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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.
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About This 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.
Benefits
Care & Shelter
- Old age homes and respite care homes.
- Mobile medical units.
- Physiotherapy clinics.
- Multi-service centres for elderly.
- Dementia/Alzheimer’s care centres.
- Counseling and helplines.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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> For Individuals (Beneficiaries):
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The applicant must be a senior citizen aged 65 years or above.
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The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
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The applicant must be a destitute person without any regular means of livelihood.
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The applicant must not have family members or relatives to provide financial or social support.
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> For Organizations:
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The applicant must be a registered voluntary organization/NGO/institution.
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The applicant must be engaged in providing welfare services for senior citizens or destitute persons.
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The applicant must have adequate infrastructure such as old age homes, day care centres, or care facilities.
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The applicant must have experience in implementing elderly care or social welfare programmes.
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The applicant must ensure that services are provided without discrimination on any grounds.
Required Documents
- ✦Age proof.
- ✦Income certificate.
- ✦Identity proof.
- ✦Any other documents as required.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
- Apply through Social Welfare Department via NGOs.
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- https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/wsosdp ↗Accessed Today