Under ECHS, for daughters are as follows:-
Unmarried and Unemployed Daughters: They are considered dependents regardless of age, until they get married or start earning an income exceeding โน9,000 per month (excluding DA). โโ
Married Daughters: Once married, daughters are no longer eligible as dependents under ECHS, irrespective of their employment status or income. โโ
Divorced, Abandoned, or Widowed Daughters: If they are dependent on the ECHS beneficiary and have an income less than โน9,000 per month (excluding DA), they remain eligible as dependents, irrespective of age. โโ
Physically or Mentally Challenged Daughters: Unmarried daughters suffering from any permanent disability covered under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Act 2016 are considered dependents for life, regardless of age. โโ
So, for unmarried and unemployed daughters, there is no specific age limit for dependency under ECHS; they remain dependents until they marry or start earning above the specified income threshold.โโ
Thank you ๐
Gp Capt Sanjoy Bhattacharjee