Eligible Beneficiaries

Supporting those in genuine need with transparency and care

At Second Wind Foundation, our goal is to extend timely help to those who are genuinely in need and have no other means of financial relief. To ensure fairness and accountability, every applicant is evaluated under well-defined eligibility criteria.

Beneficiaries are categorized into three major support areas, depending on their situation and the nature of help sought.

1. Family Support (Loss of Earning Member)

This category supports families where the main earning member has passed away without any insurance coverage, leaving dependents in distress.

The Foundation provides help to ensure the family's basic survival, health, and children's education needs are not compromised.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Proof of death of the earning member
  • Income and bank details of surviving family members
  • Details of dependents (age, relation, educational status)

Priority is given to families with minor children, elderly dependents, or no alternate source of income. The Foundation's support may include direct financial aid, education assistance for children, or medical expenses depending on the case, as per the available funds with the foundation.

2. Health Support

This category is aimed at helping individuals or families facing serious health-related financial burdens.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Medical reports and doctor's diagnosis confirming genuine illness or required treatment
  • Proof of hospital bills, prescriptions, and estimated medical expenses
  • Preference to low-income individuals or families with no medical insurance or government support

Support may include treatment cost assistance, medicine expenses, or help in emergency medical situations, depending on available funds and urgency.

3. Education Support

Education is the foundation of a better tomorrow. Under this category, the Foundation helps students and children from financially weak families who cannot afford school or college education.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Proof of admission, school/college ID, or fee structure
  • Income certificate of parents/guardians
  • Bank details for direct support
  • Priority to students who have lost a parent, are under debt, or belong to families supported under other categories of the Foundation

Assistance may be provided in the form of fee payment, educational material, or partial scholarships depending on merit and financial need.

4. Debt Support

This category covers individuals and families trapped in the cycle of debt due to genuine financial hardship.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minimum one-year should have passed from the date of loan taken from any bank, NBFC, or financial institution.
  • Only one year old loans are covered.
  • Loans must be received and repaid through bank accounts — no cash or informal loans are considered.
Required Documents:
  • Case history explaining how debt was incurred and why repayment has become difficult
  • KYC documents (PAN, Aadhaar, residential proof)
  • Income proof (ITR, salary slip, Form 16)
  • Bank statements showing loan transactions, Income and EMIs
  • Proof of loan (loan statement for at least one year)
  • Details of dependents

Note: Preference is given to farmers, economically weaker sections of society, and low-income earners who are genuinely struggling to meet basic needs.

Support under this category is offered through direct bank transfers only, after complete verification. The Foundation may also provide financial counseling and capacity-building support to help beneficiaries rebuild their financial stability.

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