Utilisation of the Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Kosh

The Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Kosh is utilized for the following key welfare initiatives:

• After Care Institutions: Residential facilities with food, shelter, and clothing for orphans, abandoned, or surrendered children from age 18 to 27 years.
• Higher Education / Vocational Training / Skill Development: Full financial support for tuition fees, hostel fees, and skill development programs.
  – Up to age 21 for children leaving CCIs.
  – Up to age 27 for orphans, abandoned, or surrendered children/persons.
  If hostel is unavailable, up to ₹3,000/month rent or PG charges are provided.
• Annual Educational Tours (Outside State): 15-day educational/excursion tours across India via Shatabdi (Chair Car), AC Volvo, or Air travel. Stay provided in 3-star hotels.
• Bharat Yatra: Annual 10-day tours for residents of Old Age Homes and Women Shelter Homes to major historical and pilgrimage destinations within or outside the State, with 3-star hotel stay and premium travel arrangements.
• Coaching Support: One-time financial assistance up to ₹1,00,000 per year for eligible applicants for online/offline coaching in empanelled institutes anywhere in India.
• Self-Employment Assistance: One-time grant of ₹2,00,000 per person for starting small or micro-scale enterprises to promote self-reliance among eligible beneficiaries.