Highlights
- Under the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana, the following benefits will be provided to its eligible beneficiaries : -
- Financial assistance of Rs 3,000/-
- This assistance can be used to purchase physical aid/assistive tools and devices.
- Yoga therapy and mental wellness classes.
Customer Care
- Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana Chief Minister Helpline Number : - 18001208040
- Maharashtra Social Justice and Special Assistance Department Helpline Number : - 022-22843665
- Maharashtra Social Justice and Special Assistance Department Email Helpdesk : - min.socjustice@maharashtra.gov.in
Information Brochure
Overview of the Scheme
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Name of Scheme | Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana |
Launched Year | 2024 |
Benefits |
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Beneficiaries | State Senior Citizens. |
Nodal Department | Maharashtra, Social Justice and Special Assistance Department. |
Subscription | Subscribe Here to Get Update Regarding Scheme. |
How to Apply | Applicants can apply for Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana through its application forms. |
Introduction
- 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 Vayoshri 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 Vayoshri 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 Vayoshri Yojana will be credited through DBT transfer.
- For this, the applicants must have a bank account linked with their Aadhaar card.
- Mukhyamantri Vayoshri 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 Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana.
- For scheme implementation the government proposed a budget of Rs 480 crores.
- Eligible applicants can apply for the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana online.
- For this, a dedicated online portal will be developed by the authority in the coming days.
- 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 Vayoshri Yojana can be examined.
Benefits of Scheme
- Under the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana, the following benefits will be provided to all its eligible beneficiaries :-
- 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 : -
- Glasses.
- Tripod, Stick Wheelchair.
- Folding Walker.
- Commode chair.
- Knee-brace.
- Lumber belt.
- Cervical Collar.
- Hearing Aid.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria can avail the assistance provided under the Mukhyamantri Vayoshri 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.
Documents Required
- To submit applications for Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana, applicants must produce their following documents or its details : -
- Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card.
- Bank Passbook.
- Passport Size photograph (2)
- Self Declaration Form.
- Income Certificate.
- Disability Certificate.
- Other documents as asked by the government to prove identity.
How to Apply
- Eligible beneficiaries can apply for the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Scheme online.
- Application forms for Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana will be available on the dedicated portal.
- However, the portal for the scheme is under development and yet to live.
- Once the portal is live, we will share the application process here.
- Applicants must keep their documents ready when submitting applications.
- For more updates applicants can also visit the official website of Maharashtra Social Justice and Special Assistance Department.
Important Links
- Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana Amended Guidelines.
- Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana Guidelines.
- Maharashtra, Social Justice and Special Assistance Department.
Contact Details
- Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana Chief Minister Helpline Number : - 18001208040
- Maharashtra Social Justice and Special Assistance Department Helpline 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
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