Details
The "Nari Niketans" were
established in 1976 by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and
Kashmir wherein deserted /destitute ladies/ widows having no means of
livelihood are given admissions. There are seven Nari Niketan in Jammu &
Kashmir, i.e. in Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Doda, Rajouri, and two Nari Niketans
in Poonch, with a total intake capacity of 280. The inmate shall remain in the
institution till they are rehabilitated/get married/covered under any schemes
for employment and self-employment. The beneficiary shall approach the
concerned District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for submission of the
application. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme, and only the permanent
residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir can apply for this scheme.
Benefits
The inmates are provided care and
protection in the institutions.
Besides food, shelter, bedding &
clothing are also provided.
For school-going destitute girls free
education is provided in addition to other facilities.
The children accompanying the mothers
will be entitled to admission subject to the condition that male children after
they attain the age of 8 years shall be transferred to Bal Ashrams.
The inmate shall remain in the
institution till they are rehabilitated/get married/ covered under any schemes
for employment and self-employment.
Eligibility
The applicant should be a citizen of
India.
The applicant should be a domicile /
permanent resident of the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
The applicant should be a Female.
The applicant should be deserted
/destitute / widow.
The applicant should not have any
means of livelihood.
The children accompanying the mothers
will also be entitled to admission subject to the condition that male children
after they attain the age of 8 years shall be transferred to Bal Ashrams.
Application Process
Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare
Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the
scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all
the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and
attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed
application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare
Officer.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment
of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social
Welfare Office.
Post-Application Processes:
Step 1: On receipt of the application
duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO shall consolidate the list and
forward it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
Step 2: The superintendent shall
admit/discharge any inmate with the approval of the District Social Welfare
Officer concerned and the Deputy Director of Administration, Directorate of
Social Welfare Jammu.
Check Application Status:
The District Social Welfare Officer
(DSWO) can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.
Documents Required
3 Passport-Sized Photograph (Signed
Across).
Residential Certificate / Domicile
Certificate of the State/UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
Proof of Identity.
Aadhaar Card.
Death Certificate of the Husband (in
case the applicant is a widow).
Details of the Bank Account (Bank
Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc) of Self or of the Guardian.
Any other document required by the
District Social Welfare Office.
Proof of Age of the Child (Birth
Certificate) (in case of children accompanying the mothers).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Find The Contact Details
(Name And Mobile Number) Of The Officers Of The Nari Niketan?
The district-wise Contact Details
(Name and Mobile Number) of the Officers of the Nari Niketan can be found at -
https://jksocialwelfare.nic.in/welfareIns/NariNiketans.pdf
In Which Years Were The "Nari
Niketans" Established?
The "Nari Niketans" were
established in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir in the year 1976.
Who Can Become An Inmate In The Nari
Niketan?
Deserted /Destitute Ladies / Widows
having no means of livelihood are given admission into the Nari Niketan.
How Many Nari Niketans Are There In
Jammu & Kashmir?
There are seven Nari Niketan in Jammu
& Kashmir, i.e. in Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Doda, Rajouri, and two Nari
Niketans in Poonch.
What Is The Total Capacity Of All The
Nari Niketans In Jammu & Kashmir?
The total capacity of all the Nari
Niketans in Jammu & Kashmir is 280.
Which Is The Only District In Jammu
& Kashmir To Have Two Nari Niketans?
Poonch is the only district in Jammu
& Kashmir to have two Nari Niketans.
For How Long Can An Inmate Remain In
The Institution?
The inmate shall remain in the
institution till they are rehabilitated/get married/covered under any schemes
for employment and self-employment.
What Additional Facilities Are
Provided To The School-Going Destitute Girls?
For school-going destitute girls free
education is provided in addition to other facilities.
Are The Children Accompanying The
Mothers Also Entitled To Admission?
The children accompanying the mothers
will be entitled to admission subject to the condition that male children after
they attain the age of 8 years shall be transferred to Bal Ashrams.
What Basic Facilities Are Provided To
The Inmates?
The inmates are provided care and
protection in the institutions. Besides food, shelter, bedding & clothing
are also provided.
To Whom Should The Beneficiary
Approach For Submission Of The Application?Can Old-Age Women Also Apply To This
Scheme?
The beneficiary shall approach the
concerned DSWO for submission of the application.
Can Old-Age Women Also Apply To This
Scheme?
There are no criteria with respect to
the age of the applicant. The old-age women can therefore apply to this scheme.
Can The Women Who Have Permanent
Employment Be Eligible?
No, in order to be eligible, the
applicant should not have any means of livelihood.
In What Case Is The Death Certificate
Of The Husband Required As A Mandatory Document?
The Death Certificate of the Husband
is required as a mandatory document in the case the applicant is a widow.
What Is The Full Form Of DSWO?
The full form of DSWO is
"District Social Welfare Officer".
Is The Residential Certificate /
Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Jammu & Kashmir, A Mandatory Document
For This Scheme?
Yes, the Residential Certificate /
Domicile Certificate of the State of Jammu & Kashmir is a mandatory
document for this scheme.
Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am
Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
No, you can not reapply to this
scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally
Funded Scheme?
This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Is There Any Application Fee?
No, the entire application process is
entirely free of cost.
Is There Any Compensation For The
Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
No, there is no such mention in the
scheme guidelines.
How Do I Know If A Field In The
Application Form Is Mandatory?
The mandatory fields have an asterisk
(*) mark at the end.
Can Applicants From The Neighboring
States Also Apply To This Scheme?
No, only the citizens who are
permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply.
Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme
Guidelines?
The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - CLICK HERE
What Is The Link To The Website Of
The Department Of Social Welfare, Government Of Jammu & Kashmir?
Https://jksocialwelfare.nic.in/
Where Can I Find The Format Of The
Application Form? Is It Available Online?
You need to visit the District Social
Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form
for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Which Department Manages This Scheme?
This scheme is managed by the
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
Is It Mandatory To Self-Attest All
The Required Documents That Are To Be Attached To The Application?
Yes, all the required documents that
are to be attached to the application should be self-attested mandatorily.
Sources And References
Guidelines CLICK HERE
