Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Child Care Scheme
क्रांतीज्योती सावित्रीबाई फुले बालसंगोपन योजना
Ensuring vulnerable children receive care, protection, education, and the secure family environment they deserve
Page last reviewed 5 August 2026 · Reviewed by Amrutvahini Program Team
Key Facts at a Glance
| Program Name | Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Child Care Scheme |
|---|---|
| Native Name | क्रांतीज्योती सावित्रीबाई फुले बालसंगोपन योजना |
| Operated By | Shree Amrutvahini Gramvikas Mandal, Ahilyanagar |
| Implemented Under | Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Legal Framework | Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (Amended 2021) |
| Target Age Group | Children from birth to 18 years |
| Current Beneficiaries | Approximately 200 Children |
| Monthly Financial Assistance | ₹2,250 per eligible child |
| Primary Objective | Family-based care and protection instead of institutional care |
| Beneficiary Categories | Orphans, destitute, abandoned, vulnerable and crisis-affected children |
| Coverage Area | Ahilyanagar District, Maharashtra |
About the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Child Care Scheme
The Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Child Care Scheme is a child welfare initiative focused on providing care and protection to children who are orphaned, abandoned, destitute, vulnerable, or facing difficult family and social circumstances.
The program is implemented under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (Amended 2021) and the Maharashtra Juvenile Justice Rules, 2018. It emphasizes family-based care so that children can grow in a safe, stable, and emotionally supportive environment rather than being separated from family unnecessarily.
Through financial assistance and continuous follow-up, the scheme seeks to support children’s education, healthcare, emotional wellbeing, protection, and overall development.
Who Can Benefit from the Scheme?
The scheme supports children from birth to 18 years who require care and protection because of challenging family, economic, health, or social circumstances.
Beneficiaries may include orphaned children, homeless and destitute children, children from families affected by severe illness, children of divorced parents, children whose parents are serving life imprisonment or are incarcerated, children of cancer patients, children born to unmarried mothers, and other children experiencing circumstances that place their care, safety, education, or development at risk.
“Every child deserves more than protection — every child deserves a safe family, dignity, opportunity, and the chance to grow with hope.”
Government Financial Assistance
Eligible children receive financial assistance of ₹2,250 per month under the Child Care Scheme, as stated in the program information provided by Shree Amrutvahini Gramvikas Mandal.
The financial assistance is intended to strengthen family-based care and support the child’s essential needs while enabling the child to continue growing within a safe and supportive family environment.
Shree Amrutvahini Gramvikas Mandal currently supports approximately 200 beneficiaries under this initiative and works with families to facilitate timely assistance and continued care.
Objectives of the Child Care Scheme
The central objective of the scheme is to protect vulnerable children while promoting family-based upbringing wherever possible. Instead of relying solely on institutional care, the initiative seeks to strengthen families and communities so children can grow in a familiar and nurturing environment.
The program also aims to support children’s education, healthcare, emotional wellbeing, safety, social development, and long-term opportunities while providing assistance to families facing difficult circumstances.
Why Family-Based Care Matters
A stable family environment can provide children with emotional security, belonging, continuity, and meaningful relationships. For vulnerable children, these foundations can be especially important for healthy development.
By strengthening families instead of separating children from them whenever a safe family environment can be maintained, the program seeks to protect both the immediate wellbeing and the long-term development of the child.
Role of Shree Amrutvahini Gramvikas Mandal
Shree Amrutvahini Gramvikas Mandal plays an important role in implementing the program at the district level. The organization identifies eligible children and assists in preparing and submitting proposals through the District Women and Child Development Office to the Child Welfare Committee for consideration and approval.
The organization conducts home visits at regular intervals, prepares social investigation and quarterly reports, verifies educational progress and family circumstances, assists beneficiaries with renewals, maintains case records and online documentation, follows up on government assistance, and submits required reports to the concerned department.
The organization also provides counselling and guidance to families and maintains ongoing contact with beneficiaries to ensure that the child’s welfare, education, safety, and developmental needs remain a priority.
Supporting the Child Beyond Financial Assistance
Child welfare is about more than financial support. Children need a safe home, education, healthcare, emotional support, protection, and opportunities to develop their abilities.
Through regular follow-up with families, educational verification, documentation, counselling, and coordination with government authorities, the program works toward ensuring that each supported child continues to receive care and opportunities for healthy development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Child Care Scheme?
It is a child welfare initiative under the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, that provides financial assistance and promotes family-based care for orphaned, destitute, abandoned, vulnerable, and crisis-affected children from birth to 18 years of age.
Who is eligible for the Child Care Scheme?
The program supports children who require care and protection because of difficult family or social circumstances. Beneficiary categories may include orphaned children, homeless and destitute children, children of divorced parents, children of incarcerated parents, children of cancer patients, children of unmarried mothers, and other vulnerable children.
How much financial assistance is provided?
According to the program information provided by Shree Amrutvahini Gramvikas Mandal, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,250 per month as financial assistance under the Child Care Scheme.
What is the eligible age for the scheme?
The program supports eligible children from birth up to 18 years of age, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions and review process.
How many children are currently supported?
Approximately 200 children are currently supported through the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Child Care Scheme by Shree Amrutvahini Gramvikas Mandal, Ahilyanagar.
What role does Shree Amrutvahini Gramvikas Mandal play?
The organization identifies eligible beneficiaries, assists with proposals and documentation, coordinates with the concerned government authorities, conducts regular home visits, verifies education and family conditions, maintains records, follows up on financial assistance, provides counselling and submits required reports.
Why does the scheme promote family-based care?
Family-based care can provide children with stability, emotional security, belonging, and supportive relationships. The approach seeks to strengthen safe family environments and reduce unnecessary reliance on institutional care.
Where is the program implemented by the organization?
Shree Amrutvahini Gramvikas Mandal implements and supports beneficiaries under this program in Ahilyanagar District, Maharashtra.
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