Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana

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 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 Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana.
• For scheme implementation the government proposed a budget of Rs 480 crores.
• Eligible applicants can apply for the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree 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 Vyoshree Yojana can be examined.

Benefits of Scheme

• Under the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana, the following benefits will be provided to 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 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.

Documents Required

• To submit applications for Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree 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 Vyoshree Scheme online.
• Application forms for Mukhyamantri Vyoshree 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 Vyoshree Yojana Amended Guidelines.
• Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vyoshree Yojana Guidelines.
• Maharashtra, Social Justice and Special Assistance Department.

Contact Details

• 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
• 1st Floor, Annex Building,
  Mantralay, Madam Cama Road,
  Hutatma Rajguru Chowk,
  Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400032