DESCRIBES VARIOUS GOVT SCHEMES FOR THE WELFARE OF ELDERLY,WIDOWS AND PHYSICALLY &MENTALLY CHALLENGED

1. VARIOUS GOVT
SCHEMES FOR
ELDERLY
WIDOW
PHYSICALLY
AND MENTALLY
CHALLENGED

2. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OLD AGE PENSION SCHEME (IGNOAPS)
 Specially intended for older adults above the age of 60
years, who fall below the poverty line, according to the
guidelines prescribed by the Government of India.
 The IGNOAPS assists with money up to 200 p.m., and 500
p.m., for people between 60 and 79 years and above 80
years, respectively.

3. NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR THE HEALTH CARE OF ELDERLY (NPHCE)
 Introduced in 2010, this scheme concentrates on preventive as well as
promotive care for the maintenance of overall health.
 This program was launched to address the health issues faced by
seniors. The district-level objectives include providing dedicated
health facilities in district hospitals, community health centres (CHC),
primary health centres (PHC), and sub-centres (SC) levels through
State Health Society.
 These facilities maybe free or highly subsidised

4. RASHTRIYA VAYOSHRI YOJANA
 This scheme provides physical aids and assisted-living
devices for older adults above 60 years of age that belong to
the BPL (below the poverty line) category. So, if senior
citizens wish to avail this, then they must have a BPL card.
This is a Central Sector Scheme and is entirely funded by
the Central Government.
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5. KERALA GOVT SCHEMES FOR ELDER

6. VAYOMOTRAM PROJECT
 Kerala Social Security Mission is implementing the Vayomithram
project which provides health care and support to elderly above the
age of 65 years residing at Corporation/Municipal Areas in the state.
 The Vayomithram project mainly provides free medicines through
mobile clinics, Palliative care, Help desk to the old age.

7. SAYAMPRABHA HOME
 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 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.

8. SCHEME FOR WIDOWS

9. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL WIDOW PENSION SCHEME
 The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) under
the National Social Assistance Programme provides pension of Rs. 300
per month to widowed women in BPL category and above 40 years of
age. After attaining the age of 80 years, the woman is eligible to
receive Rs. 500 per month

10. SCHEME OF WIDOW REMARRIAGE - MANGALYA
 Women belonging to the age group of 18 – 50 yrs who are legally
divorced and widowed.
 Financial Assistance of Rs. 25,000/- is provided for eligible widows
and divorced women.
 Remarriage certificate (remarriage taken place before the respective
registrar) should be produced.

11. ABHAYAKIRANAM SCHEME-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DESTITUTE
WIDOWS
 With an objective of providing a safe and better living environment to
destitute and homeless widows, Social Justice Department has
started a new initiative called ‘Abhayakiranam’ scheme.
 This scheme provides monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,000/- to
the close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and
shelter to them.

12. THE SCHEME PROPOSE TO EXTEND A HELPING HAND TO THESE FAMILIES
BY WAY OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SELF EMPLOYMENT.
THIS IS A ONE TIME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

13. GOVT SCHEME FOR PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY
DISABLED

14. SCHEME TO PROMOTE VOLUNTARY ACTION FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES (UMBRELLA SCHEME)
 :The enactment of the people with disabilities, equal opportunities and
protection of Right Act of 1995 is a landmark legislation and an
expression of India’s commitment of social justice.

15. SCHEME OF ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED PERSONS FOR
PURCHASE/LIFTING OF AIDS & APPLIANCES (ADIP)
 :The Scheme aims at helping the disabled persons by bringing
suitable, durable, scientifically-manufactured, modern, standard aids
and appliances within their reach.
 That can promote their physical, social and psychological
rehabilitation, by reducing the effects of disabilities and “enhance
their economic potential.

16. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
 The community at large is often unaware of the potential of
children with special needs. In the popular mind, special needs
are usually identified with very low expectations.
 Inclusive education supports the idea of having all the children
with special needs enrolled in mainstream schools with appropriate
modifications as far as possible.
 After the assessment of their disabilities by a team of specialists
(a doctor, a psychologist, and a special educator), the child will
be placed in appropriate educational setting
 . Open and special schools also offer vocational courses for children
with disabilities

17. EMPLOYMENT OF THE HANDICAPPED
 Assistance to the disabled persons in getting gainful employment is available
either through the special cells in normal employment exchanges or through
special employment exchanges for physically handicapped.

18. RESERVATION OF JOBS AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR DISABLED
PERSONS
 As per the order of government of India, reservationof3% in jobs have
been made in Grade 'C' and 'D'posts for the physically handicapped
persons.
 The categories benefited are given below:Category of Disability
Percentage of Reservation The Blind1%The Deaf1%The Orthopedic
Handicapped1%
 As per the provision, relaxation on age, qualification, and exemption
of fees etc were provided for the persons with disability

19. SCHEME OF INTEGRATED EDUCATION FOR THE DISABLED
CHILDREN
 Is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 1974 by the
Department of Social Welfare and after transferred to Department of
Education in 1982.
 Under the scheme handicapped children are sought to be integrated
in normal school system.
 The Hearing Handicapped (mild and moderate impaired only)
are provided allowance for purchase of Books, stationery, uniform,
transport and disabled children residing in school hostels within the
same institution where they are studying may also be paid boarding
and lodging charges as admissible under Govt. rules/schemes.

20. SCHOLARSHIPS FORTHE DISABLED
 The Scheme of Scholarship is operated by union Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment through State Governments to
disabled persons from the 9th class onwards for general
technical or professional education.
 The scholarhip is awarded for all kinds of handicapped students
subject to their obtaining of atleast 40% marks at the last annual
examination

21. RAILWAY TRAVEL CONCESSION
 The Ministry of Railway allows the disabled persons/patients to
travel at concessional fares in Indian railways.
 Deaf persons are allowed 50% concession in single and return journey
rail fares on production of Medical Certificate issued by the Govt.
Medical Officer.
 After verifying the certificate concessional tickets will be issued
by the station master.

22. NATIONAL TRUST SCHEMES
 DISHA - Early Intervention and School Readiness Scheme - This is an early intervention and
school readiness scheme for children upto 10 years with the disabilities covered under the National
Trust Act.
 VIKAAS - Day Care - A day care scheme for persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental
retardation and multiple disabilities, above 10 years for enhancing interpersonal and vocational
skills.
 SAMARTH - Respite Care - TA scheme to provide respite home for orphans, families in crisis,
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) from BPL, LIG families with at least one of the four disabilities
covered under the National Trust Act.
 GHARAUNDA - Group Home for Adults - This scheme provides housing and care services
throughout the life of the person with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple
Disabilities.
 NIRAMAYA - Health Insurance Scheme - This scheme is to provide affordable Health Insurance to
persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.

23.  SAHYOGI - Caregiver training scheme - A scheme to set up Caregiver
Cells (CGCs) for training and creating skilled workforce of caregivers
to care for Person with Disabilities (PwD) and their families.
 GYAN PRABHA - Educational support - A scheme to encourage people
with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple
Disabilities for pursuing educational/ vocational courses.
 PRERNA - Marketing Assistance - A marketing scheme to create
viable & wide spread channels for sale of products and services
produced by persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation
and multiple disabilities.
 SAMBHAV - Aids and Assistive Devices - This is a scheme to setup
additional resource centres in each city, to collate and collect the Aids,
software and other form of assistive devices.

24. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL DISABILITY PENSION SCHEME
 The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)
under the National Social Assistance Programme provides pension of
Rs. 300 per month to persons in BPL category with disability level of
80% or more. An eligible person must be at least 18 years of age and
after attaining the age of 80 years, the person is eligible to receive Rs.
500 per month.