Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• People often experience symptoms of weakness or impending disabilities, as they age.
• Those who are financially strong can easily deal with these problems, as they have the means to purchase aids for their disabilities or weakness.
• However, there are some individuals, who are not that financially strong face significant challenges in their day to day life.
• Due to this, they are unable to live normal life in their daily routine, causing mental and other health issues.
• To address this issue and improve the life for elderly people in the state, the Maharashtra Government introduced a new scheme called "Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana".
• With this initiative, the government aims that senior citizens resume their daily life routine without facing any difficulties.
• The scheme is also known by other names, such as 'Maharashtra Vayoshri Yojana' or 'Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Scheme'.
• Under this scheme, the state government will provide a one time financial assistance of Rs 3,000/- to senior citizens.
• This assistance can be used to purchase physical aid/ devices/assistive tools, to address their disability and weakness.
• The financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana will be credited through DBT transfer.
• For this, the applicants must have a bank account linked with their Aadhaar card.
• Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana beneficiaries can also participate in yoga therapy centres, mental health centres, and mental health strengths centres registered with the state and central government.
• Beneficiaries aged 65 years or above with annual family income of less than Rs 2 lakhs are eligible for the scheme.
• However, those who have received similar benefits from other schemes in the past three years are not entitled for this scheme.
• Scheme will be implemented throughout the state under the guidance of the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department.
• Around 15 lakh beneficiaries will receive benefits from the Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana.
• For scheme implementation the government proposed a budget of Rs 480 crores.
• Applicants can submit the Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana application form through the provided means.
• A dedicated portal for Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana is also developed, where beneficiaries status and other details can be checked.
• The nodal department will verify the details and documents of the received applications.
• Beneficiaries who receive the assistance amount must produce the invoice and certificate of the purchased equipment.
• This invoice and certificate need to be produced within 30 days to the concerned Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare.
• A health camp will be organized by the public health department and a survey will be conducted under their initiative My Family, My Responsibility by visiting homes.
• With this survey, eligible beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana can be examined.

Scheme Benefits

• Under the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana, the following benefits will be provided to its eligible beneficiaries : -

  One time financial assistance of Rs 3,000/- Yoga Therapy and mental wellness classes. This assistance can be used to purchase physical aid devices as per the disability of the beneficiaries. For Example : - Lumber belt. Cervical Collar. Hearing Aid. Glasses. Knee-brace. Tripod Stick. Folding Walker. Commode chair. Wheelchair.

Eligibility Requirement

• Applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria can avail the assistance provided under the Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana : -
  • The applicants must be permanent resident of Maharashtra.
  • The applicants should be 65 years or above (as of 31.12.2023)
  • The annual income of the family should not exceed Rs 2 lakhs.
  • The applicants should not receive benefits or equipment from other schemes in the last three years.

Required Documents

• To submit applications for Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana, applicants must produce the following documents or details of it : -
  • Identity Proof [Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card].
  • Aadhaar linked bank account passbook.
  • Passport Size photograph (2)
  • Income Certificate.
  • Disability Certificate.
  • Self Declaration Form.

Steps to Apply

• Eligible beneficiaries can apply for the Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Scheme.
• Eligible beneficiaries can collect the Mukhyamantri Vyoshree application form from the Social justice department.
• Fill the application form with the necessary details and affix all documents to it.
• After receiving application form, the respective district offices will upload the applicants details online.
• You can also check the Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana beneficiaries status online.
• User can tap on the beneficiary status from the website home page.
• User can check the status through registration number or mobile number.
• After submitting the required details applicant will receive an OTP for authentication purpose.
• Enter the receive OTP in the space provided and the status of your application will appear on your screen.

Contact Details of Social Welfare Department

• In case of any query or grievance related to Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Scheme, beneficiaries may contact the Assistant Commissioner of respective district of Social Welfare Department, whose details are given as : -
  

  District Name	Contact Number and Email
  Mumbai City	022-25275073 mumbaicityspldswo@yahoo.com
  Mumbai Suburban	022-25222023 spldswo_mumsub@yahoo.co.in
  Thane	022-25341359 spdswot@gmail.com
  Palghar	02525-254277 spdswot@gmail.com
  Raigad	02141-222288 socialwelfareraigads@yahoo.com
  Sindhudurg	02362-228882 spswo-sindhudurg@mhsj.gov.in
  Nashik	0253-2975800 dswonashik@gmail.com
  Dhule	02562-278812 s.d.s.w.odhule@gmail.com
  Nandurbar	02564-210025 sdswo_ndr@yahoo.in
  Jalgaon	0257-2263328 swojalgaon@gmail.com
  Ahmednagar	0241-2329378 spldswo.nagar@gmail.com
  Pune	020-29706611 spldswop@gmail.com
  Satara	02162-234246 sdswosatara@gmail.com
  Sangli	0233-2374739 sdswosangli@gmail.com
  Solapur	0217-2734950 sdswospr@gmail.com
  Kolhapur	0231-2651318 sdswoko@gmail.com
  Amravati	0721-2661261 speldswo_amt@rediffmail.com
  Buldhana	07262-242245 socialwelfare.buldana63@gmail.com
  Akola	0724-2426438 sdswo_akl@rediffmail.com
  Washim	07252-235399 sdswo_washim@yahoo.in
  Yavatmal	07232-242035 spldswo.yml@gmail.com
  Nagpur	0712-2221041 sdswo.nagpur@gmail.com
  Wardha	07152-243331 sdswo123wrd@gmail.com
  Bhandara	07184-295257 swobhv1@gmail.com
  Gondiya	07182-234117 sdswo_gondia@hotmail.com
  Chandrapur	07172-253198 chasdswo@gmail.com
  Gadchiroli	07132-222192 sdswog@gmail.com
  Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar	0240-2402391 spldswoaurangabad@yahoo.com
  Jalna	02482-225172 spldswo_jalna@yahoo.in
  Beed	02442-222672 spldswo_beed@yahoo.in
  Parbhani	02452-220595 spldswo_parbhani@yahoo.in
  Latur	02382-258485 acswlatur@gmail.com
  Nanded	02462-220277 acswnanded@gmail.com
  Hingoli	02456-223702 acswhingoli@gmail.com
  Dharashiv	02472-222313 dswo2000@yahoo.com

Relevant Links

• Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana Amended Guidelines.
• Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana Guidelines.
• Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana Beneficiary Status
• Maharashtra, Social Justice and Special Assistance Department.

Contact Information

• Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana Chief Minister Helpline Number : - 18001208040
• Maharashtra Social Justice and Special Assistance Department Contact Number : - 022-22843665
• Maharashtra Social Justice and Special Assistance Department Email Helpdesk : - min.socjustice@maharashtra.gov.in
• 1st Floor, Annex Building,
  Mantralay, Madam Cama Road,
  Hutatma Rajguru Chowk,
  Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400032