Welfare Services for Other Socially Disabled Persons (Senior Citizens & Destitute)
The scheme aims to provide care, protection, and financial assistance to elderly persons and socially disadvantaged individuals lacking family or financial support.
About the Welfare Services for Other Socially Disabled Persons (Senior Citizens & Destitute) Scheme
The "Welfare Services for Other Socially Disabled Persons (Senior Citizens & Destitute)" under the Mizoram Grant-in-Aid framework focuses on elderly persons (65+), destitute individuals, and socially disabled persons who lack means of livelihood. It supports NGOs in running old age homes, day care centres, mobile medical units, and specialized care services.
The scheme ensures access to healthcare, shelter, companionship, and mental health support, promoting dignified living for senior citizens.
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Benefits
> Care & Shelter
- Old age homes and respite care homes.
> Healthcare
- Mobile medical units.
- Physiotherapy clinics.
> Day Care Services
- Multi-service centres for elderly.
> Special Care
- Dementia/Alzheimer’s care centres.
> Support Services
- Counseling and helplines.
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Eligibility Criteria
> For Individuals (Beneficiaries):
- The applicant must be a senior citizen aged 65 years or above.
- The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant must be a destitute person without any regular means of livelihood.
- The applicant must not have family members or relatives to provide financial or social support.
> For Organizations:
- The applicant must be a registered voluntary organization/NGO/institution.
- The applicant must be engaged in providing welfare services for senior citizens or destitute persons.
- The applicant must have adequate infrastructure such as old age homes, day care centres, or care facilities.
- The applicant must have experience in implementing elderly care or social welfare programmes.
- The applicant must ensure that services are provided without discrimination on any grounds.
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How to Apply for Welfare Services for Other Socially Disabled Persons (Senior Citizens & Destitute)
Application mode: Offline
- Apply through Social Welfare Department via NGOs.
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Welfare Services for Other Socially Disabled Persons (Senior Citizens & Destitute) scheme?
The "Welfare Services for Other Socially Disabled Persons (Senior Citizens & Destitute)" under the Mizoram Grant-in-Aid framework focuses on elderly persons (65+), destitute individuals, and socially disabled persons who lack means of livelihood. It supports NGOs i…
Who is eligible for Welfare Services for Other Socially Disabled Persons (Senior Citizens & Destitute)?
For Individuals (Beneficiaries): The applicant must be a senior citizen aged 65 years or above. The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. The applicant must be a destitute person without any regular means of livelihood. The applicant must not have family members or relatives t…
What benefits does Welfare Services for Other Socially Disabled Persons (Senior Citizens & Destitute) provide?
Care & Shelter Old age homes and respite care homes. Healthcare Mobile medical units. Physiotherapy clinics. Day Care Services Multi-service centres for elderly. Special Care Dementia/Alzheimer’s care centres. Support Services Counseling and helplines. <br
How can I apply for Welfare Services for Other Socially Disabled Persons (Senior Citizens & Destitute)?
Apply through Social Welfare Department via NGOs. <br
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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