The time has finally been set to accept the application for the Grihalakshmi scheme, where rs 2,000 will be deposited every month in the account of the owner of the house, has finally been fixed. The Applications will either be accepted on the 17th or 19th July. 1.28 crore families will get the benefit of this Grilahakshmi scheme.
Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar said that she has given clear information about the application process and the documents required..
It is not possible to apply for the Grihalakshmi scheme on its own like GrihaJyoti, for this the application process will be accepted only at the centers designated by the government. You need to go there and register for the scheme..
Where to apply for Grilahakshmi Yojana?
You could have applied for grihajyothi on your mobile phone. However, that is not possible in the Grihalakshmi scheme. Applications will be accepted only at Karnataka One, Village One, Bengaluru One and Bapuji Seva Kendras across the state. You can register the application by visiting these centres near you. The government has planned to avoid server issues and crowds while applying and the beneficiaries will get a message on when they should apply.
So the government is planning to avoid server issues and crowds while applying and the beneficiaries will get a message on when they should apply.
Yes, based on the information on your ration card, your mobile number will be informed via SMS about the date and time of your application, at that time you will have to go and submit your application. In case the government fails to apply within the stipulated time, the application can be submitted only after 5 pm.
What are the documents required for Grilahakshmi Yojana application?
To apply BPL, APL or Antyodaya card holder can apply to get money. You will need your Ration Card, Aadhaar Card (must be linked to bank account), mobile number linked to Aadhaar number.
If the money has to come to an account that is not linked to Aadhaar, a different passbook can also be issued. Once the passbook is uploaded in the software, it will go to the login of CDPO, Tahsildar, Taluk Panchayat EOs and if the passbook matches with the head of the household on the ration card, the order copy will be given there. It will be delivered through CDPO or Anganwadi workers, she said.
Appointment of public representatives
It has been decided to appoint volunteers recognized by the government as people’s representatives to facilitate the application registration process of the beneficiaries of the Grilahakshmi Yojana. Two (one female, one male) are appointed when there is a population of 1000. They will go door to door and provide information about Grilahakshmi Yojana and help with the registration process.
Grilahakshmi Yojana Helpline
If there is any confusion, it can be resolved by SMSing mobile number: 8147500500. A call to 1902 helpline can also resolve issues related to this scheme. There is no application fee, if anyone is asking for money, it is requested to bring it to the notice of CDPOs.