The Government of Kerala has started this scheme which provides financial aid to dependents as well as victims of crime. The assistance would benefit those who were struggling to make a living, including dependents of the victims of the crime and those with serious injuries.

Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

The applicant must be either the person who has been seriously injured in a crime or must be a dependent - Wife/Husband/Unmarried son or daughter of the victim of the crime.

Yes, this scheme is only for the dependents of Crime Victims.

Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.

The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Only once a beneficiary can avail of the benefit under this scheme.

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹20,000/- will be provided as one-time assistance to the eligible beneficiary.

Yes, the beneficiary selected for the grant–in–aid is required to execute an agreement with the Department of social justice on a stamp paper of ₹200/- to meet the above criteria.

The applicant should have applied within 5 years of the crime.

To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in