Mandahasam Scheme To Provide Artificial Dentures To Senior Citizens
in Kerala
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Mandahasam Scheme To Provide Artificial Dentures To Senior Citizens in Kerala
Mandahasam Scheme To Provide Artificial Dentures To Senior Citizens is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
Apply for Mandahasam Scheme To Provide Artificial Dentures To Senior Citizens in Kerala
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Mandahasam Scheme to Provide Artificial Dentures to Senior Citizens” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
The applicant’s age has to be 60 years or above.
The applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
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.
The persons who have been certified by a qualified dentist in the prescribed form as unfit for placing artificial teeth.
**Note:** The priority will be given to the oldest person under the scheme.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of Aadhaar card |
| 2 | Proof of Age (Aadhaar / Election ID / School Certificate / Medical Officer's Certificate) |
| 3 | Mobile number |
| 4 | Email id |
| 5 | Passport size photo |
| 6 | Copy of Ration card/BPL certificate/Income certificate from concerned Village Officer |
| 7 | Certificate from Medical Officer- Certificate in the prescribed format from a Dentist |
| 8 | Bank details- Copy of Pass Book |
| 9 | Other documents, if any |
How to Apply in Kerala
Registration Process:
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Registration Process:
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for Mandahasam Scheme To Provide Artificial Dentures To Senior Citizens in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Mandahasam Scheme To Provide Artificial Dentures To Senior Citizens. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Mandahasam Scheme To Provide Artificial Dentures To Senior Citizens in Kerala?
Applicants in Kerala typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The aim of this scheme is to reduce nutritional, physical, and mental problems faced by elderly people after losing teeth.