EACP

The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Prisoners” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Prisoners” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. There are many persons imprisoned, some for known reasons and others for unknown reasons. Once they are lodged in jail their families that are suffering the most. They get ostracized from society. Due to the lack of money, their children might be denied education at a very early age itself. This might have huge repercussions later it may lead to the birth of new criminals in society. Therefore, the government has initiated such a scheme that aims at bringing these people to the mainstream of society.

• The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
• The applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
• The applicants should be studying in Class- I to Degree/Professional Course.
• The applicants (Children of Prisoners) whose parents are in jail are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Note: Financial aid can be provided to the children even though the relatives, who are liable to protect them and falls under the Above Poverty Line (APL) category, provided both the parents are in jail, for that an inquiry report of the District Probation Officer is essential.

• Under the scheme, scholarship/financial assistance will be provided to the children of prisoners for their expenses like food, clothing, school fees, etc. as under:

Sl. No.Classes/CoursesAmount of Scholarship/Financial Assistance11st Std. to 5th Std.₹500/- per month26th Std. to 10th Std.₹750/- per month3+1 (Plus one) & +2 (Plus two)₹1000/- per month4Degree/Professional Course₹1500/- per monthNote: Degree/ Professional course must be in Government/ Aided colleges inside Kerala.