State GovernmentSocial Welfare

Financial Assistance To Ex-Convicts

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Kerala

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Ex-Convicts” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. This scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Justice to help those released from jail from poor economic conditions to find their livelihood.

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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. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Prison Release Certificate
  3. 3. Income Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. Address Proof
  6. 6. Identity Proof

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Kerala
Category
Social Welfare
Target Gender
Male
Age Group
10–100 years
Application
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Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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