Vayomadhuram Scheme For Providing Glucometer To Senior Citizens

Description
The scheme “Vayomadhuram Scheme for Providing Glucometer to Senior Citizens” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Kerala has the largest number of diabetes patients in India and 19.4% of people have diabetes in Kerala on the basis of studies conducted by ICMR Indian Council of Medical Research . 80% of the old-age population in Kerala suffers from diabetes. The Government of Kerala has started this scheme which provides glucometers freely to elderly diabetic persons coming under Below Poverty Line BPL category. Under this scheme, the Government will provide glucometers to 1000 diabetic old age persons in each district of Kerala State.

Benefits
• Glucometers are provided freely to elderly diabetic persons coming under Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
• Glucometers are provided to 1000 diabetic old age persons in each district of Kerala.

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. An authorized Doctor has to certify that the applicant is suffering from diabetes.
5. **Note:** If there are a large number of applicants, priority will be given to older persons.

Required Documents
• Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Proof of Age (Any document approved by the government)
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport size photo
• Medical certificate issued by Govt./NRHM Doctor certifying that the applicant is suffering from diabetes.
• Self-attested copy of BPL ration card / Copy of BPL certificate issued from Panchayat/ Municipality /Corporation / BPL Income certificate from concerned Village office.
• Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
• Other documents, if any

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Vayomadhuram Scheme”?
A: Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala is provided glucometers freely to 1000 elderly diabetic persons coming under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category in each district of Kerala State.

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 elderly diabetic persons who are 60 years or above coming under Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for elderly persons?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for elderly persons who are 60 years or above.

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: If there are a large number of applicants, priority will be given to older persons.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, Glucometers are provided freely to elderly diabetic persons coming under Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Q: How many persons will be given glucometers in a district of Kerala?
A: Glucometers are provided to 1000 diabetic old age persons in each district of Kerala.

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