDS patients in the state. This is a monthly assistance scheme under which eligible patients receive a fixed amount every month instead of a one-time payment. The entire expenditure under the scheme is borne by the State Government, and there is no contribution from the Central Government.

Under this scheme, every eligible AIDS patient receives financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month. The scheme aims to provide financial support to AIDS patients in the state and help them lead a self-reliant and dignified life. Long-term treatment and declining physical capacity due to the disease can affect a patient's earning ability. In such circumstances, the fixed monthly assistance can support their basic needs, nutrition, and day-to-day expenses.

The eligibility conditions under the Bihar Shatabdi Aids Pirit Kalyan Scheme are limited and clearly defined. According to the available official information, AIDS patients aged 18 years or above are covered under the scheme, and the applicant must be a resident of Bihar. No income, caste, or other category-based condition has been officially specified for the scheme. To receive the benefit, the application is submitted to the Bihar State AIDS Control Society, which is also responsible for approving the application.

A monitoring mechanism has also been established for the implementation of the scheme. At the block level, the Block Development Officer is authorized for monitoring and evaluation. Monthly reviews are conducted at the state level, and inspection teams are also constituted. In case of any issue, beneficiaries can raise their grievances from the Block Development Officer level up to the Secretary of the Social Welfare Department. Complaints can also be filed under the Bihar Right to Public Grievance Redressal Act, 2016.

Other schemes implemented by the Social Welfare Department include the Bihar Kabir Antyeshti Anudan Yojana, which provides one-time assistance for the last rites of a deceased person from a BPL family; the Bihar Parvarish Yojana, which provides monthly assistance to orphaned/destitute children aged 0–18 years and children affected by HIV/AIDS or leprosy; and the Bihar Shatabdi Kushth Kalyan Yojana, which provides monthly financial assistance to persons affected by Grade-II leprosy.

Scheme Benefits

The benefits provided to beneficiaries under the Bihar Shatabdi Aids Pirit Kalyan Yojana are as follows:

• AIDS patients receive financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month.
• Since this is a monthly assistance programme, the amount is provided every month.
• The entire amount of assistance provided under the scheme is borne by the Government of Bihar.

Eligibility Requirements

The scheme covers a specific category of patients, and its eligibility conditions are limited and clearly defined.

• The applicant must be an AIDS patient.
• The applicant must be 18 years of age or above.
• The applicant must be a resident of Bihar.

Required Documents

To avail of the benefits of the Shatabdi Aids Pirit Kalyan Yojana, the applicant must have the following documents:

• Aadhaar Card of the applicant
• Identity proof, such as a Voter ID or Driving Licence
• AIDS patient certificate issued by a medical officer
• Residential proof
• Bank passbook or bank account details
• Mobile number
• Passport-size photograph

Steps to Apply

The application process for the Bihar Shatabdi Aids Pirit Kalyan Scheme is offline. Eligible applicants can follow the steps below to apply:

• Check your eligibility before applying, including Bihar residency and being an AIDS patient aged 18 years or above.
• Keep all the required documents ready.
• Fill in all the required details carefully in the prescribed application form.
• Submit the completed application form along with all required documents to the office of the Bihar State AIDS Control Society.
• The application is examined and approved by the Bihar State AIDS Control Society.
• After approval, the eligible beneficiary starts receiving financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month.

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

• In case of rejection, delay, or non-receipt of payment, a complaint can be submitted to the Block Development Officer, Sub-Divisional Office, Assistant Director (District Social Security Cell), Director (Social Security), or the Secretary of the Social Welfare Department.
• Complaints can also be filed before the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the Sub-Divisional and District levels under the Bihar Right to Public Grievance Redressal Act, 2016.

Relevant Links

• Guidelines of Bihar Shatabdi Aids Pirit Kalyan Scheme
• Bihar Social Welfare Department

Contact Information

• Bihar Shatabdi Aids Pirit Kalyan Yojana Helpline: 18003456262
• Bihar e-Kalyan Portal Email: [email protected]
• Social Welfare Department, Bihar Email:
  • [email protected]
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