Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme is run by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala, to help family members of prisoners become self-employed. It provides financial and other support to dependents of prisoners so they can start their own small business or livelihood activities. The scheme aims to reduce hardship and help these families become financially independent.
What You Get
- Financial assistance to start a small business or self-employment activity
- Support for skill training and vocational education
- Help with obtaining business licenses and permits
- Access to bank loans with government backing
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 10–100 years
- Residence: Kerala residents only
- Family member or dependent of a person who is currently imprisoned or was recently released from prison
- Must be a resident of Kerala
- Priority given to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
- Must be willing to engage in self-employment or business activity
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Prison Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Identity Proof
- 6. Residence Proof
- 7. BPL Certificate
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
- Employment
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 10–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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