The Haryana government has been giving a special social security allowance to transgender (Kinnar) persons since 1 June 2006 — the Kinnar Bhatta Yojana (Allowance to Eunuchs Scheme). Under this scheme, eligible transgender persons living in Haryana receive Rs 3,200 every month, paid directly into their bank accounts. The allowance was raised from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,200 with effect from 1 November 2025. This guide covers everything — how much you get, who can apply, how to get the Civil Surgeon certificate, how to apply online on SARAL, which documents are needed, and what happens after the age of 60.
One thing to understand clearly: the scheme is officially known by the department’s name, “Allowance to Eunuchs”. The most important document for the application is the certificate from the Civil Surgeon of your district — without it, the application is not considered complete.
Scheme at a glance
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Kinnar Bhatta Yojana — Allowance to Eunuchs Scheme |
| Started | 1 June 2006 — Government of Haryana, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (SEWA) |
| Type | Haryana state scheme — monthly social security allowance |
| Department | Department of Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of SC & BC and Antyodaya (SEWA), Haryana |
| Benefit | Rs 3,200 per month, directly into the bank account (DBT) — w.e.f. 1 November 2025 |
| Who can apply | A transgender (Kinnar) person living in Haryana, aged 18 years or above, with a Civil Surgeon certificate |
| Residence condition | Permanent resident/domicile of Haryana — must have lived in Haryana for the last 5 years before applying |
| Income limit | No income limit is given in the current eligibility list (read “Please note” below) |
| Where to apply | Online — Antyodaya SARAL portal (saralharyana.gov.in); offline — District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) office / Antyodaya Kendra |
| Application fee | No government fee — kendra service charge Rs 30 (Antyodaya Kendra / CSC) |
| Last date | No fixed last date — the scheme is ongoing; apply at any time |
| Contact | SARAL helpline 0172-3968400; email [email protected]; your district DSWO office |
How much allowance will you get?
The current rate is Rs 3,200 per month, in effect from 1 November 2025. The allowance is credited every month directly to the beneficiary’s savings bank account. When the scheme began in 2006, the allowance was only Rs 300 per month — the government has raised it several times since:
| From | Monthly allowance |
|---|---|
| 1 June 2006 | Rs 300 |
| 1 January 2016 | Rs 1,400 |
| 1 November 2016 | Rs 1,600 |
| 1 November 2017 | Rs 1,800 |
| 1 November 2018 | Rs 2,000 |
| 1 January 2020 | Rs 2,250 |
| 1 April 2021 | Rs 2,500 |
| 1 April 2023 | Rs 2,750 |
| 1 January 2024 | Rs 3,000 |
| 1 November 2025 | Rs 3,200 |
These rates are taken from the Haryana SEWA Department’s official scheme page. The rate is revised from time to time by state government notification — check the SEWA page or the DSWO office for the latest rate.
Who can apply?
- Permanent resident/domicile of Haryana — must have lived in Haryana for the last 5 years before the date of application.
- Age 18 years or above. The SARAL scheme document gives the age range as 18 to 60 years — on attaining 60 years of age, the case is transferred to the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme.
- Civil Surgeon certificate — a certificate issued by the Civil Surgeon of the district confirming that the applicant is a eunuch. This is the most important document.
- Must not be involved in any unlawful activity — stated clearly in the department’s eligibility conditions.
- Income limit: no income limit is given in the department’s current eligibility list. Please note: a 2011 notification did contain an income condition — if the DSWO office asks you for income proof, ask them in writing under which rule it is being asked for.
How to apply — step by step
There are two routes — online (SARAL) and offline (DSWO office):
- Get the Civil Surgeon certificate first: visit the office of the Civil Surgeon (Chief Medical Officer) of your district and get the certificate confirming that you are a eunuch. Without this certificate, the application cannot proceed.
- Keep your documents ready: keep the age, residence and bank account documents from the list below ready. A Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra) is also needed.
- Apply online (SARAL): go to saralharyana.gov.in — register first if you are a new user, then log in, search for the “Eunuch Allowance” service and fill in the application. Upload the documents and note down the application number. If you cannot do it yourself, take help from the nearest Antyodaya Kendra or Atal Seva Kendra (CSC).
- Apply offline: visit your district’s District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) office — fill in the application form and submit it with copies of the documents. The DSWO office is usually in the district secretariat/mini-secretariat complex.
- Verification and approval: the DSWO will verify your documents and eligibility. Once the check is complete, the allowance is sanctioned and starts being credited to your bank account every month.
- Check the status: if you applied online, check the status on the SARAL status page (status.saralharyana.nic.in) using your application number; for an offline application, ask at the DSWO office.
Note: the exact service name on the SARAL portal could not be verified live in this research — the SARAL scheme document titles the service “Eunuch Allowance”. Search for that name on the portal, or ask at an Antyodaya Kendra/CSC.
Which documents are needed?
The document list is as per the official SARAL scheme document:
| Document | Why it is needed / what kind |
|---|---|
| Age proof | To prove age 18 years or above (birth certificate / Aadhaar / voter card etc.) |
| Residence proof (any one, issued 5 years ago) | Ration Card (Food & Supplies Department, Haryana) or Voter Card (Election Department, Haryana) or voter list showing the applicant’s name with photograph — the document must have been issued prior to 5 years; if none is available, a self-declaration along with any other documentary proof, to be verified by the DSWO |
| Civil Surgeon certificate | Issued by the Civil Surgeon of the district — confirms that the applicant is a eunuch; the most important document |
| Savings bank account details + passbook copy | The allowance is paid by DBT into the account — the account must be in the applicant’s name |
| Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra) | Required for the application |
| Aadhaar Card (optional) | Listed as optional in the SARAL document |
| Passport-size photo | For the application form |
| Mobile number | For contact and SMS updates |
Note: no officer can refuse to accept your application for lack of documents — documents can also be submitted later.
Fee, timeline and status check
| Subject | Status |
|---|---|
| Application fee (government) | No fee — the application is free |
| Kendra service charge | Rs 30 at Antyodaya Kendra / Atal Seva Kendra (CSC) (as per the December 2021 SARAL document) |
| Time limit (RTS) | 60 days (as per the December 2021 SARAL document) |
| Payment | Every month, directly into the bank account (DBT) |
| Status check (online) | If you applied on SARAL, check on status.saralharyana.nic.in using your application number |
| Status check (offline) | District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) office — where the application was submitted |
| Last date | No fixed last date — the scheme has run since 1 June 2006; apply at any time |
| Helpline | SARAL helpline 0172-3968400; email [email protected] |
What happens at the age of 60?
When a beneficiary attains the age of 60 years, the case is transferred to the Haryana Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme — no fresh application is needed and the monthly benefit continues. The Old Age Samman Allowance is also currently Rs 3,200 per month.
How many people are getting the benefit?
According to the figures published on the SEWA Department’s official page, the number of beneficiaries of this scheme is very small — which is why the scheme has not fully reached all those who need it:
| Year | Beneficiaries | Budget (Rs lakh) | Expenditure (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 31 | 8.00 | 7.80 |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 9.00 | 8.60 |
| 2021-22 | 37 | 10.94 | 10.32 |
| 2022-23 | 39 | 15.00 | 11.15 |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 20.00 | — |
Figures for 2024-25 and 2025-26 are not published on the SEWA page.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. How much money is given under the Kinnar Bhatta Yojana?
Rs 3,200 per month — the rate in effect from 1 November 2025. The allowance is credited every month directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
2. Who can apply?
A transgender (Kinnar) person who has lived in Haryana for the last 5 years, is aged 18 years or above, and holds a certificate from the Civil Surgeon of the district. A person involved in any unlawful activity is not eligible.
3. Where do I get the Civil Surgeon certificate?
From the office of the Civil Surgeon (Chief Medical Officer) of your district. This certificate confirms that you are a eunuch and is the most important document for the application.
4. Is there any income limit?
No income limit is given in the department’s current eligibility list. A 2011 notification did contain an income condition — if the DSWO office asks you for income proof, ask them in writing under which rule it is being asked for.
5. How do I apply online?
Go to saralharyana.gov.in, register/log in, search for the “Eunuch Allowance” service and fill in the application. If you cannot do it yourself, take help from the nearest Antyodaya Kendra or Atal Seva Kendra (CSC). Offline applications are submitted at the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) office.
6. How much will the application cost?
There is no government fee — the application is free. A service charge of Rs 30 may apply at an Antyodaya Kendra or CSC (as per the December 2021 SARAL document). If anyone asks for more money, be careful and complain to the DSWO office or the SARAL helpline 0172-3968400.
7. Will the allowance stop when I turn 60?
No. On attaining 60 years of age, your case is transferred to the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme — no fresh application is needed and the monthly benefit continues.
8. How many days will it take to get the allowance?
The SARAL scheme document (December 2021) gives an RTS time limit of 60 days for this service. After verification and approval, the allowance starts being credited to your bank account. The arrears/back-payment policy could not be verified from official sources — ask the DSWO office about it.
9. Can I apply with a Transgender Identity Certificate (2019 Act) instead of the Civil Surgeon certificate?
This could not be confirmed from official sources — the department’s published eligibility list asks only for the Civil Surgeon certificate. Confirm with your district DSWO office whether a Transgender Identity Certificate will be accepted.
10. Do I have to apply again every year?
No — once approved, the allowance continues every month as long as eligibility continues. On attaining 60 years of age, the case moves automatically to the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme.
Official links and contacts
| Work | Link / contact |
|---|---|
| SEWA Department — scheme page | sewa.haryana.gov.in — Allowance To Eunuchs (allowance rate, rate history, eligibility and beneficiary figures — official page) |
| SARAL scheme document (PDF) | Antyodaya-SARAL — Eunuch Allowance (eligibility 18–60 years, document list, fees, RTS 60 days, helpline — December 2021 document; the Rs 2,500 rate in it is outdated) |
| myScheme — Haryana schemes (list) | myscheme.gov.in/search/state/Haryana (this scheme’s myScheme detail page is client-rendered and could not be read directly) |
| Antyodaya SARAL portal | saralharyana.gov.in — online application; SARAL helpline 0172-3968400; email [email protected]; status check status.saralharyana.nic.in |
| Department of Social Justice, Haryana | socialjusticehry.gov.in — department website |
| District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) | Your district’s DSWO office (district secretariat/mini-secretariat complex) — for application and status check |
| Emergency services | 112 (ERSS); Police 100 |
Related guides — also read: Haryana Old Age Pension 2026: ₹3,200 Per Month, Eligibility & How to Apply | Central Government Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme: ₹300 a Month for 80% Disability — Haryana Pays ₹3,200 Separately | Haryana Avivahit Pension 2026: ₹3,200 per Month, Eligibility and Apply
Disclaimer
This guide was prepared on 8 November 2026 from official sources available at the time — the Haryana SEWA Department’s scheme page, the Antyodaya-SARAL scheme document (December 2021), Government of Haryana notifications and the myScheme portal. The allowance rate, eligibility and process can change over time — confirm the latest information from the SARAL helpline 0172-3968400 or your district DSWO office before applying. Where sources differ or information could not be verified, the guide says so clearly. Viksit Haryana is not an official portal of any government department.
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