Parents of severely mentally retarded and differently abled persons require emotional strength and flexibility. Older parents can find themselves overwhelmed by various medical, caregiving and financial responsibilities. PH/MR persons always need special care and attention since they cannot perform their day to day activities without someone else’s assistance. Sometimes it can be quite challenging for older parents in BPL families, especially mothers, who have to take care of household tasks and work apart from taking care of MR persons.
‘Swashraya’ for self-employment for women protecting physically and mentally challenged
Swashraya is a one-time financial aid scheme for women to start self-employment that caters to those facing severe physical and mental challenges. The project will help women who are isolated due to various reasons in life. The project targets those who are going through situations where they have to provide full-time support even in day-to-day affairs of those who simultaneously experience physical and mental challenges and find a way to make a living. 35,000 will be received as financial assistance through the self-help scheme.
Eligibility criteria
Applicant must be from BPL family.
· Parents (mothers) with children having 70% or more disability / mental retardation.
· 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.
· Beneficiaries of Aswasakiranam scheme can also submit applications.
Applicant must be from BPL family.
· Parents (mothers) with children having 70% or more disability / mental retardation.
· 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.
· Beneficiaries of Aswasakiranam scheme can also submit applications.
· Application along with detailed project report about the self-employment has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.
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