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State Government Scheme

Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons

The "Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes through the Child Welfare Committees.

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Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Maharashtra
Category
Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons Scheme

The "Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes through the Child Welfare Committee of the district formed under the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act 2000 and Amendment Act 2006. The numbers of MDC homes are 19 out of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  2. The applicant should be an orphan.
  3. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
  4. The applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) who is in need of care and protection.
  5. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.

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How to Apply for Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons

Application mode: Offline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons scheme?

The &quot;Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons&quot; is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice &amp; Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes through th…

Who is eligible for Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons?

The applicant should be a citizen of India. The applicant should be an orphan. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State. The applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) who is in need of care and protection. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.…

What benefits does Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons provide?

Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.

How can I apply for Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons?

You can apply for Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons via Offline. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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