Maharashtra

Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons

Main benefit
The Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes.

Can you get this scheme?

Conditions at a glance

Disability 40% or more

About

The "Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes through the Child Welfare Committee of the district formed under the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act 2000 and Amendment Act 20

6. The numbers of MDC homes are 19 out of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.

Benefits

The Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes.
There are free facilities of food, shelter, and care & protection are provided in these homes.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should be an orphan.
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
The applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) who is in need of care and protection.
The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.

Documents needed

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How to apply

Offline

1
Visit the Child Welfare Committee, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
2
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the office of the concerned Child Welfare Committee.
4
Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the office.

Common questions

What Is The Full Form Of MDC?

The full form of MDC is "Mentally Deficient Children".

In Which Year Did The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection Of Children) Act Come Into Existence?

The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act came into existence in the year 2000.

In Which Year Did The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection Of Children) Act Last Amended?

The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act was last amended in the year 2006.

Is It Mandatory For The Child To Be An Orphan In Order To Be Eligible For This Scheme?

Yes, in order to be eligible for this scheme, the applicant should be an orphan.

Where Can I Find The List Of All The Child Welfare Committees Of Maharashtra?

The list of all the Child Welfare Committees of Maharashtra can be found at - https://jjis.maharashtra.gov.in/

Site/ViewCWCList How Many MDC Homes Under This Scheme Are Non-Granted?

The numbers of MDC homes are 19 out of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.

What Free Facilities Are Provided In The MDC Homes?

There are free facilities of food, shelter, and care & protection are provided in these homes.

Is It Mandatory For The Child To Be Mentally Deficient In Order To Be Eligible To Apply To This Scheme?

Yes, the applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC).

In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?

The target beneficiaries of this scheme are the Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection.

Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?

Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.

Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?

Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.

What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?

The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".

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