The Rehabilitation Allowance to Lepers Scheme is a welfare initiative launched by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to provide financial and medical support to leprosy patients residing in the state. The scheme offers ₹750 per month as financial assistance, along with free medical treatment and educational support for the children of leprosy patients. The scheme aims to improve the living conditions of leprosy patients and ensure they receive the necessary medical care and rehabilitation.
Benefits
- Monthly Allowance: ₹750 per month provided to each leprosy patient.
- Free Medical Treatment: Medical care and medicines are provided free of charge.
- Educational Support: Assistance for the education of the children of leprosy patients.
- Counseling and Rehabilitation: Counseling and rehabilitation services are provided to support leprosy patients.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a leprosy patient living in a leprosy colony.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- The applicant must not be a recipient of any other government scheme or pension.
Application Process
Offline
- The applicant can obtain the application form from the nearest Leprosy Control Unit or the District Social Welfare Office.
- The completed application form, along with the required documents, should be submitted to the concerned authorities for verification.
- After document verification, the applicant will be enrolled in the scheme and will start receiving the financial assistance.
Documents Required
- Leprosy Certificate (from a medical authority).
- The applicant should not be employed in the government/semi-government sector.
- Recommendation from the concerned Gram Panchayat.
- Copy of the Parivar Register.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Bank Account Details (for direct transfer of funds).
- No age limit is applied for this scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for the Rehabilitation Allowance to Lepers Scheme?
Leprosy patients residing in leprosy colonies in Himachal Pradesh are eligible for the scheme. - How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
Each eligible leprosy patient receives ₹750 per month. - Can leprosy patients living outside leprosy colonies apply for the scheme?
No, only those living in designated leprosy colonies are eligible. - What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A leprosy certificate, Aadhaar card, bank account details, and proof of residence, among others, are required. - Is there any age limit for availing the benefits of the scheme?
No, the scheme does not have any age restrictions. - Is the medical treatment provided under the scheme free of cost?
Yes, all medical treatment, including medicines, is provided free of charge. - Can a leprosy patient already receiving a pension apply for the scheme?
No, if the applicant is already receiving a government pension, they are not eligible for this scheme. - Can the financial assistance be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary?
Yes, the assistance is typically transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiary. - Is there any deadline for submitting the application form?
There is no specific deadline, but it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
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