Maharashtra Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana

Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Maharashtra Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana
Benefits	₹2,250 monthly child maintenance assistance
Beneficiary	Orphaned and vulnerable children (0–18)
Nodal Agency	Women and Child Development Department
Subscription	Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of Apply	Online

Maharashtra Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana: ₹2,250 a Month to Keep Vulnerable Children in a Family

Children who lose a parent or face hardship often end up in institutions, even when relatives are willing to care for them. Maharashtra’s Bal Sangopan Yojana pays ₹2,250 a month per child to the family that looks after them, so money isn’t the reason a child leaves home. Applications are online, with no fixed deadline and no annual renewal.

What is the scheme?

The Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, launched it in 1975 for children aged 0 to 18 who are orphaned, destitute, abandoned, homeless or otherwise in need of care and protection. It follows the definition under Section 2(14) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as amended in 2021) and the Maharashtra Juvenile Justice Rules, 2018.

Its aim is to give children an alternative family instead of an institution. The assistance was raised from ₹1,900 to ₹2,250 a month.

Scheme at a glance

Key benefits

• ₹2,250 a month toward food, clothing, shelter, education and medical care
• DBT payment into a joint bank account of the child and the parent
• Family-based care with a parent, relative or alternative caregiver
• ₹250 per child per month to the NGO that implements the scheme, for social workers, records and home visits
• Support generally continues up to age 18, depending on the child’s category and the Child Welfare Committee’s decision
• No annual renewal
• Time-bound service: the benefit must be provided within 30 days under the Right to Public Services Act

Which children are covered?

• Orphans whose parents have died or are untraceable and who can’t 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, have HIV/AIDS or cancer, or are in prison
• Children with severe disabilities, blindness, intellectual disabilities or specified serious health conditions
• Children who lost one or both parents to COVID-19, natural disasters or other emergencies
• Street children, out-of-school children, child labourers and children from other vulnerable families

General conditions

1. The child must be 0 to 18 years old.
2. Annual family income must be below ₹2.5 lakh, shown by an income certificate from the Talathi or Tahsildar.
3. A residence certificate from the Talathi, Gram Sevak, Municipal Councillor or Sarpanch is needed.
4. Families below the poverty line get preference.
5. Assistance is generally for up to two children per family, with exceptions in the guidelines.
6. The child and parent must appear before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC).

Documents required

• Residence certificate
• Aadhaar cards of the child and the parent
• Income certificate
• Death certificate of one or both parents, where 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

1. Visit the MahaDBT 2.0 portal and click Register.
2. Register the child on the Maha Sarathi portal with the child’s Aadhaar number and OTP to get a Maha ID.
3. Log in to MahaDBT with the child’s Maha ID and OTP.
4. Click Apply for Scheme, choose Social Assistance Scheme as the scheme type, and select Women and Child Development Department.
5. Select Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Bal Sangopan Yojana and click Apply.
6. Enter the child’s Aadhaar number, name and date of birth, the parent’s or guardian’s details, annual family income, mobile number and address.
7. Upload the photograph, Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, birth certificate, income certificate, school leaving certificate and other documents.
8. Select the applicable category, such as Orphan Children or Children with Single Parent.
9. Review, accept the declaration and click Submit Application.
10. Save the application reference number.

The Child Welfare Committee reviews and approves applications, and approved assistance is paid by DBT.

If the service is delayed

If the department doesn’t provide the benefit within 30 days, appeal to the first authority, then the second if needed.

How payment works

• Paid only by DBT, at ₹2,250 per child per month
• A joint bank account of the child and the parent is required
• The NGO grant goes to the organisation’s account by DBT
• For 2025-26, funds were released through a Virtual Personal Deposit Account (VPDA), with the Deputy Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, as Controlling Officer

Other Maharashtra schemes

• Savitribai Phule Scholarship Scheme: scholarships for eligible students from backward communities
• Gyan Jyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhar Scheme: help with accommodation, food and other costs for eligible higher education students

Need help?

• MahaDBT 2.0 helpline: 022-49150800
• Contact details are also on the Women and Child Development Department, Maharashtra website.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child get?
₹2,250 a month.

What is the income limit?
Annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh.

How many children per family can benefit?
Generally up to two, with exceptions.

How is the money paid?
By DBT into a joint account of the child and the parent.

Till what age?
Generally up to 18, depending on the child’s category and the CWC’s decision.

Is there a last date?
No fixed deadline has been prescribed.

What if my application is delayed?
After 30 days, appeal to the Divisional Deputy Commissioner, then the Deputy Commissioner (Child Development).