About Usha Kiran Yojana
Domestic violence against women and children is a grave concern that affects many households across India. To address this issue and provide necessary support, the Women and Child Development Department initiated the Usha Kiran Scheme.
The Usha Kiran Yojana, launched by the Women and Child Development Department, aims to combat domestic violence against women and children below the age of 18. This state-sponsored scheme, initiated on April 1, 2007, provides protection and assistance to victims of various forms of domestic violence, including physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and economic abuse.
Objective Of This Scheme
- To Protect women and children from domestic violence.
- To Implement the Women’s Protection from Domestic Violence Act 2005.
- To Provide assistance and support to victims of domestic violence.
Full Overview of Kanyashree Prakalpa
| Scheme Name | Usha Kiran Yojana |
|---|---|
| Announcement | Women and Child Development Department |
| Covering area | India & Madhyapradesh (state) |
| Implementation | Started on April 1, 2007 |
| Objectives | Provide protection and assistance against domestic violence for women and children under 18 years of age |
| Beneficiaries | Women and children suffering from domestic violence, under 18 years of age |
| Application Starts | Always open |
| Process | Offline registration |
| Official Website | mpwcdmis.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Usha Kiran Yojana depends on which program you’re interested in:
1. Usha Kiran Yojana by the NGO (Education & Empowerment):
As this is an NGO initiative, specific eligibility criteria might not be publicly available. However, considering the program focuses on underprivileged children, it’s likely they target children from:
- Urban slums
- Low-income families
- Vulnerable communities
2. Usha Kiran Yojana (Madhya Pradesh Government Scheme – Domestic Violence Protection):
This program offers protection and aid to women facing domestic violence. Here’s the eligibility:
- Gender: Open to all women regardless of age.
- Domestic Violence: The woman is facing violence (physical, sexual, mental, emotional, economic) or threats of violence from a family member.
- Women of all age groups.
- Children under the age of 18.
Benefits
- Provision of protection and support against domestic violence.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photograph
How To Apply
Applicants can apply offline by visiting designated centres including:
- Visit the Protection Officer (Project Officer-Integrated Child Development Project Office).
- Seek assistance from the One Stop Center operated in the district.
- Report the incident at the Police Station.
For more information and updates regarding the scheme, applicants can visit the official website.