Samarth-Respite Care Scheme
in Uttarakhand
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Samarth-Respite Care Scheme in Uttarakhand
Samarth-Respite Care Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Samarth-Respite Care Scheme in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
Samarth (Respite Care) scheme, launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, aims at setting up Samarth Centres for providing respite and residential care for the specified categories of Persons with Disability (PwD).
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant 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.
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Benefits
Group Home: Registered Orgaisations(RO) should provide group home facilities for all age groups with adequate and quality care service with acceptable living standards including provision of basic medical care from professional doctors.
Vocational Activities: Samarth Centre should provide age specific vocational activities, pre-vocational activities and assistance for training or schooling as applicable on case to case basis.
Staffing: There should be a provision of at least two Special Educators (+Vocational Trainers), one Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, three Caregivers, two Ayas and a Cook in the Samarth centre.
Infrastructure facilities: Samarth Centre should provide therapeutic aids and appliances, hygienic lodging and other facilities for the PwDs.
Assessment and Evaluation: PwD should be assessed and evaluated by experts in the related field on a regular basis to understand their individual needs and also to monitor the progress of the PwD. The Samarth centre should maintain a record in the growth and development charts of the PwD on a regular basis (with the help of experts).
Linkage with Gharaunda Scheme: The Samarth Centre should facilitate shifting the PwD who is above 18 years of age and has spent more than 5 years in the Samarth Centre to Gharaunda centre.
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 Parents 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 | Declaration proof of the guardianship if PwD <18 years of age and parents are not the guardians. (OR), |
| 7 | LG certificate, if PwD >18 years of age and parents are not the guardians. |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Samarth-Respite Care Scheme in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Samarth-Respite Care Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Samarth-Respite Care Scheme in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
This scheme has been launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.