Home for Mentally Challenged Children
The scheme "Home for Mentally Challenged Children" by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, aims to provide care for children facing mental challenges, i.e. low Intelligence Quotient (IQ). The scheme offers free boarding and lodging, uniform sets, daily living needs, etc.
About This Scheme
Benefits
Free medical check-ups, including paediatric and psychiatric services, for all the inmates.
Annual tours and local picnic trips to places of interest for the inmates.
Annual Day for prize distribution to winners in sports events and cultural programmes.
Non-formal education to assist and develop inmates in their day-to-day activities.
Training in habits of discipline, cleanliness, good health, drawing, painting, yoga, and other extracurricular activities.
NOTE: Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Free supply of all daily living needs for the inmates.
Free boarding and lodging for all the inmates.
Free supply of 4 uniform sets to the inmates per year.
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. - Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.- Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Aadhaar Card.
- ✦Voter ID.
- ✦Address Proof.
- ✦Ration Card.
- ✦Age Proof.
- ✦Disability Certificate.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office). Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government