Government schemes for children in India (under 18) — 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 05 May 2026 04:27:14 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>
	+	metatag-keywords=(child schemes india, beti bachao, anganwadi, mid day meal, integrated child development services, juvenile justice, child welfare)
	+	metatag-description=(Complete list of central schemes for children. ICDS / Anganwadi (0-6 yrs), Mid-Day Meal (1-8), Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, NCPCR helpline, education, nutrition.)
	+	}}

	+	====== Government schemes for children in India (under 18) — 2026 ======
	+
	+	{{:social:auto:audience-children-below-18.png?direct&1200 \|Government schemes for children in India (under 18) — 2026 — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>
	+	Quick answer: India's 41% population is under 18 (~50 cr). 30+ central schemes under WCD Ministry + Education + Health. 0-6 years: ICDS + Anganwadi (free meal + nutrition + immunisation); 6-14 years: Right to Education + Mid-Day Meal + Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan; 14-18: secondary education + skill + scholarships; Cross-cutting: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, POCSO Act protection, Juvenile Justice, NCPCR helpline 1098, PM-CARES for Children (orphans).
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Who is eligible =====
	+	Indian child < 18 years. Most schemes universal (no income test). Anganwadi + Mid-Day Meal universal in govt schools. Top-up schemes (e.g., BBBP) for girl child.
	+
	+	===== Top 12 schemes =====
	+
	+	==== 1. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) / Anganwadi ====
	+	0-6 years: free meal + nutrition + immunisation + pre-school. 14 lakh+ centres. Universal access.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: Anganwadi (local)
	+	* Official portal: [[https://wcd.nic.in/icds\|https://wcd.nic.in/icds]]
	+
	+	==== 2. Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-POSHAN — formerly Mid-Day Meal) ====
	+	Free hot cooked meal class 1-8 in govt schools. 12 cr+ children. Universal. Auto on enrolment.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: Govt schools
	+	* Official portal: [[https://pmposhan.education.gov.in\|https://pmposhan.education.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 3. Right to Education (RTE Act 2009) ====
	+	Free + compulsory education class 1-8. 25% reservation in private schools for EWS. Apply via state portal.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: State Education Dept
	+	* Official portal: [[https://samagra.education.gov.in\|https://samagra.education.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) ====
	+	Awareness + scholarship + financial literacy for girl child. Linked to SSY + PMMVY.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: District Collector
	+	* Official portal: [[https://wcd.nic.in/bbbp-schemes\|https://wcd.nic.in/bbbp-schemes]]
	+
	+	==== 5. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) ====
	+	Tax-free savings for girl child < 10 years. 8.2% interest. Min Rs 250/yr, max Rs 1.5L/yr. PO/banks.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: India Post / banks
	+	* Official portal: [[https://www.indiapost.gov.in\|https://www.indiapost.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 6. Mission Shakti ====
	+	Integrated women + child empowerment programme. Sambal (safety) + Samarthya (capacity).
	+
	+	* Where to apply: WCD Ministry
	+	* Official portal: [[https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/mission-shakti\|https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/mission-shakti]]
	+
	+	==== 7. National Child Helpline (Childline 1098) ====
	+	24x7 free helpline for child in distress (abuse, lost, hunger, education). 600+ cities.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: Toll-free 1098
	+	* Official portal: [[https://www.childlineindia.org\|https://www.childlineindia.org]]
	+
	+	==== 8. PM-CARES for Children ====
	+	Support to orphans of COVID + similar. Rs 10L corpus + monthly stipend till 23. Free education + Ayushman.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: pmcaresforchildren.in
	+	* Official portal: [[https://pmcaresforchildren.in\|https://pmcaresforchildren.in]]
	+
	+	==== 9. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 ====
	+	Care + protection for children in conflict with law / in need of care + protection. Foster care, adoption.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: CWC (Child Welfare Committee)
	+	* Official portal: [[https://wcd.nic.in/jj\|https://wcd.nic.in/jj]]
	+
	+	==== 10. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) ====
	+	Statutory body — complaint redressal, policy review, awareness. Online complaint.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: NCPCR
	+	* Official portal: [[https://ncpcr.gov.in\|https://ncpcr.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 11. Mission Vatsalya ====
	+	Child protection scheme — Specialized Adoption Agencies, Open Shelters, Foster Care, After-Care Hostels.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: WCD Ministry
	+	* Official portal: [[https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/mission-vatsalya\|https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/mission-vatsalya]]
	+
	+	==== 12. POSHAN Abhiyan ====
	+	Universal nutrition mission — 0-6 yrs + adolescent girls + pregnant + lactating women. Linked to ICDS.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: WCD Ministry
	+	* Official portal: [[https://poshanabhiyaan.gov.in\|https://poshanabhiyaan.gov.in]]
	+
	+	===== How to apply (general process) =====
	+	Most schemes universal — Anganwadi + Mid-Day Meal auto on enrolment. SSY at PO/bank. Scholarships via NSP. POCSO/JJ Act via Childline 1098.
	+
	+	===== Helplines =====
	+	* Childline 1098 — 24x7 free for child in distress
	+	* National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) — pocsoebox.gov.in
	+	* State Child Protection Society — varies
	+
	+	===== Common issues + how to handle =====
	+	* Anganwadi food not delivered — file complaint to CDPO + NCPCR. Many districts have weekly nutrition tracker.
	+	* RTE 25% admission denied by school — complaint to State Education Commissioner; SC has consistently directed compliance.
	+	* Mid-Day Meal quality bad — complaint to Block Education Officer + media. State has Eat Right Mission.
	+	* Childline 1098 not responsive — escalate to NCPCR + state SCPCR.
	+
	+	===== If a scheme is delayed or rejected — file an RTI =====
	+
	+	Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
	+
	+	<code>
	+	1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
	+	2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
	+	3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
	+	4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
	+	5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
	+	</code>
	+
	+	Auto-fill the PIO + your case: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	==== Anganwadi for working mothers — extended hours? ====
	+	Yes — many states have Anganwadi-cum-Crèche for working women (Sarbahi-Bachhe scheme).
	+
	+	==== RTE 25% — only EWS or all weaker sections? ====
	+	EWS + DG (Disadvantaged Group: SC/ST/OBC/%%PwD%%). Income < Rs 1L (varies).
	+
	+	==== SSY closed at age 21 or marriage? ====
	+	Tenure 21 years from opening OR upon girl's marriage after 18, whichever earlier. Partial withdrawal allowed for higher education at 18+.
	+
	+	==== Childline 1098 — police involvement? ====
	+	Childline coordinates with CWC + police. Confidential till case formally registered.
	+
	+	==== Scheme delay / school not implementing. Fix? ====
	+	File RTI to school + Block Education Officer + State Education Commissioner. NCPCR online complaint also fast.
	+
	+	===== Summary + what to do next =====
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 90%>
	+	Bottom line: 12 central + state schemes available. Aadhaar + bank account in own name + community/income certificate (if applicable) is the gateway. If a scheme is delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI.
	+
	+	* Browse all 10 audience hubs: [[:audience:start\|All audience hubs]]
	+	* How to apply step-by-step: [[:how-to-apply:start\|25 application guides]]
	+	* Track applications: [[:check-status:start\|25 status-check guides]]
	+	* If stuck — RTI Drafter: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-application-generator\|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
	+	* Talk to other citizens: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI community]]
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+	* [[:how-to-apply:start\|25 how-to-apply guides]]
	+	* [[:rejection-recovery:start\|15 rejection-recovery guides]]
	+	* [[:documents:start\|30 documents-required checklists]]
	+	* [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* Each scheme's official portal (linked above).
	+	* Ministry budget documents + scheme operational guidelines.
	+	* Citizen feedback via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] (composite, identifying details removed).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>audience children-below-18 schemes welfare government-india}}

Government schemes by audience — find what applies to you

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:55:41 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>
	+	metatag-keywords=(government schemes india, scheme finder, audience schemes, women schemes, farmer schemes, msme schemes, senior citizen schemes)
	+	metatag-description=(10 audience-hub landing pages aggregating central + state schemes by audience: women, students, senior citizens, farmers, MSME, unorganised workers.)
	+	}}

	+	====== Government schemes by audience — find what applies to you ======
	+
	+	<WRAP info>
	+	10 hub pages aggregating India's central + state schemes by who you are. Each hub: 8-12 top schemes with eligibility + portal + how to apply + helpline + RTI fallback if delayed. Single landing page so you don't have to dig through ministry websites.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Browse by audience =====
	+
	+	* [[:audience:women\|Schemes for women]] — PMMVY, Ujjwala, SSY, BBBP, Stand-Up India, Mahila Samman + 30 more
	+	* [[:audience:students\|Schemes for students]] — NSP, Vidya Lakshmi, PRABAL, SWAYAM, NOSGS, Inspire + 60 more
	+	* [[:audience:senior-citizens\|Schemes for senior citizens (60+)]] — Ayushman 70+, NSAP, SCSS, Vayoshreshtha + 25 more
	+	* [[:audience:farmers\|Schemes for farmers]] — PM-KISAN, KCC, PMFBY, e-NAM, MSP, Soil Health + 40 more
	+	* [[:audience:msme-entrepreneurs\|Schemes for MSME entrepreneurs]] — Udyam, Mudra, Stand-Up India, PMEGP, %%GeM%%, ZED + 30 more
	+	* [[:audience:unorganised-workers\|Schemes for unorganised workers]] — e-Shram, PMSYM, PMSBY, PMJJBY, BOCW + 15 more
	+	* [[:audience:divyangjan-pwd\|Schemes for Divyangjan (%%PwD%%)]] — UDID, ADIP, Pre/Post-Matric, NHFDC + 25 more
	+	* [[:audience:minorities\|Schemes for minorities]] — Pre/Post/MCM Scholarships, MANF, Seekho aur Kamao, NMDFC + 12 more
	+	* [[:audience:sc-st\|Schemes for SC/ST]] — Pre/Post/Top Class/NOSGS Scholarships, Stand-Up India, NSFDC, NSTFDC + 35 more
	+	* [[:audience:children-below-18\|Schemes for children (under 18)]] — ICDS, PM-POSHAN, RTE, BBBP, SSY, Childline 1098 + 25 more
	+
	+	===== When something is delayed =====
	+	Every audience hub ends with an RTI escalation template — most delayed scheme benefits clear within 15 days of an RTI being filed.
	+
	+	* AI RTI Drafter: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-application-generator\|Auto-fill PIO + Act sections]]
	+	* Re-apply / fresh apply: [[:how-to-apply:start\|25 application guides]]
	+	* If rejected: [[:rejection-recovery:start\|15 rejection-recovery guides]]
	+	* Track existing applications: [[:check-status:start\|25 status-check guides]]
	+	* Required documents reference: [[:documents:start\|30 documents-required checklists]]
	+	* State portals: [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|All state RTI portals]]
	+	* Talk to citizens like you: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI community]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>audience landing-page schemes welfare government-india}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>
	+	metatag-keywords=(government schemes india, scheme finder, audience schemes, women schemes, farmer schemes, msme schemes, senior citizen schemes)
	+	metatag-description=(10 audience-hub landing pages aggregating central + state schemes by audience: women, students, senior citizens, farmers, MSME, unorganised workers.)
	+	}}

	+	====== Government schemes by audience — find what applies to you ======
	+
	+	<WRAP info>
	+	10 hub pages aggregating India's central + state schemes by who you are. Each hub: 8-12 top schemes with eligibility + portal + how to apply + helpline + RTI fallback if delayed. Single landing page so you don't have to dig through ministry websites.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Browse by audience =====
	+
	+	* [[:audience:women\|Schemes for women]] — PMMVY, Ujjwala, SSY, BBBP, Stand-Up India, Mahila Samman + 30 more
	+	* [[:audience:students\|Schemes for students]] — NSP, Vidya Lakshmi, PRABAL, SWAYAM, NOSGS, Inspire + 60 more
	+	* [[:audience:senior-citizens\|Schemes for senior citizens (60+)]] — Ayushman 70+, NSAP, SCSS, Vayoshreshtha + 25 more
	+	* [[:audience:farmers\|Schemes for farmers]] — PM-KISAN, KCC, PMFBY, e-NAM, MSP, Soil Health + 40 more
	+	* [[:audience:msme-entrepreneurs\|Schemes for MSME entrepreneurs]] — Udyam, Mudra, Stand-Up India, PMEGP, %%GeM%%, ZED + 30 more
	+	* [[:audience:unorganised-workers\|Schemes for unorganised workers]] — e-Shram, PMSYM, PMSBY, PMJJBY, BOCW + 15 more
	+	* [[:audience:divyangjan-pwd\|Schemes for Divyangjan (%%PwD%%)]] — UDID, ADIP, Pre/Post-Matric, NHFDC + 25 more
	+	* [[:audience:minorities\|Schemes for minorities]] — Pre/Post/MCM Scholarships, MANF, Seekho aur Kamao, NMDFC + 12 more
	+	* [[:audience:sc-st\|Schemes for SC/ST]] — Pre/Post/Top Class/NOSGS Scholarships, Stand-Up India, NSFDC, NSTFDC + 35 more
	+	* [[:audience:children-below-18\|Schemes for children (under 18)]] — ICDS, PM-POSHAN, RTE, BBBP, SSY, Childline 1098 + 25 more
	+
	+	===== When something is delayed =====
	+	Every audience hub ends with an RTI escalation template — most delayed scheme benefits clear within 15 days of an RTI being filed.
	+
	+	* AI RTI Drafter: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-application-generator\|Auto-fill PIO + Act sections]]
	+	* Re-apply / fresh apply: [[:how-to-apply:start\|25 application guides]]
	+	* If rejected: [[:rejection-recovery:start\|15 rejection-recovery guides]]
	+	* Track existing applications: [[:check-status:start\|25 status-check guides]]
	+	* Required documents reference: [[:documents:start\|30 documents-required checklists]]
	+	* State portals: [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|All state RTI portals]]
	+	* Talk to citizens like you: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI community]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>audience landing-page schemes welfare government-india}}

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