Maharashtra Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Maharashtra Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana is a family-based child care and protection scheme of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. The state launched it in 1975 for children aged 0 to 18 years who are orphaned, destitute, abandoned, homeless, or otherwise in need of care and protection. The scheme follows the definition of a child in need of care and protection under Section 2(14) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as amended in 2021) and the Maharashtra Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2018. In simple words, it helps a vulnerable child grow up with relatives or an alternative family instead of living in a children's home.

The main objective of the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Scheme is to give such children an alternative family rather than admitting them to an institution, and to ensure their upbringing and development in a family environment instead of an institutional one. The government believes that a child develops better among people who care for him or her personally. To make this possible, the state pays a monthly maintenance grant to the family that looks after the child, so that money does not become the reason a child gets sent to an institution.

Under this scheme, eligible children receive monthly financial assistance of ₹2,250 per child, increased from the earlier amount of ₹1,900. This amount helps the family meet the child's needs for food, clothing, shelter, education and medical care. The approved voluntary organisations (NGOs) that implement the scheme also get ₹250 per child per month for administrative work such as social workers, record-keeping and home visits. The scheme covers orphans, children of single parents, children of seriously ill or imprisoned parents, children with special needs, children who lost parents to COVID-19 or disasters, and several other vulnerable groups, provided the family's annual income stays below ₹2.5 lakh.

Eligible applicants can register for the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana and submit their applications online through the MahaDBT 2.0 portal. The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) is responsible for reviewing and approving applications. Once approved, the financial assistance is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The scheme does not require annual renewal, and no fixed application deadline has been prescribed by the concerned authority.

The Maharashtra State Government, like the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana, also runs the Savitribai Phule Scholarship Scheme, which provides scholarships to eligible students from backward communities, and the Gyan Jyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhar Scheme, which offers financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education to meet accommodation, food, and other educational expenses. You can also check the complete details of both schemes here.

Benefits of Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana

The Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana gives regular financial support so that eligible children can grow up safely within a family. The key benefits available under the scheme are as follows:

• Monthly assistance: ₹2,250 per child per month.
• Purpose of the amount: Covers the child's food, clothing, shelter, education, and medical needs.
• DBT payment: The government transfers the amount directly into the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.
• Joint bank account: The guidelines require a joint bank account of the child and the parent.
• Family-based care: The child lives with a parent, relative, or alternative caregiver instead of an institution.
• Support to NGOs: Implementing voluntary organisations get ₹250 per child per month for social workers, records, and home visits.
• Duration: Support generally continues up to 18 years of age, depending on the child's category and the Child Welfare Committee's decision.
• Time-bound service: The department must provide the benefit within 30 days under the Right to Public Services Act.

Eligibility Requirements

To become eligible for support under the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Scheme, a child must belong to one of the officially recognised vulnerable categories and also satisfy the general conditions mentioned below.

Eligible Categories of Children

• Orphaned children whose parents have died or are untraceable and who cannot be placed for adoption.
• Children affected by the death of one parent, divorce, separation, abandonment, or a parent's serious illness.
• Children facing family disputes, domestic violence, or court-related family conflicts.
• Children whose parents are seriously ill, suffering from HIV/AIDS or cancer, or are in prison.
• Children with severe disabilities, blindness, intellectual disabilities, or specified serious health conditions.
• Children who have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19, natural disasters, or other emergencies.
• Street children, out-of-school children, child labourers, and children from other vulnerable families.

General Conditions

• The child must be between 0 and 18 years of age.
• The annual family income must be below ₹2.5 lakh, supported by an income certificate issued by the Talathi or Tahsildar.
• A residence certificate issued by the Talathi, Gram Sevak, Municipal Councillor or Sarpanch must be submitted.
• Preference is given to families living below the poverty line (BPL).
• Generally, assistance is provided for up to two children per family, subject to exceptions under the scheme guidelines.
• The child and parent must appear before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC).

Required Documents

Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents along with their application form to complete the process for the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Scheme.

• Residence certificate
• Aadhaar cards (Copies of the child's and the parent's Aadhaar cards)
• Income certificate
• Death certificate (Of one or both parents, wherever applicable)
• Birth certificate or school leaving certificate.
• School documents
• Bank passbook
• Caregiver undertaking
• Photograph (Of the child with the parent or guardian in front of their house)

How to Apply for Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Scheme

The application process for the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana can be completed online through the official MahaDBT portal. Applicants can follow the simple steps given below to successfully submit their application.

• First, visit the official MahaDBT 2.0 Portal.
• On the home page, click on the Register tab.
• Now register the beneficiary child on the Maha Sarathi portal using their Aadhaar number and OTP to obtain a Maha ID.
• After registration, log in to the MahaDBT portal using the child's Maha ID and OTP.
• Click on 'Apply for Scheme', select 'Social Assistance Scheme' under Scheme Type, and choose 'Women and Child Development Department'.
• Select 'Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana' from the available schemes and click on Apply.
• Enter the child's Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, parent's/guardian's details, annual family income, mobile number, and address.
• Upload the child's photograph, Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, birth certificate, income certificate, school leaving certificate, and other applicable supporting documents.
• Select the applicable category, such as Orphan Children or Children with Single Parent, and provide the required details.
• Review the application, accept the declaration, and click on 'Submit Application'.
• Save the application reference number for future tracking.

Service Timeline and Appeal Under Right to Public Services Act

The Maharashtra Government has notified a fixed time limit and appeal authorities for this service, as follows:

Note: If the department does not provide the service within 30 days, you can file an appeal with the First Appellate Authority, and then with the Second Appellate Authority if needed.

DBT and Payment Details

The government pays the assistance only through the DBT system, as confirmed in the latest fund allocation GR.

• The assistance rate is ₹2,250 per child per month.
• The amount goes to the beneficiary's account, and the NGO grant goes to the organisation's account, through DBT.
• A joint bank account in the name of the child and the parent is required.
• For 2025-26, the government released the funds through a Virtual Personal Deposit Account (VPDA), with the Deputy Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, as the Controlling Officer.

Relevant Links

• Maharashtra Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana Registration
• Maharashtra Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana Login
• Women and Child Development Department, Maharashtra
• Maharashtra Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana Notice
• Maharashtra Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana Notification

Contact Information

• Women and Child Development Department Contact Details
• MahaDBT 2.0 Portal helpline Number: 022-49150800