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Department of Public Welfare
Department Overview
Committed to social safety nets and social justice. We match citizens to local, state, and central welfare benefits including senior citizen pensions, widow support funds, Ayushman Bharat health insurance cards, disabled allowances, and post-matric student scholarships. Our department coordinates with social welfare boards, education commissions, and healthcare directorates to ensure that eligible families receive direct benefits seamlessly.
Direct Benefit Transfers & Social Security
Access state safety nets transparently. Our registry links databases directly with pension accounts, scholar bursaries, and Ayushman cashless card profiles to eliminate administrative friction.
Interactive Citizen Utilities
Calculate eligibility, check criteria checklists, and plan applications immediately using our digital assistants.
Public Welfare Scheme Matcher
Primary Citizen Services
- Welfare scheme matches matching applicant age, gender, and income parameters.
- Ayushman Bharat cashless health card processing support and print guides.
- Old Age, Widow, and Disability pension scheme registration manuals.
- Post-Matric scholarship eligibility checking and application assistance.
- National Family Benefit Scheme assistance guides for low-income households.
- Distribution coordination for welfare aids (wheelchairs, educational tools, and textbooks).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I apply for the Ayushman Bharat health card?
If your family is listed in the SECC-2011 database or you have an active Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card, you can verify your eligibility online and get your Ayushman card printed at any government hospital or Common Service Centre (CSC).
Q: Is there a minimum age for the old age pension?
Yes. The applicant must be 60 years or older. Additionally, they must belong to a below-poverty-line (BPL) household or meet state-specific low-income criteria.
Q: Can a student apply for multiple government scholarships?
No. Standard education department guidelines allow a student to benefit from only one government scholarship (state or central) at a time during an academic year.
Q: What is the National Family Benefit Scheme?
It is a central scheme providing one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000 to a BPL household in the event of the death of the primary breadwinner (aged 18 to 59).
Connect with Department of Public Welfare
Have questions or need assistance? Register via the Nagarik Suvidha portal to submit your enquiry directly to the department officers.
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Your contribution would support this platform to run for public service. You can donate starting from Rs.99 to Rs.9999.
The excess donations are contributed for social welfare activities for orphans, handicaped, homeless etc.