Social Justice Department

Social Justice Department is working with the concept of welfare state is underpinning socio-economic development plans of Kerala Government. The department is working hard for the upliftment of marginalised groups and to provide justice to the victimised. The Directorate of Social Justice under the Department is the nodal agency for implementing the social welfare schemes of the State Government and various welfare schemes of the Government of India. Department is implementing various Schemes for Differently Abled, Senior citizens, Transgenders and probationers.

A. SCHEMES FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED

1. SCHOLARSHIP FOR DISABLED STUDENTS

The disabled students studying in Schools, Colleges and those who attending Professional, PG courses and technical trainings are being given scholarship by Social Justice Department. The annual family income of the applicant should be below Rs.36,000/- and they should obtain 40% marks in the examination in the previous year.

SL NO.	Standard	Day Scholars	Hostel Students	Reader’s allowance
1	Students from Class 1 to Class 4	300		200
2	Students from Class 5 to Class 10	500		200
3	+1, +2, IT Equivalent Courses	750	1000	300
4	Degree, Polytechnic, Equivalent training courses, (Implant training)	1000	1500	400
4	Professional, PG courses	1000	1500	400

Guidelines for applying:-

Disability category of students (Blind / Deaf / Orthopedically handicapped/ Mental Retardation).
Disability percentage (40 % or more.)
Combined Annual income of the family should not exceed Rs 36,000/-
Those students who have not obtained 40% marks in the examination in the previous year need not apply.
In case of Blind students Reader’s allowance will be provided.

2. VIDYAKIRANAM SCHEME- EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN OF DISABLED PARENTS

Social Justice Department has initiated a new comprehensive scheme called ‘Vidyakiranam’ that provides educational assistance to children of differently abled parents (disability for both parents/ disability for anyone parent) who are economically deprived. From each category educational assistance will be provided to 25 children from each district for duration of 10 months. The children have been categorized as follows:-

Sl No.	Class	Scholarship Rate
1.	Standard 1 to 5	Rs. 300/-
2.	Standard 6 to 10	Rs. 500/-
3.	+1, +2, ITI equivalent courses	Rs. 750/-
4.	Degree, Post-Graduation, Polytechnic, equivalent courses, training Courses, professional Courses	Rs. 1000/-

Eligibility criteria

Scholarship will be provided to children of disabled parents belonging to BPL category.
The disability of father/ mother must be 40 percentage or above.
Copy of BPL ration card / Income certificate from the concerned Village Officer.
Copy of Medical board certificate showing percentage of disability.
Attested copy of Disability ID card.

3. VIDYAJYOTHI FINANCIAL AID FOR UNIFORMS AND STUDY MATERIALS TO PH STUDENTS

Social Justice Department with the help of Kerala Social Security Mission conducted a State-wide disability survey and it has been identified that there are 7,79,793 differently abled persons out of which 1,30,799 persons are below the age of 18 years. For the educational upliftment of such PH students, Social Justice Department has initiated a new scheme called ‘Vidyajyothi’ scheme that provides financial assistance for purchase of uniforms and study materials.
Financial assistance is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above on the following basis:-

Sl No	Course/Class	Assistance for Study materials	Assistance for Uniform
1.	9th to 10th Standard	@ Rs. 1000/- each (50 children from each district)	@ Rs. 1500/- (30 children from each district)
2.	+1, +2, ITI, Polytechnic, VHSC	@ Rs. 2000/- each (50 children from each district)	@ Rs. 1500/- each (30 children from each district)
3.	Degree, Diploma, Professional Courses	@ Rs. 3000/- each (25 children from each district	Nil
4.	Post Graduation	@ Rs. 3000/- each (20 children from each district)	Nil

Eligibility Criteria:-

The applicant must be studying in Government / Aided Institution.
Attested copy of certificate issued by the Medical Board proving that the applicant has 40% or more disability.
Applicant’s annual family income is not applicable under this scheme.
The Head of Institution should attest the duly filled application form.
Priority must be given to BPL category students.

The duly filled application form has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.

4. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED STUDENTS PURSUING (10TH, +1, +2 EQUIVALENT EXAMS)

The Social Justice Department has initiated a scheme that provides financial assistance to such school dropouts to pursue SSLC, +1, +2 equivalent courses implemented by State Literacy Mission.

Eligibility criteria:-

Differently abled students with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply
Financial assistance will be provided to students falling in APL as well as BPL categories.

Benefits:-

For SSLC/10th class- Rs. 1750/- for course fee and Rs. 500/- for Exam fee, Rs. 100/- for Registration fee
+1 class -Rs. 1950/- for course fee and Rs. 700/- for Exam fee, Rs. 100/- for Registration fee, Rs. 200/- for Admission fee
+2 class-Rs. 1950/- for course fee.

5. MATRU JYOTHI -FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED MOTHERS

This scheme implemented by the Social Justice Department provides a financial assistance of Rs 2,000/- to visually impaired mothers for the aid and nurture of baby after delivery and for the preparation of basic amenities. As per the scheme financial assistance will be provided to the blind mothers until the child turns 2 years. The scheme is implemented as per G.O.(Rt)No.380-2015-SJD dated 17-06-2015

Eligibility criteria:-

Applicant’s Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-
Visual impairment must be 40% or more.

Documents to be produced

Copy of certificate issued by Medical Board showing visual impairment.
Discharge certificate.
Income certificate (If the applicant belongs to BPL category, copy of Ration card).
Bank account details.
Copy of bank pass book.

6. MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE TO DIFFERENTLY ABLED WOMEN AND TO DAUGHTERS OF DIFFERENTLY ABLED PARENTS

Govt has sanctioned a scheme for giving an amount of Rs.10,000/- as the Marriage Assistance to physically handicapped girls and the daughters of physically handicapped parents.The revised the amount of marriage assistance to Rs. 30,000/-.

Funding Pattern	Government of Kerala
Beneficiaries	Differently abled women and also to the differently abled parents for the marriage of their daughters
Benefits	A one – time assistance of Rs. 30,000/- is provided to the beneficiaries
Eligibility Criteria	1.Combined Annual family income should not exceed Rs 1,00,000/- 2.Applications for Assistance can be submitted for the marriage of 2 daughters. The only condition applicable is that the application for second child’s marriage can be submitted only after 3 years after the initial grant of allowance. While submitting the application for marriage assistance the bride should have completed 18 years of age.
Documents	Attested copy of Ration card Disability Identity card Birth Certificate (from Corporation/ Municipality/Panchayath) showing that the bride is the daughter of disabled person Applicant’s Family Income certificate from the concerned Village Officer.

How to avail The application forms are to be obtained from District Social Justice Offices and to submit to the same office with required documents

7. DISTRESS RELIEF FUND FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED (MEDICAL TREATMENT)

- for medical treatment, including surgery.
- To persons who become handicapped due to accidents.
- For any other purpose which are not covered by the existing schemes for the handicapped.The maximum amount of financial assistance per person a year has been fixed at Rs.5,000.

Those handicapped persons whose annual income does not exceed (Rs 20,000/- in Rural areas and Rs. 22,375/- in Urban area) shall be eligible for financial assistance. a. Blind
Applications for financial assistance can be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officer (DSJO).The DSJO shall forward the applications to the Secretary to Govt.- Social Justice Department in the Secretariat with recommendations duly certifying the eligibility after personal enquiry in the individual cases with copy to the Director of Social.

8. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BLIND AND ORTHOPEDICALLY HANDICAPPED ADVOCATES

In the scheme for the payment of financial assistance to blind and Orthopedically Handicapped Advocates the annual income of the family should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-. The applicant under this scheme shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant of Rs.3000/- for the purchase of books, provisional suits etc., and they are being paid reader’s allowance @ Rs.4000/- per month for a period of 8 years.
Objective
The applicant shall satisfy the following conditions for being eligible for financial assistance :-

- 1. He/She shall be a native and resident of Kerala State
  2. He/She shall be an advocate practising in anyone or more Courts in Kerala
  3. The combined annual income of the applicant and his/her family from all sources shall not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-

9. SWASRAYA SCHEME

Social Justice Department has devised an innovative scheme called “Swasraya” which provides financial assistance to single mothers which will enable them to find self-employment. An amount of Rs 35,000/- is being provided to the beneficiaries as one time assistance.

Eligibility criteria:-

Applicant must be from BPL family.
Elderly parents (mothers) with children having 70% or more disability / mental retardation will be given priority.
Mothers of severely disabled/mentally challenged bed-ridden patients will be given priority.
Single/Unwed mothers/Wives abandoned by husbands/Legally divorced women/Separated women are eligible to apply under this scheme.
Close relatives (women- as mentioned in the above category) who act as care takers of severely disabled/mentally
challenged patients can also apply.

Application along with detailed project report about the self-employment has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.
Beneficiaries of Aswasakiranam scheme can also submit applications

10. SCHOLARSHIP FOR DISABLED STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREE, PG COURSES (DISTANCE EDUCATION)

Eligibility criteria: –

Disabled students pursuing Degree, PG courses through Open universities, Distance education or through Private registration (Universities inside Kerala) are eligible to apply for scholarship.
Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-
Disabled students pursuing Degree, PG courses are eligible
Only those who are appearing for the exam each year will be eligible for further financial assistance.

Benefits:-

1. The scholarship is being provided for meeting the expenses of Registration fee, Course fee, Tuition fee, Exam fee, Purchase of books, study materials, etc. The amount of assistance has been fixed at a maximum of Rs. 10,000/-

How to apply:-

The duly filled application forms have to be submitted to the concerned Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). The CDPOs have to conduct an enquiry and scrutinize the documents and submit the same to the respective District Social Justice Officers.

11. Vijayamritham Scheme-Cash award for meritorious CWDs

The Department has devised a new scheme called Vijayamritham which provides onetime cash award to meritorious differently abled students who have secured high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate & Professional courses. Through this scheme, the department aims to mainstream the Children with Disabilities and create awareness among them on their fundamental rights.
As a token of appreciation, Certificates and Memento will be presented to the selected students.

Amount of Assistance

Sl No.	Category	Eligibility	Amount	No. of students per district
1.	Degree / Equivalent courses	60% marks for Arts subject, 80% marks for Science subject	8000/-	10 students
2.	Post-Graduation & Professional courses	60 % and above	10,000/-	5 students

Criteria

The applicants must have passed the courses from Government / Aided Colleges/ Other Affiliated Institutions (Parallel colleges, Distance Education Centres).
Application forms have to submitted with -Copy of course completion certificate (along with mark list), Aadhar Card, Medical board Certificate, copy of Bank passbook duly attested by Gazetted officer.
The applicants must have passed the examination in single chance.
If two or more students have the same eligibility then priority must be given to student with higher disability percentage.

How to apply

The applicants must submit the duly filled applications along with supporting documents to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.

12.Sahachari scheme for encouraging NCC/NSS/SPC units assisting CWDs

Social Justice Department has introduced a novel project known as ‘Sahachari’ scheme which intended to provide encouragement to NCC/NSS/SPC units functioning in schools who offer assistance to differently abled students in studies as well as other extra-curricular activities. The outreach activities in the area of disability sector will also be taken into account for consideration to this appreciation.
Citation and Certificates will be awarded to pro-active NCC/NSS/SPC units, who offer service to the much needy differently abled students. For this purpose, the Department of Social Justice has earmarked an amount of Rs. 40,000/- for each district.

13. Pariraksha scheme for Differently Abled Persons

The main objective of the scheme is to cater assistance to needy differently abled persons who are in a crisis or facing emergency situations. Without which the crisis can take a toll on their physical and psychological health..

Service must be catered to all differently abled persons irrespective of gender (Male/Female/Transgender).
BPL category limit should not be considered.
The fund can be utilized for catering the needs such as emergency surgeries, first aid, ambulance service, food and clothing, etc.
The fund can be utilized for medical examination, rehabilitation and institutionalization of destitute, wandering and bereaved disabled persons.
It can also be used for providing emergency medical aid for differently abled persons suffering from natural calamities, acid attacks and life-threatening burns.
This scheme can only be availed by those who have 40 % or more disability and who submit disability certificate.
The service of Private hospitals can be utilized for administering first aid treatments. But in case of expert medical treatment, an expert opinion has to be sought from Government hospital.

The duly filled application forms must be forwarded through the respective Institution heads to the concerned District Social Justice Officers. The scholarship amount will be transferred to the bank account of the eligible beneficiaries.

14.SCHEME FOR PROVIDING ASSISTIVE DEVICES TO DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS

Social Justice Department has initiated a new scheme which provides assistive devices to differently abled persons for improving their quality of life in terms of mobility, communication and for performing their daily activities. There are a wide range of assistive devices available to meet the needs of person with disabilities like Joy stick operated Wheel chair, Smart Phone with screen Reader, Daisy Player, CP Wheel Chair, Talking Calculator, etc. By use of these Aids & assistive devices, people with disabilities become independent and their participation in the society increases.

Eligibility Criteria

Disabled persons with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply
Combined annual family income should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-
Those PWDs who have already received assistive devices from Agencies/ Non-Governmental organizations/Government organizations are not eligible to apply.
The Medical Board should certify that the applicant is capable to use the assistive device.

The District Social Justice Officers must invite applications through Newspaper advertisements as well as through Anganwadi centres and the applications thus received will be scrutinized by Child Development Project Officers. The eligible beneficiaries will be provided with the assistive devices purchased through open tender/ or from accredited agencies.

B.SCHEMES FOR TRANSGENDERS.

1.IDENTITY CARD FOR TRANSGENDER PERSONS

The Social Justice Department has rolled out an initiative for providing identity cards for Transgender persons in a bid to ensure that benefits of the government run welfare schemes reach transgenders. The Transgender Identity card application services have been made available online. Through this noble initiative the Department is moving forward from a manual process to a completely digitized platform.
The Transgender persons can log onto the website- www.sjd.kerala.gov.in for availing this service. The applicants can apply for ID cards from the link provided in the website. While filling up the online application form they must enter the necessary details like Name, Contact address and upload their photo and signature and submit the application.
The first level scrutiny of applications would be done at Directorate level and forwarded to District level officers and after the final approval, the application would be send for printing.The ID card Management system has been developed by C-DIT (Centre for Development of Imaging Technology).
This ID card will have a unique number which will be made mandatory for availing the services and benefits of the scheme that the Department has to offer to the Transgender community. The ID card will contain a hologram for ensuring security and avoiding duplication of ID card. The card upholds the Supreme Court judgment on right to self-identify one’s gender as male, female or transgender.

2.SAMANWAYA CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR TRANSGENDERS

The main problem faced by Transgender community is the high rate of school and college dropouts caused due to social discrimination, financial constraints and lack of family support. Such marginalized groups face severe unemployment due to lack of proper education and social stigma in society.
Being the first State to implement Transgender policy, Kerala has introduced several welfare initiatives for mainstreaming the Transgender community. The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA) along with Social Justice Department has rolled out a continuing education programme called ‘Samanwaya’ for such target population.
As part of this ‘Samanwaya’ scheme KSLMA conducted a survey and identified 918 transgender persons who expressed their willingness to register under this programme. Out of this 145 community members have registered for Class 4, 7, 10 and higher secondary equivalent courses. Through this scheme the Transgender persons can continue their education which would increase their employment opportunities and help them to get a job and thereby lead a quality life.

3.SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRANSGENDER STUDENTS

As an effort to bring marginalized Transgender community to the mainstream of society, Social Justice Department has initiated a scheme for providing scholarship to Transgender students from 7th standard onwards studying in State Govt./ Govt aided/ Self Financing schools.
The financial assistance is being provided to Transgender students on the following basis-

For TG students from 7th std. to 10th std – (Rs. 1000/- per month for 10 months)
For TG students studying in Plus one & Plus two- (Rs. 1500/- per month for 10 months)
For TG students pursuing Diploma, Degree, Post Graduation, Professional courses-(Rs. 2000/- per month for 10 months)

Eligibility Criteria:-

Self declaration Affidavit stating that the applicant in Transgender.
Income limit does not apply.
Eligile applicants have to forward duly filled application form through Head of Educational Institutions which has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.

4.FINANCIAL AID FOR PROVIDING HOSTEL FACILITY TO TRANSGENDER STUDENTS

The Department of Social Justice has introduced a scheme that provides an amount of Rs 4,000/- as financial assistance to Transgender community as rent for finding hostel facility / accommodation.

Criteria

Applicants pursuing courses in Government / Aided /Un-aided / Self-financing institutions can apply under this scheme.
The duly filled application forms have to submitted along with supporting documents (Declaration Statements from District Transgender Justice Board / District Social Justice Officer, House owner, From concerned Educational Institution.)
After scrutiny of the applications the financial aid of Rs 4000/- will be transferred to the bank account of the eligible candidates.
During the commencement of each academic year the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.

5.24X7 HELPLINE FOR TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

Kerala is the first State to establish a Policy for Transgenders, in India. As a novel initiative, Social Justice Department under Government of Kerala has launched a 24×7 transgender helpline – 1800 425 2147 The objective is to provide necessary assistance to transgenders who are in distress, enlighten them with an idea of their basic rights and also provide counselling and legal assistance. This one of a kind helpline will also act as a crisis management centre that ensures the service of community counsellors and legal advisers

6.SELF-EMPLOYMENT SCHEME FOR TRANSGENDERS (SEWING MACHINE)

For addressing the financial needs of the downtrodden Transgender community, the Department has implemented a scheme that provides self-employment for them. Through this scheme sewing machines will be distributed to the Transgenders who has undergone tailoring / embroidery training so that they can earn a livelihood of their own.

Criteria

Applicant must possess Transgender Identity card.
Document of Address proof (Aadhar card, Voter’s ID card).
Applicant must be well versed in embroidery/tailoring work.
The duly filled application form along with supporting documents has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officer.

7. FINANCIAL AID TO TRANSGENDERS FOR SEX REASSIGNMENT SURGERY

As a helping hand for the TG community, Social Justice Department has formulated a scheme which provides financial assistance to Transgender persons for undergoing sex reassignment surgery. The maximum amount of financial assistance will be upto Rs. 2 lakh.

Criteria:-

The applicants must possess Transgender Identity cards.
Address proof (Aadhar, Voters ID).
Medical Report regarding the SRS from the Hospital and declaration from the concerned Doctor.
Must have completed 18 years of age.
Bank account details with IFSC code.
Self-declaration statement (as included in the application form)

How to apply:-

Transgender persons who have undergone first session of gender reassignment surgery and final phase of SRS can apply under this scheme along with supporting documents to Director, Social Justice Department.

8.FINANCIAL AID TO TRANSGENDERS FOR FURTHER TREATMENT AFTER SRS

As an alternative to solve this gender diversity the transgender persons resort to Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS). Transgenders who have undergone sex reassignment surgery have to continue proper medication throughout the recovery period. Socially and economically backward TG community struggle to meet the day to day expenses incurred during the recovery period. Hence, it is essential to provide financial assistance during the course of the recovery which involves counselling, treatment, food and other expenses. An amount of Rs. 3000/- will be provided as financial assistance by Social Justice Department over a period of 12 months from the date of SRS.

Criteria:-

The applicants must possess Transgender Identity cards.
Address proof (Aadhar, Voters ID).
Medical Report regarding the SRS and declaration from the concerned Doctor.
Age limit must be between 18 to 40 years.
Bank account details with IFSC code.
Self-declaration statement (as included in the application form)

9. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO TRANSGENDERS FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT

The Department has formulated an innovative scheme which provides financial assistance to Transgenders for earning a livelihood through self-employment. The maximum amount of financial assistance under this scheme is Rs 50,000/-

Criteria:-

The applicant must possess Transgender Identity card.
Address proof (Aadhar, Voters ID, etc).
Applicant must be literate (able to read & write).
Age limit must be between 18 to 55 years.
Bank account details with IFSC code.

How to apply:-

The duly filled application form along with necessary supporting documents and detailed project proposal has to be submitted to Director, Social Justice Department.

10. SCHEME FOR IMPARTING DRIVING CLASSES TO TRANSGENDERS

As an effort to bring the Transgender community to the mainstream of the society, Social Justice Department has initiated a new scheme that imparts driving classes for selected Transgenders across the State. The project aims to provide self-employment to the transgenders in the state. As part of the initiative 5 Transgenders selected from each district will be provided four-wheeler driving training classes at the rate of Rs. 8,500/- per person.
This training programme will enable them to be self-sufficient and provide them with numerous job opportunities in Tourism, Transport as well as other sectors. The scheme will be implemented by the concerned District Social Justice Officers, who will select 5 Transgenders from each district and invite quotations from authorized driving schools registered under the Motor Vehicle Department.

11. MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE FOR LEGALLY MARRIED TRANSGENDER COUPLES

It is for the first time in the country that two transgender individuals, who have undergone sex change surgery, got married under Special Marriage Act. But the welfare schemes under this Act do not cover transgender individuals who are legally married after sex change surgery. Hence the Department has introduced a new scheme which provides marriage assistance for legally married transgender couples who have underwent Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS). The amount of marriage assistance has been fixed to Rs. 30,000/-.
This scheme is intended to help the deprived transgender individuals who are planning to get married legally to lead a steady normal family life.

Criteria:-

The applicants must possess Transgender Identity card.
The couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from date of marriage and not exceeding the 1 year period.
The duly attested copy of marriage certificate has to be submitted along with the application form.
Original certificate (from Ward member/Councillor) proving that the married couple are living together.
For receiving the aid, one of the partners should belong to the Transgender community.
Those who have already availed the financial assistance but opt for a second marriage after divorce won’t be eligible for further aid.

How to apply:-

The duly filled application form along with necessary supporting documents have to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officer.

12. SCHEME FOR IMPARTING SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO TRANSGENDERS

As part of providing a helping hand to the Transgender community in distress, Social Justice Department has formulated a new comprehensive welfare scheme that imparts skill development training to Transgenders. The main aim of the scheme is to bring the transgender community to mainstream of the society by providing skill training so that they become self-reliant.
This training programme will build self-confidence and would create self-employment opportunities for disadvantaged TG community. For implementation of the scheme an amount of Rs. 5 lakh each has been allotted to District Social Justice Officers to meet the expenses for providing skill development training, food and accommodation to selected list of TG participants. The courses offered to the TG community must be affiliated to State Govt. Universities/ Government approved agencies.
The applications received have to be scrutinized and recommended by the concerned District Transgender Justice Board.

C.Comprehensive scheme for Senior Citizens

1.Sayamprabha Home

The number of elderly population in India is growing rapidly. Nowadays one of the most widespread problems faced by senior citizens is loneliness in family atmosphere. Elderly men and women who lost their partners suffer isolation at home during daytime due to lack of company when their children go to work and grandchildren go to schools.
We need to improve the protection of older person’s rights so that elderly people can fully enjoy their human rights. Senior citizens should also be brought to mainstream of the society along with others to create a better living situation. The State Government is initiating steps for setting up Community Care Centers in each block panchayat.
“Sayamprabha Home” project is a new initiative of Social Justice Department that provides Day Care facilities in co-operation with LSGD institutions. These Day care centres will provide the most required services and help on a barrier free platform to the old age people in their age of need. These day care facilities offer an opportunity for the senior citizens to mingle with their own age group; it can also provide solace to elderly who suffer loneliness during daytime. As an initial phase 70 such Day care centres have been identified operated by LSGD institutions which will provide counseling programmes, Yoga meditation programmes to the Senior Citizens.
Beneficiaries
Persons above 60 years of age from the concerned Panchayats / Municipalities / Corporations will be benefited from this project. At least 20 beneficiaries from each Sayamprabha Homes can be provided with the services.
Key services provided through Sayamprabha Homes

Create opportunity for social interaction among senior citizens.
Provide yoga training classes.
The centres offer wide range of activities to keep the elderly occupied with activities designed to meet physical, emotional and social needs.
Engage them in activities which include physiotherapy, meditation, counseling, medical check-ups, etc.
To provide food atleast 2 times a day for senior citizens who suffer from malnutrition.

2.Mandahasam-Scheme to provide artificial dentures to Senior citizens

Mandahasam is a new initiative by Social Justice Department for giving free tooth set for the senior citizens. The scheme aims to reduce nutritional, physical and mental problems faced by the elderly people after loosing teeth. The department would prepare a list of dental colleges and dental treatment centres from where the beneficiaries could avail treatment. It would also ensure the quality of artificial tooth and quality treatment by setting standards and norms

One beneficiary would get maximum financial assistance of Rs.5,000/- for fixing the tooth.

Eligibility Criteria	Senior citizens who fall in BPL category would be eligible for the benefit under this scheme.
Benefit	One beneficiary would get maximum financial assistance of Rs.5,000/- for fixing the tooth.
Documents	Copy of Ration card/BPL certificate/Income certificate from concerned Village Officer Copy of Aadhar card/ Election ID/Certificate from Medical Officer Certificate in the prescribed format from a Dentist

3.Vayo Amrutham

Evolution of finite health care protocols had added years to life thus resulting in increased old age population. But the lifestyle adopted by the majority population had lead to deteriorated health status and the emerging life style disease is enhancing the morbidity even though has been declined. The nuclear family in the present society has paved the way to more number of old age homes. Old age people are forced to isolate from nuclear families. From this problem the number of old age people from society is a big issue. The old age population is living with social isolation along with physical and mental health probelms.
The Social Justice Department with the support of Indian System of Medicine department has implemented this new initiative in 15 Old age homes for the treatment of inmates who are suffering from health problems. Majority of cases treated as health ailments Diabetes, Asthma, Skin diseases, Arthritis, eye and ear diseases, etc. Health care also includes palliative care for bedridden and couselling.
As part of this scheme Ayurvedic treatment is being provided to the Inmates belonging to all the Government Old Age Homes functioning under Social Justice Department. The Inmate will be benefited with the service of a Medical Officer and an attender.

4.VAYOMADHURAM

It is a new scheme implemented by Social Justice Department to provide Glucometer to Ecconomically weak senior citizens to monitor the level of sugar in their blood The application and other details will be available in District Social Justice Offices
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