The Ministry of Social Justice in Kerala has started a program to help transgender students get the help they need to stay in school. Over half of them drop out before 10th grade, and 24% even before 9th grade. This is because of harassment and other negative experiences they have at school. To help these students, the Ministry has set up a scholarship scheme, which provides them with an amount of money every month as rent to help them find hostel or other accommodation. Despite the improvement in people’s mindsets, there’s still a stigma around giving transgender people a house, so this program is here to help.
To help the transgender community, the department of social justice has come up with a scheme that provides them with ₹4000/- a month as rent to help them find hostel or other accommodation.
Benefits:
If you’re a transgender student, you’ll get a monthly allowance of up to 4,000/- to help you pay for rent for a hostel or other accommodation while you’re studying.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be transgender.
- The applicant must be a resident of Kerala.
- Transgender students pursuing courses in government/aided/unaided/self-financed institutions can apply under this scheme.
Note: During the beginning of each academic year students will have to submit a fresh application to avail the benefits of this scheme.
Application Process:-
By Online Method : Registration
Step 01: To avail the benefits of the scheme, the applicant has to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Step 02: Click on the “One Time Registration” button on the homepage.
Step 03: Fill the details like name, email ID and mobile number and click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: The applicant has to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 05: Now, a form will open to create a new profile, fill all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Login/Application Process:
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit the Sunithi- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 02: Enter the username i.e. Give us your phone number and password and hit the “Sign In” button.
Step 03: Now, the applicant has to update all his details i.e. personal information, contact details, identity card and bank details by clicking on the ‘Edit’ button.
Step 04: Once the applicant has successfully updated his/her profile, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on “Apply Now” button.
Step 06: Fill all the mandatory details in the application form and click on ‘Submit’ button.
By Offline Method:
Step 01: To avail the benefits of the scheme, applicants have to visit the official website of the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala and download the application form.
Step 02: Applicants have to fill the application form completely.
Step 03: Duly filled application form has to be submitted along with supporting documents (District Transgender Justice Board/District Social Justice Officer, declaration form from the house owner, concerned educational institution).
Required Documents:–
- Identity card i.e. Aadhar Card, Election ID/Voter ID
- Transgender id card
- Transgender students who have not completed 18 years of age must submit a self-declaration form with attestation from parents/head of the institution.
- Mobile Number
- Email id
- Passport size photo
- A self-affidavit in which you state that you are a transgender person.
- Bank Details- Copy of Pass Book
- Educational Certificate/Course Certificate
- Certificate from Hostel Authority/Building Owner
- Other documents, if any