What do you get under Snehapoorvam?
Monthly education help for children who lost one or both parents and live with family: ₹300 (below 5 years and Classes 1 to 5), ₹500 (Classes 6 to 10), ₹750 (Classes 11 and 12), ₹1,000 (degree and professional degree).
The 2026-27 window through schools closed on 31 October. The June 2026 budget lists Snehapoorvam among schemes the government will revive, so payments may have been irregular; check with KSSM.
Who is eligible for Snehapoorvam?
- Children who have lost their father, mother or both, from below 5 years up to degree level.
- BPL families; APL families only if annual income is below ₹20,000 (rural) or ₹22,375 (urban).
Documents needed for Snehapoorvam
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How to apply for Snehapoorvam
- Submit the form with documents to the head of your government or aided school or college before 31 October each year; the institution sends it online to KSSM.
- For children below 5, apply to the Executive Director, KSSM, through the Child Welfare Committee.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Snehapoorvam?
Children who have lost their father, mother or both, from below 5 years up to degree level. BPL families; APL families only if annual income is below ₹20,000 (rural) or ₹22,375 (urban).
How much do I get under Snehapoorvam?
Monthly education help for children who lost one or both parents and live with family: ₹300 (below 5 years and Classes 1 to 5), ₹500 (Classes 6 to 10), ₹750 (Classes 11 and 12), ₹1,000 (degree and professional degree). The 2026-27 window through schools closed on 31 October. The June 2026 budget lists Snehapoorvam among schemes the government will revive, so payments may have been irregular; check with KSSM.
What documents do I need for Snehapoorvam?
Death certificate of the earning member; Income certificate; Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Proof of admission or fee receipt.
How do I apply for Snehapoorvam?
Submit the form with documents to the head of your government or aided school or college before 31 October each year; the institution sends it online to KSSM. For children below 5, apply to the Executive Director, KSSM, through the Child Welfare Committee. Official site: https://socialsecuritymission.gov.in/snehapoorvam/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Snehapoorvam?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
- Kerala Social Security Mission: Snehapoorvam
- Kerala Revised Budget Speech 2026-27, para 206: Snehapoorvam to be revived
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.