Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme “Self-Employment Scheme for Dependents of Prisoners” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
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
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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