The Government of Kerala has started this scheme to help the children of prisoners which provides educational assistance to children of prisoners up to degree-level courses. When an individual gets convicted and punished for any crime it's not only the person who suffers, the one who suffers the most are their children. They get deprived of all their rights; they face a lack of opportunities for education and a financial crisis.

Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

The applicant should be the child of a prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment or death sentence.

Yes, this scheme is only for the children of Prisoners.

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

Yes, the applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category only.

Applicant should have secured 70 % or above marks in Higher secondary level exams to avail of the benefits of the scheme.

Educational assistance is being provided to those students studying Degree level professional courses in Government/ Aided colleges inside Kerala.

Yes, in case both mother and father are convicts and the child is being looked after by a relative who belongs to the Above Poverty Line (APL) category then the application can only be considered based on the inquiry report submitted by the Probation Officer.

If more applicants are made, preference will be given based on the percentage of marks.

Under the scheme, State Government is providing assistance amount of ₹100,000/- (per student) to the children of prisoners for pursuing degree-level professional courses in Government / Aided colleges.

The assistance will be given to more than one child belonging to a single family.

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