Gharaunda-Group Home for Adults Scheme
in Jammu and Kashmir
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Key dates and updates (Jammu and Kashmir)
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Gharaunda-Group Home for Adults Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir
Gharaunda-Group Home for Adults Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Scheme Overview
Gharaunda (Group Home for Adults) scheme aims at setting up Gharaunda Centres or Registered Organisations (RO) for for all Adult PwDs covered under the National Trust Act with adequate and quality care service with acceptable living standards including provision of basic medical care from profession
Eligibility Criteria
**Eligibility criteria for the PwD:**
PwD should be more than 18 years of age.
PwD should have one of the disabilities under the [National Trust Act, 1999](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3300891a62162b960cf02ce3827bb363c/uploads/2024/09/20240918793880368.pdf), which are Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
**Eligibility criteria for Registered Organization:**
Applicant should be registered with the National Trust.
Applicant should have a valid registration under the PwD Act 1995, at the time of enrolment.
The group home land should either be owned by RO or should have lease of at least 10 years with provision of renewal.
RO should have minimum 2 years of experience of working with Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with at least one year experience in one of the four disabilities under the National Trust Act.
RO should not be blacklisted by the National Trust or any other Government Organization on the date of submission of scheme enrolment form.
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Benefits
An assured home and minimum quality of care services throughout the life of the PwD.
Adequate and quality care service with acceptable living standards including provision of basic medical care from professional doctors.
Vocational activities, pre-vocational activities and assistance for further training.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Enrolment form. |
| 2 | Birth certificate or Date of Birth proof of the PwD. |
| 3 | Disability certificate. |
| 4 | BPL certificate or Income certificate of Parent or Guardian issued by competent authority as authorized by the concerned State/ Union Territory (for LIG or BPL family). |
| 5 | ID proof of parent or guardian. |
| 6 | LG certificate in case parents are not the guardians, OR |
| 7 | LG certificate, if PwD>18 years of age and parents are not the guardians. |
| 8 | Documents fulfilling the eligibility criteria |
| 9 | Address Proof, Title deed/Ownership certificate/lease deed |
| 10 | Bank details specifying the Bank account no., Name of the Account Holder, Name of the Bank, Name of the Branch and IFSC code etc. |
| 11 | Date of issue and Date of Expiry of Registration of the RO under PwD Act 1995. |
| 12 | Self-Declaration by RO regarding current setup listing out the following: |
| 13 | Scheme proposal including. |
Common questions in Jammu and Kashmir
Who can apply for Gharaunda-Group Home for Adults Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir?
Eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Gharaunda-Group Home for Adults Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Gharaunda-Group Home for Adults Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir?
Applicants in Jammu and Kashmir typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Gharaunda-Group Home for Adults Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2016 through 1 January 2016, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
This scheme has been launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.