The Government of Mizoram, in the Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs Department, has established a scheme by the name of State Senior Citizens Home Scheme to assist the homeless elderly who are devoid of family care. This program guarantees the elderly people aged 60 years and above access to a secure, caring, and decent environment to live.
This is the only such place in Mizoram today with a capacity of 25 elderly. In addition to shelter, the Home targets physical, emotional, and social well-being of beneficiaries.
Key Benefits of the Scheme
Eligible senior citizens admitted to the Home receive:
- Secure and safe accommodation with special care.
- Availability of basic facilities to live.
- Recreational and wellness activities to support mental and emotional health
- A conducive social environment that enhances dignity and social inclusion.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for admission into the State Senior Citizens Home, an applicant must:
- Be a permanent resident of Mizoram
- Be 60 years of age or above
- Not have any family members or relatives to provide support
This scheme strictly prioritises elderly individuals who are completely homeless and in need of assistance.
Documents Required
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- V.C. or Local Council recommendation letter
- Branch YMA recognition letter
- Doctor’s letter or medical report (if available)
Ensuring the documents are self-attested (where needed) can speed up the approval process.
How to Apply for the Mizoram State Senior Citizens Home Scheme
This is an offline application process:
- Download the application form from the official Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs Department, Mizoram website.
- Fill in all mandatory details and attach the required documents.
- Submit the complete application to the Director, Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs Department, Mizoram.
- Make sure to collect an acknowledgement receipt containing the date, time, and submission reference number for future tracking.
Applicants may later be assessed for eligibility by concerned authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞?
A sheltered home to homeless elderly in Mizoram that is managed by the government.
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?
The residents of Mizoram of 60 years of age and more, without family support.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞?
The Home accommodates up to 25 residents.
𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝?
No, there is free and unpaid shelter and care which is offered to eligible beneficiaries.
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?
No, the scheme is exclusively for Mizoram residents.
𝐈𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞?
Residents receive basic medical and health care services.
𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?
No, it is a plan that is intended only to the people who are elderly and do not have any support network.
Conclusion
The Mizoram State Senior Citizens Home Scheme is an indication of a great move in the direction of taking care of the vulnerable elderly in the state. The scheme will not leave any senior citizen without dignity and hope by providing them with a stable home, basic needs and emotional support.
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