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Myra

Cleaner

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Myra works as a domestic cleaner in urban India, balancing the needs of her family while navigating the complex web of government support. This hub helps her track everything from identity documents and social security to school scholarships for her children and health insurance.

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My papers and identity

Without these, I cannot access any bank account, subsidy, or school admission for my kids.

Aadhaar Card

आधार कार्ड

national · UIDAI

Who qualifies
Every Indian resident.
What you get
12-digit unique ID for all government services.
What it actually costs you
Free for first-time; minor fee for updates; need proof of address.
Common gotcha
Name or date of birth mismatches on Aadhaar are the #1 reason for subsidy rejection.

PAN Card

पैन कार्ड

national · Income Tax Department

Who qualifies
Any adult earning income.
What you get
Mandatory ID for bank accounts and high-value transactions.
What it actually costs you
Around ₹100-200 via agents; Aadhaar-based e-PAN is free.
Common gotcha
People think they don't need it if they aren't rich; banks will freeze accounts without it.

One Nation One Ration Card

वन नेशन वन राशन कार्ड

national · Department of Food and Public Distribution

Who qualifies
Low-income households under NFSA.
What you get
Subsidized rice, wheat, and sugar at fair price shops.
What it actually costs you
Free; requires income certificate and family details.
Common gotcha
Linking Aadhaar to the card is mandatory for portability.

Voter ID (EPIC)

मतदाता पहचान पत्र

national · Election Commission of India

Who qualifies
Citizens over 18.
What you get
Right to vote and a valid address proof.
What it actually costs you
Free; online application takes 30-60 days.
Common gotcha
Address changes require re-filing Form 8.

e-Shram Portal

ई-श्रम

national · Ministry of Labour and Employment

Who qualifies
Unorganized workers aged 16-59.
What you get
Accidental insurance cover of ₹2 lakh.
What it actually costs you
Free; requires Aadhaar and bank account.
Common gotcha
Many sign up but forget to update their employment status annually.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

प्रधानमंत्री जन धन योजना

national · Department of Financial Services

Who qualifies
Unbanked individuals.
What you get
Zero-balance bank account with RuPay debit card.
What it actually costs you
Free; requires KYC.
Common gotcha
Overdraft facility is only available after 6 months of operation.

When someone gets sick

One hospital visit can wipe out months of my savings.

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY

आयुष्मान भारत

national · National Health Authority

Who qualifies
Low-income families identified by SECC data.
What you get
₹5 lakh annual health cover per family for secondary/tertiary care.
What it actually costs you
Free; requires Ayushman card.
Common gotcha
Only works in empanelled hospitals; check the list before going.

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

जन औषधि

national · Department of Pharmaceuticals

Who qualifies
Everyone.
What you get
Generic medicines at 50-90% lower cost than branded ones.
What it actually costs you
Just the cost of medicine.
Common gotcha
Not all local chemists stock them; look for the blue logo.

Mission Indradhanush

मिशन इंद्रधनुष

national · Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Who qualifies
Pregnant women and children under 5.
What you get
Free full immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases.
What it actually costs you
Free at government health centers.
Common gotcha
Must keep the vaccination card safe to track the schedule.

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

प्रधानमंत्री मातृ वंदना योजना

national · Ministry of Women and Child Development

Who qualifies
Pregnant and lactating mothers for first child.
What you get
Cash incentive of ₹5,000 in installments.
What it actually costs you
Requires registration at Anganwadi center.
Common gotcha
Payments are delayed if bank account is not Aadhaar-seeded.

Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen/Urban)

स्वच्छ भारत मिशन

national · Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Who qualifies
Households without individual toilets.
What you get
Financial assistance of ₹12,000 for toilet construction.
What it actually costs you
Requires application to local municipal body.
Common gotcha
Verification of construction is required before funds are released.

Anganwadi Services

आंगनवाड़ी

national · Ministry of Women and Child Development

Who qualifies
Children 0-6, pregnant/lactating mothers.
What you get
Supplementary nutrition and pre-school education.
What it actually costs you
Free; visit your local center.
Common gotcha
Quality varies significantly by neighborhood.

Money for my children's school

I want my kids to study so they don't have to do the work I do.

Right to Education (RTE) Act

शिक्षा का अधिकार

national · Ministry of Education

Who qualifies
Children aged 6-14 from EWS/disadvantaged groups.
What you get
Free admission in private schools (25% quota).
What it actually costs you
Requires income certificate and residence proof.
Common gotcha
Application windows are very short; keep an eye on local newspapers.

PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal)

पीएम पोषण

national · Ministry of Education

Who qualifies
Students in government/aided schools.
What you get
One hot cooked meal per school day.
What it actually costs you
Free.
Common gotcha
Attendance is mandatory to receive the meal.

Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

प्री-मैट्रिक छात्रवृत्ति

national · Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Who qualifies
Students in classes 9-10 from SC category.
What you get
Annual scholarship for books and maintenance.
What it actually costs you
Requires caste certificate and bank account.
Common gotcha
Must apply on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) annually.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

सुकन्या समृद्धि योजना

national · Ministry of Finance

Who qualifies
Parents of girl child under 10.
What you get
High-interest savings account for daughter's education/marriage.
What it actually costs you
Minimum ₹250 deposit per year.
Common gotcha
Money is locked until the girl turns 18.

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship

एनएमएमएस

national · Ministry of Education

Who qualifies
Class 8 students with high merit.
What you get
₹12,000 per year for classes 9-12.
What it actually costs you
Requires passing a state-level exam.
Common gotcha
Only for students in government/aided schools.

Samagra Shiksha

समग्र शिक्षा

national · Ministry of Education

Who qualifies
School-going children.
What you get
Free textbooks and uniforms in government schools.
What it actually costs you
Free.
Common gotcha
Distribution is often delayed; check with the school principal.

Keeping a roof over our heads

Rent and fuel are my biggest monthly expenses.

PMAY-Urban

प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना

national · Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Who qualifies
EWS/LIG families without a pucca house.
What you get
Subsidy on home loans or direct assistance for construction.
What it actually costs you
Requires land ownership proof.
Common gotcha
Very long waiting lists; check status on the portal.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

उज्ज्वला योजना

national · Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Who qualifies
Women from BPL households.
What you get
Free LPG connection and stove.
What it actually costs you
Refill cost is yours; connection is free.
Common gotcha
You must buy the refill at market price first, then get the subsidy.

Saubhagya Scheme

सौभाग्य योजना

national · Ministry of Power

Who qualifies
Households without electricity.
What you get
Free electricity connection.
What it actually costs you
Free; requires local electricity board application.
Common gotcha
Only covers the connection; monthly bills are still your responsibility.

PM SVANidhi

पीएम स्वनिधि

national · Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Who qualifies
Street vendors.
What you get
Collateral-free working capital loan up to ₹50,000.
What it actually costs you
Requires vendor ID card.
Common gotcha
Repay on time to get interest subsidy.

Atal Pension Yojana

अटल पेंशन योजना

national · PFRDA

Who qualifies
Citizens aged 18-40.
What you get
Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000-5,000 after age 60.
What it actually costs you
Small monthly contribution.
Common gotcha
If you stop paying, the account can be closed.

PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

प्रधानमंत्री सुरक्षा बीमा योजना

national · Department of Financial Services

Who qualifies
Bank account holders aged 18-70.
What you get
Accidental death/disability insurance of ₹2 lakh.
What it actually costs you
₹20 annual premium (auto-deducted).
Common gotcha
Must renew every year; check if your bank auto-deducted it.