The Contact Details (Name and Mobile Number) of the DSWOs / Superintendents of the Bal Ashram can be found at - https://jkdswdj.jk.gov.in/whowho/tsoOffice.pdf

Orphan or Destitute Children can become an inmate in the Bal Ashram.

Yes, all children will receive free, compulsory, quality, and meaningful education.

A social worker or the guardian of the eligible child can apply on behalf of the child for this scheme.

There are 12 Bal Ashrams in Jammu & Kashmir.

The total capacity of all the Bal Ashrams in Jammu & Kashmir is 280.

The inmates are provided care and protection in the institutions. Besides food, shelter, bedding & clothing are also provided.

The beneficiary shall approach the concerned DSWO for submission of the application.

The Death Certificate of both Parents is required as a mandatory document in case the child is an orphan.

The full form of DSWO is "District Social Welfare Officer".

Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Jammu & Kashmir is a mandatory document for this scheme.

No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.

This is a 100% State Funded scheme.

No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.

The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.

No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply.

The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://jksabwdobcs.com/pdf/gov_schemes.pdf

Https://jksocialwelfare.nic.in/

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.

This scheme is managed by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.

No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.

Yes, all the required documents that are to be attached to the application should be self-attested mandatorily.

No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.