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Overview
The "Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes through the Child Welfare Committees.
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The "Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes through the Child Welfare Committee of the district formed under the Juvenile Justice Care & Protection of Children Act 2000 and Amendment Act 2006. The numbers of MDC homes are 19 out of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.
Benefits
• The Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes.
• There are free facilities of food, shelter, and care & protection are provided in these homes.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be an orphan.
3. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
4. The applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) who is in need of care and protection.
5. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the Child Welfare Committee, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline
Step 1: Visit the Child Welfare Committee, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the office of the concerned Child Welfare Committee.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the office of the concerned Child Welfare Committee.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the office.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, etc).
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Disability Certificate.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Any other document required by the Child Welfare Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Is The Full Form Of MDC?
A: The full form of MDC is "Mentally Deficient Children".
Q: In Which Year Did The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection Of Children) Act Come Into Existence?
A: The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act came into existence in the year 2000.
Q: In Which Year Did The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection Of Children) Act Last Amended?
A: The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act was last amended in the year 2006.
Q: Is It Mandatory For The Child To Be An Orphan In Order To Be Eligible For This Scheme?
A: Yes, in order to be eligible for this scheme, the applicant should be an orphan.
Q: Where Can I Find The List Of All The Child Welfare Committees Of Maharashtra?
A: The list of all the Child Welfare Committees of Maharashtra can be found at - https://jjis.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/ViewCWCList
Q: How Many MDC Homes Under This Scheme Are Non-Granted?
A: The numbers of MDC homes are 19 out of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.
Q: What Free Facilities Are Provided In The MDC Homes?
A: There are free facilities of food, shelter, and care & protection are provided in these homes.
Q: Is It Mandatory For The Child To Be Mentally Deficient In Order To Be Eligible To Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC).
Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes
Q: Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
A: The target beneficiaries of this scheme are the Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection.
Q: Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
A: Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
The "Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes through the Child Welfare Committee of the district formed under the Juvenile Justice Care & Protection of Children Act 2000 and Amendment Act 2006. The numbers of MDC homes are 19 out of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.
Benefits
• The Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes.
• There are free facilities of food, shelter, and care & protection are provided in these homes.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be an orphan.
3. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
4. The applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) who is in need of care and protection.
5. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
6. <br>
7. <br>
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the Child Welfare Committee, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline
Step 1: Visit the Child Welfare Committee, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the office of the concerned Child Welfare Committee.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the office of the concerned Child Welfare Committee.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the office.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, etc).
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Disability Certificate.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Any other document required by the Child Welfare Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Is The Full Form Of MDC?
A: The full form of MDC is "Mentally Deficient Children".
Q: In Which Year Did The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection Of Children) Act Come Into Existence?
A: The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act came into existence in the year 2000.
Q: In Which Year Did The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection Of Children) Act Last Amended?
A: The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act was last amended in the year 2006.
Q: Is It Mandatory For The Child To Be An Orphan In Order To Be Eligible For This Scheme?
A: Yes, in order to be eligible for this scheme, the applicant should be an orphan.
Q: Where Can I Find The List Of All The Child Welfare Committees Of Maharashtra?
A: The list of all the Child Welfare Committees of Maharashtra can be found at - https://jjis.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/ViewCWCList
Q: How Many MDC Homes Under This Scheme Are Non-Granted?
A: The numbers of MDC homes are 19 out of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.
Q: What Free Facilities Are Provided In The MDC Homes?
A: There are free facilities of food, shelter, and care & protection are provided in these homes.
Q: Is It Mandatory For The Child To Be Mentally Deficient In Order To Be Eligible To Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC).
Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes
Q: Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
A: The target beneficiaries of this scheme are the Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection.
Q: Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
A: Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2
The applicant should be an orphan.
3
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
4
The applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) who is in need of care and protection.
5
The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
6
<br>
7
<br>
Benefits
The Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes.
There are free facilities of food, shelter, and care & protection are provided in these homes.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 2 | 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across). |
| 3 | Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, etc). |
| 4 | Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra. |
| 5 | Disability Certificate. |
| 6 | Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc). |
| 7 | Any other document required by the Child Welfare Committee. |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: Visit the Child Welfare Committee, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline Step 1: Visit the Child Welfare Committee, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
2
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the office of the concerned Child Welfare Committee.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the office of the concerned Child Welfare Committee.
4
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the office.
Offline Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the office.
Frequently Asked Questions
The full form of MDC is "Mentally Deficient Children".
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