Haryana Mukhyamantri Bal Sewa Yojana (MMBSY)

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The COVID-19 pandemic left many children without the care and financial support of their parents or guardians. To provide long-term support and rehabilitation to such children, the Government of Haryana launched the Mukhyamantri Bal Sewa Yojana (MMBSY) in 2021. The scheme is specifically designed for children below 18 years of age who lost both parents, their surviving parent, legal guardian, or adoptive parent(s) due to COVID-19.

The scheme was announced by the Haryana Chief Minister and subsequently received approval from the Legal Remembrancer Department, Finance Department, Council of Ministers, and the Standing Finance Committee. It was officially notified on 16 June 2021. Rather than providing only one form of assistance, the scheme offers different types of support according to the child's living and educational circumstances.

Under the Mukhyamantri Bal Sewa Yojana, an eligible child living with extended family members or a guardian can receive ₹2,500 per month until the age of 18 years, along with an additional ₹12,000 per year for educational expenses. Children who do not have extended family members, grandparents, or guardians to care for them may be housed in Child Care Institutions, where ₹1,500 per month is deposited into a recurring deposit account for their future financial security.

The scheme also provides special support for children's education and the future of girls orphaned due to COVID-19. Adolescent girls are given preference for education in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), while eligible children studying from Class VIII to XII or pursuing vocational courses are provided a computer tablet to support their education. In addition, girls orphaned due to COVID-19 are covered for ₹51,000 in marriage assistance under the Mukhyamantri Vivaah Shagun Yojana.

The Mukhyamantri Bal Sewa Yojana is implemented through a coordinated district-level system involving the Women and Child Development Department, School Education Department, concerned welfare department, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Deputy Commissioner. Eligible children are identified and their cases are processed through the prescribed district-level approval mechanism to ensure that the applicable financial, educational, institutional, and other benefits reach them.

Scheme Benefits

The benefits available under the scheme depend on the circumstances and care arrangements of the eligible child.

• 1. Financial Assistance for Children in Non-Institutional Care
  • Eligible children who are living with their extended family members or guardians are provided financial assistance of:
  • ₹2,500 per child per month The assistance is provided until the child attains the age of 18 years. Out of the total ₹2,500 monthly assistance, ₹2,000 per month is provided through the existing Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
  • This support is intended for eligible children who continue to live in a family environment with their extended family or guardian instead of being placed in a Child Care Institution.
• 2. Additional Educational Assistance
  • In addition to the monthly financial assistance, an eligible child living with an extended family member or guardian is provided:
  • ₹12,000 per year for educational purposes
  • The educational assistance is deposited into a joint bank account of the child and the extended family member/guardian. The assistance is provided until the child attains the age of 18 years.
• 3. Support for Children Living in Child Care Institutions
  • The scheme also covers children who do not have an extended family, grandparents, or guardians who can take care of them. Such children may be housed in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in Haryana.
  • For these children:
  • ₹1,500 per month is provided until the age of 18 years.
  • The amount is deposited into a Recurring Deposit (RD) account.
  • The accumulated amount is provided to the child on maturity when the child attains the age of 21 years.
  • At the time the scheme was announced, Haryana had 59 Child Care Institutions.
• 4. Support for Adolescent Girls Orphaned Due to COVID-19
  • Adolescent girls who were orphaned due to COVID-19 are given preference for education in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs).
  • These schools provide free residential education to ensure proper care, protection, and continued education of eligible girls.
  • Such girls are provided financial assistance on the same pattern as children housed in Child Care Institutions.
  • At the time the scheme details were announced, Haryana had:
  • 25 KGBVs providing education from Classes VI to VIII.
  • 8 KGBVs providing education from Classes VI to X.
  • 3 KGBVs providing education from Classes VI to XII.
• 5. Marriage Assistance for Girls Orphaned Due to COVID-19
  • Girls who were orphaned due to COVID-19 are supported under the Mukhyamantri Vivaah Shagun Yojana.
  • Under this benefit:
  • Financial assistance of ₹51,000 is provided for marriage. The amount is maintained in the name of the eligible girl. The amount can be redeemed, along with the accumulated interest, at the time of her marriage.
  • The scheme information also mentions a benefit of ₹3,100 for early registration of marriage under the scheme administered by the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, subject to the applicable provisions of that scheme.
• 6. Computer Tablet for Education
• Eligible children studying in:
  • Class VIII to Class XII, or A vocational course
  • are provided a computer tablet to support their education.
  • The tablet is intended to help eligible children continue their studies and access digital educational resources.

Eligibility Requirements

A child may be considered eligible under the Mukhyamantri Bal Sewa Yojana if:

• The child is below 18 years of age.
• The child has lost the following due to COVID-19:
• Both parents, or
• The surviving parent, or
• Legal guardian, or
• Adoptive parent(s).
• The child is identified as an eligible beneficiary under the district-level process.
• The child's case is approved by the concerned authorities as prescribed under the scheme.

The specific benefit provided depends on whether the child is living with an extended family member or guardian, residing in a Child Care Institution, or falls under another eligible category covered by the scheme.

Required Documents

The exact list of documents required under the Mukhyamantri Bal Sewa Yojana is not specified in the available scheme information. However, documents may be required to verify the child's identity, age, relationship with the deceased parent or guardian, COVID-19-related death, and eligibility under the scheme.

Applicants or guardians may be asked to provide:

• Aadhaar Card or other identity proof of the child
• Birth Certificate or age proof of the child
• Aadhaar Card or identity proof of the guardian/extended family member
• Death Certificate of the deceased parent(s), surviving parent, legal guardian, or adoptive parent(s)
• Proof showing that the death was due to COVID-19, as required by the concerned authority
• Proof of relationship between the child and parent/guardian
• Residence or domicile proof
• Bank account details/passbook, as applicable
• Educational certificate or school details, where required
• Passport-size photograph
• Any other document required by the DCPO, Child Welfare Committee, District Approval Committee, or concerned department

Note: The exact documents may vary according to the benefit and the child's circumstances. The concerned District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) or Women and Child Development Department should be contacted for the officially required documents.

Beneficiary Identification and Approval Process

The available scheme information does not describe a general online or offline self-application process. Instead, eligible children are identified and approved through a district-level mechanism.

The process is as follows:

• Step 1: Identification of Eligible Children
  • Eligible children are identified at the district level.
• Step 2: Case Processed by the DCPO
  • The case of an eligible child is taken up by the concerned District Child Protection Officer (DCPO).
• Step 3: Approval of the Child Welfare Committee
  • The case is placed before the concerned Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for approval.
• Step 4: Submission to the District Approval Committee
  • After obtaining the approval of the Child Welfare Committee, the concerned DCPO places the case before the District Approval Committee.
• Step 5: District-Level Approval
  • The District Approval Committee is headed by the Deputy Commissioner (DC). The Deputy Commissioner acts as the Patron under the scheme and is responsible for ensuring that eligible children receive the applicable benefits.
• Step 6: Disbursement of Benefits
  • The District Programme Officers of the Women and Child Development Department are responsible for ensuring the timely disbursement of the applicable benefits.

Eligible families or guardians seeking assistance under the scheme may contact the concerned District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), District Programme Officer, Child Welfare Committee, or Women and Child Development Department for guidance regarding identification and processing under the scheme.

Implementing Departments

Different benefits under the Mukhyamantri Bal Sewa Yojana are implemented by different departments of the Haryana Government.

• Women and Child Development Department

The Women and Child Development Department, in coordination with the concerned Deputy Commissioner, is responsible for implementing the main financial assistance and related child protection benefits under the scheme.

• School Education Department

The School Education Department is responsible for implementing educational benefits, including support related to Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and the provision of computer tablets.

• Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department

The concerned department is responsible for applicable marriage-related assistance under its existing schemes.

• Deputy Commissioner

The Deputy Commissioner acts as the Patron of the scheme at the district level and heads the District Approval Committee.

• District Programme Officers

District Programme Officers of the Women and Child Development Department are responsible for ensuring the timely disbursement of benefits.

Relevant Links

• Official Website of Women and Child Devlopment Department
• Haryana Mukhyamantri Bal Sewa Yojana (MMBSY) details on the official page
• School Education Department of Haryana

Contact Information

Department: Women & Child Development Department

• Address: Bays No. 15-20, Sector 4, Panchkula, Haryana 134112
• Phone: 0172 256 0349
• Child Helpline Number: 1098
• Women Helpline Number: 181
• Women whatsapp Helpline Number: 9478913181

For scheme-related assistance, eligible children, guardians, or extended family members may also contact the concerned District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), District Programme Officer, or Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in their district.