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STATE NODAL MINISTRY

Department of Social Welfare, Government of India

Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across India.

Official Ministry Website

About Department of Social Welfare, Government of India

Official state nodal department overseeing Tourism, Culture & Heritage schemes and citizen benefits in India.

6Total Schemes
6Currently Active

Eligo indexes and independently verifies 6 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.

Citizen Redressal, Grievances & RTI Guidelines

Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.

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Central Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS)

Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of India on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.

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Right to Information (RTI Act 2005)

Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of India. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.

Statutory RTI Escalation Hierarchy:If your RTI request is rejected or unanswered after 30 days, submit a First Appeal to the designated First Appellate Authority within 30 days. For further grievance, a Second Appeal may be lodged before the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions: Department of Social Welfare, Government of India

Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.

What schemes does Department of Social Welfare, Government of India administer?▾

Department of Social Welfare, Government of India administers 6 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Financial Assistance for Marriage of Daughters of Destitute Widows, Matritva, Shishu Evam Balika Madad Yojana, Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana (COVID-19 Support), and 3 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.

How do I contact Department of Social Welfare, Government of India for a grievance?▾

Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of India's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://state.gov.in/ also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.

What is Department of Social Welfare, Government of India's annual budget allocation?▾

The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of India is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.

How do I file an RTI application to Department of Social Welfare, Government of India?▾

RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of India can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

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Administered Programs (6)

ActiveState SchemeEst. 2005

Financial Assistance for Marriage of Daughters of Destitute Widows

Department of Social Welfare, Government of India

UP state lump-sum financial assistance scheme granting ₹20,000 for the marriage of daughters of destitute widow pensioners.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2014

Matritva, Shishu Evam Balika Madad Yojana

Department of Social Welfare, Government of India

UP BOCW welfare scheme providing paid maternity benefit of ₹20,000, medical allowances, and ₹25,000 fixed deposit on birth of a girl child.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana (COVID-19 Support)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of India

Special child welfare scheme providing ₹4,000 monthly financial aid, education, and marriage grants to children orphaned due to COVID-19 in UP.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana (General)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of India

State child protection scheme providing ₹2,500 monthly financial aid to children orphaned due to non-COVID causes in Uttar Pradesh.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2019

Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

Department of Social Welfare, Government of India

Flagship UP conditional cash transfer scheme providing ₹25,000 across 6 developmental milestones from birth to higher education for girl children.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2000

Uttar Pradesh Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana

Department of Social Welfare, Government of India

Central-state monthly social security pension of ₹1,000 per month for destitute widows below poverty line in Uttar Pradesh.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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