The Kerala Social Welfare Department Schemes List 2025 can be accessed at swd.kerala.gov.in. The Social Justice Department (SJD) is focused on ensuring the welfare of all citizens and spearheading the socio-economic development goals established by the Kerala Government. Below, you will find a comprehensive list of welfare schemes implemented by the SJD for various marginalized groups, including transgenders, senior citizens, and differently-abled individuals. A downloadable PDF of the Kerala Social Welfare Department Schemes List is also available.
The Kerala Social Justice Department is committed to uplifting marginalized communities and addressing injustices faced by them. The Directorate of Social Justice serves as the leading agency for implementing these essential welfare programs both from the State Government and the Government of India. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring that these initiatives are executed effectively.
The Directorate of Social Justice is the primary arm of the Social Justice Department, serving as the implementation body for state and central government programs. It also ensures that vital social welfare legislation is properly executed, providing various forms of financial assistance to individuals in need.
- Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme
- Self-employment scheme for Transgenders ( sewing machine assistance )
- Financial aid for providing hostel facility to Transgender students
- Scholarship for Transgender Students
- Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)
- Financial Assistance to Blind and Orthopaedically Handicapped Advocates
- Self-employment scheme for dependents of prisoners
- Scholarship for Disabled Students
- Educational Assistance to Children of Prisoners
- Marriage Assistance to differently-abled women and to daughters of differently-abled parents
- Vayomithram project
- Age-Friendly Panchayat
- Mandahasam - Financial assistance for artificial dentures to Senior Citizens
- Scholarship for Disabled students pursuing Degree and PG courses (Distance Education)
- Financial assistance to Disabled students pursuing higher secondary exams
- Matru Jyothi - Financial assistance for visually impaired mothers
- Financial assistance to Intercaste married couples (not SC/ST category)
- Abhayakiranam - Financial assistance to destitute widows
- Assistance for Differently abled persons to obtain necessary devices
- Sayamprabha Home - Comprehensive scheme for Senior citizens
- Vidyakiranam - Educational assistance for children of disabled parents
- Vidyajyothi - Financial aid for uniforms and study materials for PH students
- Scheme for imparting skill development training to Transgenders
- Swasraya scheme for parents/mothers of PH/MR persons
- Financial assistance to Transgenders for self-employment
- Educational assistance to children of prisoners (pursuing professional course)
- Financial Assistance to Ex-Convicts and Probationers
- Psycho-social program for destitute mentally ill persons
- 24x7 Helpline for the Transgender community
- Pariraksha scheme for Differently abled persons
- Vayomadhuram scheme to provide devices like glucometers to Senior Citizens
- Financial aid for Transgenders post Sex Reassignment Surgery
- Legal Guardianship support for Transgender persons
- Self-employment based initiatives for Transgender persons
- Assistance to children of victims of crime for education
- Vijayamritham scheme - Cash rewards for meritorious CWDs
- Introduction of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007
- Rehabilitation programs for mentally challenged persons and prisoners
- Marriage assistance for daughters of prisoners
- Sabhalam scheme for Transgender students in professional courses
- Jeevanam self-employment scheme for dependents of crime victims
You can download the Kerala Social Welfare Department Schemes List 2025 in PDF format by following these steps:
STEP 1: Visit the official website of the Kerala Social Welfare Department at http://swd.kerala.gov.in/
STEP 2: Click on the "Schemes" tab on the homepage or directly navigate to http://swd.kerala.gov.in/schemes.php
STEP 3: Once on this page, press "CTRL + P" to prompt your computer to print the complete list of schemes.
STEP 4: Your download window will appear, enabling you to change the destination to “Save as PDF”.
STEP 5: Finally, click "Save" and select your desired location on your computer or laptop for saving the PDF of the Kerala Social Welfare Department Schemes List.
List of Kerala Government Schemes for Women
For women in Kerala, you can download the list of government schemes through the following link:
Kerala Government Schemes for Women
Helpline Numbers
For more information, visit the official website: http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/
Email: swdkerala@gmail.com
Phone: +91 471 2306040