Mandahasam Scheme To Provide Artificial Dentures To Senior Citizens

Description
The scheme “Mandahasam Scheme to Provide Artificial Dentures to Senior Citizens” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. This scheme is started by the Government of Kerala for giving free tooth sets to senior citizens. The scheme aims to reduce nutritional, physical, and mental problems faced by elderly people after losing teeth. The Department of Social Justice would prepare a list of dental colleges and dental treatment centers from where the beneficiaries could avail treatment. It would also ensure the quality of artificial teeth and quality treatment by setting standards and norms.

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Benefits
• Under the scheme, one beneficiary would get maximum financial assistance of ₹5,000/- for fixing the tooth.
• **Note:** The benefit of this scheme is not given for only partial replacement of teeth.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
2. The applicant’s age has to be 60 years or above.
3. The applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
4. The persons who have completely lost their teeth or those who have partially lost their teeth and are in a position to have them extracted as they are unusable are eligible to apply under the scheme.
5. The persons who have been certified by a qualified dentist in the prescribed form as unfit for placing artificial teeth.
6. **Note:** The priority will be given to the oldest person under the scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration Process:
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in

Registration Process:

Required Documents
• Copy of Aadhaar card
• Proof of Age (Aadhaar / Election ID / School Certificate / Medical Officer's Certificate)
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport size photo
• Copy of Ration card/BPL certificate/Income certificate from concerned Village Officer
• Certificate from Medical Officer- Certificate in the prescribed format from a Dentist
• Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
• Other documents, if any

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the aim of this scheme?
A: The aim of this scheme is to reduce nutritional, physical, and mental problems faced by elderly people after losing teeth.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: The persons who have completely lost their teeth or those who have partially lost their teeth and are in a position to have them extracted as they are unusable are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for Senior Citizens?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for Senior Citizens.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.

Q: Is this scheme only for Below Poverty Line (BPL) category?
A: Yes, the applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category only.

Q: Who will be given preference in this scheme?
A: The priority will be given to the oldest person under the scheme.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, one beneficiary would get maximum financial assistance of [?]5,000/- for fixing the tooth.

Q: Where can the beneficiaries avail of dental treatment?
A: The Department of Social Justice would prepare a list of dental colleges and dental treatment centers from where the beneficiaries could avail treatment.

Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in