Abhaya Hastham Scheme Telangana PDF

The Abhaya Hastham Scheme in Telangana is a vital initiative aimed at providing financial security and dignity to Self-Help Group (SHG) women in their old age. Initiated by the Telangana Government, the scheme ensures that enrolled SHG women have a reliable source of income once they reach the age of 60. This program not only offers a pension but also provides insurance coverage, making it an important safety net for women across rural and urban areas.

Objective Abhaya Hastham Scheme

• To provide SHG women a dignified life in their old age.
• To ensure income security for SHG women when their earnings significantly reduce.
• To offer financial assistance to the families of members in case of premature death.

Eligibility for the Abhaya Hastham Scheme

1. All recognized SHG women from rural and urban areas.
   1. Must be aged between 18 years and 60 years.
   2. This year, as a one-time exception, members above 60 years are eligible.
2. Must be an active SHG member for at least a year (joined by 1/12/2008).
   1. Must have at least 80% attendance.
   2. Must have contributed at least 80% of thrift in the previous year.
3. Holder of a white ration card.
4. The SHG must recommend the member and certify the age through a resolution.

Abhaya Hastham Scheme Benefits

• Each member is eligible for a minimum monthly pension of Rs. 500 after reaching 60 years, depending on their contributions (see annexure-?).
• Women aged 18 to 59 years can receive life insurance coverage:
  • Rs. 30,000 in case of natural death.
  • Rs. 75,000 for accidental death.
  • Rs. 75,000 for permanent disability.
  • Rs. 37,500 for partial disability.
  • Scholarship of Rs. 1200 per annum for children in 9th, 10th, intermediate, and ITI.
  • Members receiving other scholarships from LIC are not eligible for this benefit.
  • If a subscriber dies before 60 years, their contributions, along with the government’s share and accrued interest, will go to their nominee, along with the insurance benefit.
• If a member dies after starting to receive the pension (60+ years), the accumulated funds will be transferred to their nominee.

Documents Required

• A white ration card to validate Below Poverty Line (BPL) status (mandatory) (Photocopy).
• Age verification document (Photocopy).
  • School certificate.
  • Ration card.
  • EPIC card (Voter ID).
• Documents to verify active membership status for at least a year:
  • Copy of SHG formation.
  • Attendance and meeting records (minimum of 80%).
  • Thrift contribution records (minimum of 80%).
  • Bank loan details (if applicable).
• SHG resolution for joining the scheme, which states each member’s age and includes their documents.
• All submitted documents will be verified by a third party.
• Member details will be generated by MS, ensuring proper VO-wise and SHG-wise documentation. Members will then have a chance to correct any errors before resubmission.

For more comprehensive insights into the Abhaya Hastham Scheme, you can download the PDF that includes all the necessary details.