MSAY

Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray Yojana

The scheme aims to provide comprehensive care, education, and support to orphans, abandoned children, specially-abled individuals, destitute women, and senior citizens, recognizing them as “children of the state” and ensuring their holistic development.

State Cash

States / UT: Himachal Pradesh

Nodal department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 2023-02-16

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Citizen empowerment, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Senior Citizens, Abandoned Children, Education, Women, Specially Abled

Details

Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray Yojana is a flagship social welfare initiative launched by the Himachal Pradesh government on February 16, 2023. The scheme aims to provide comprehensive care, education, and support to orphans, abandoned children, specially-abled individuals, destitute women, and senior citizens, recognizing them as “children of the state” and ensuring their holistic development.
Objectives

  1. Declare orphans and abandoned children as state children and ensure their care, education, and social security.
  2. Empower destitute women and elderly individuals through financial assistance, housing, and skill development.
  3. Provide inclusive support covering health, education, housing, livelihood, and marriage.

Benefits

  • 1. Children Aged 0-14 Years: ₹1 000per month for general maintenance. 1. Children Aged 14-18 Years and Destitute Women: ₹2 500per month. 1. Young Adults Aged 18-27 Years: ₹4 000per month pocket allowance; up to ₹1 00 000annually for coaching and hostel fees; ₹3 000per month for PG rent where hostels are unavailable. 1. Housing Support: 3 bighas of land and ₹3 00 000for house construction. 1. Marriage Support: ₹2 00 000as marriage assistance for eligible beneficiaries. 1. Self-Employment Support: ₹2 00 000one-time grant to start a business or profession. 1. Educational Exposure Tour: 15-day annual educational tour including air travel and 3-star hotel accommodation
  1. Children Aged 0-14 Years: ₹1,000 per month for general maintenance.
  2. Children Aged 14-18 Years and Destitute Women: ₹2,500 per month.
  3. Young Adults Aged 18-27 Years: ₹4,000 per month pocket allowance; up to ₹1,00,000 annually for coaching and hostel fees; ₹3,000 per month for PG rent where hostels are unavailable.
  4. Housing Support: 3 bighas of land and ₹3,00,000 for house construction.
  5. Marriage Support: ₹2,00,000 as marriage assistance for eligible beneficiaries.
  6. Self-Employment Support: ₹2,00,000 one-time grant to start a business or profession.
  7. Educational Exposure Tour: 15-day annual educational tour including air travel and 3-star hotel accommodation.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
  2. Orphans, abandoned, or specially-abled children under 27 years of age.
  3. Destitute women who are either unmarried or whose husbands have been missing for over 7 years.
  4. Senior citizens who do not have any support are also eligible under this scheme.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

Step 1: Visit the CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) office and collect the application form.
Step 2: Fill out the form with required details and attach all necessary documents.
Step 3: Submit the completed application form at the CDPO office for verification and further processing.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the MMSSY scheme?
It is a welfare scheme by the Himachal Pradesh government to provide financial and educational support to vulnerable families, especially children and women. <br>
Who can apply for this scheme?
Eligible women, children, and persons from low-income families can apply. <br>
What is the income limit for eligibility?
The total annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000. <br>
Who are considered “eligible women”?
Widows, divorced, abandoned, or destitute women with children aged 0–18 years are eligible. <br>
Who are considered “eligible children”?
Children of eligible women or disabled parents in the age group of 0–18 years qualify. <br>
What is the age limit for eligible persons?
Children up to 18 years and youth from 18 to 27 years are covered under the scheme. <br>
What support is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance and support for education, health, and nutrition. <br>
How much financial assistance is given?
₹1,000 per month is provided for children up to 18 years. <br>
Who are considered “disabled parents”?
Parents with 70% or more disability who cannot take care of their children. <br>

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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