Financial Assistance To Ex-Convicts
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme, run by the Department of Social Justice in Kerala, provides financial assistance to people who have been released from jail. It helps ex-convicts overcome poverty and rebuild their lives by supporting them in finding work and becoming self-employed. The scheme recognizes that formerly incarcerated individuals face difficulties in gaining employment and aims to give them a second chance through financial support.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for livelihood and self-employment
- Support to start small business or income-generating activities
- Help in finding sustainable employment
- Assistance to overcome economic hardship after release from jail
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 10–100 years
- Residence: Kerala residents only
- Must be a person released from jail or prison
- Should be from a poor economic background (BPL or low-income family)
- Must be a permanent resident of Kerala
- Should be willing to engage in self-employment or livelihood activities
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Prison Release Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Address Proof
- 6. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Kerala
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 10–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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