The Government of Kerala has launched the “Snehasparsham” scheme to protect and help unwed mothers. The problems of unwed mothers are linked with various socio-economic and cultural variables. In Kerala, this problem is coupled with the ignorance and exploitation of the backward classes. It has been pointed out that there are many women in Wayanad and other districts of Kerala who are victims of social exploitation and atrocities and are often forced to become unmarried mothers. Unwed mothers have a special need for education, employment, and health care especially reproductive and child health. Quite often they are neglected from the mainstream of life. The percentage of abortion-related hazards and death is high among teenage unwed mothers.

The aim of this scheme is to protect and help unwed mothers in the state of Kerala.

Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month will be given to unwed mothers.

The unwed mother in Kerala is eligible to apply under the scheme.

The applicant should be under 65 years.

Yes, this scheme is only for unwed mothers.

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

No, the applicant should not be a recipient of any other pension schemes of the government.

Yes, the applicant must be an account holder in a post office.

The application form can be downloaded from the official website of Kerala Social Security Mission. https://socialsecuritymission.gov.in/vmcatalogue/notifications/b3713dd7b121ac75d6623a48aa756211.pdf

To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the application form duly filled is to be submitted at the nearest Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Officer, Kerala, or District Social Justice Officer, Kerala.