Sarkari Yojana

Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons

Maharashtra
Quick Summary: Maharashtra places orphaned Mentally Deficient Children with 40% or more disability who need care and protection in one of 19 shelter homes through the district Child Welfare Committee.

About Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons

“Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons” is run by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. Mentally Deficient Children needing care and protection are placed in shelter homes through the district Child Welfare Committee constituted under the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act 2000 and Amendment Act 2006. There are 19 MDC homes, of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

District Social Welfare Offices Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. Of Maharashtra

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only Indian citizens are eligible

Only Indian citizens are eligible.

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The child has to be an orphan

The child has to be an orphan.

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Permanent residence in Maharashtra State is required

Permanent residence in Maharashtra State is required.

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The child must be a Mentally Deficient Child…

The child must be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) needing care and protection.

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Disability must be 40% or higher

Disability must be 40% or higher.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card.

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Two passport-size photos, signed across

Two passport-size photos, signed across.

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A document proving age, such as a Birth…

A document proving age, such as a Birth Certificate.

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Residential or Domicile Certificate of the State of…

Residential or Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.

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Certificate of disability

Certificate of disability.

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Bank account particulars (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address,…

Bank account particulars (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC and so on).

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Any further document the Child Welfare Committee asks…

Any further document the Child Welfare Committee asks for.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the Child Welfare Committee and ask…

Go to the Child Welfare Committee and ask the official concerned for a hard copy of the scheme's application form.

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Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-size photo…

Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-size photo signed across it, and attach all required documents, self-attested.

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Hand in the signed form with its documents…

Hand in the signed form with its documents at the office of the relevant Child Welfare Committee.

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Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the office…

Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the office confirming that the application was submitted.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References