"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 Committees.
Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons - Introduction
The "Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government 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 2006. The number of MDC homes is 19, of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The applicant must be an orphan.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
- The applicant must be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) who is in need of care and protection.
- The percentage of disability must be 40% or above.