Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons: Assistance to Parents

About This Scheme

The scheme "Assistance to Parents" is a component of the “Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons” scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of Cured Leprosy Persons in order to support such parents in successfully bringing up their children against societal intolerance, stigma, discrimination and violence.

Eligibility

- Parents should be permanent domiciles of Odisha. - The child should be a Cured Leprosy Person. - The child must be under 18 years of age.

Benefits

- Financial assistance: ₹1,000/- per transgender child per month. > Note: - Assistance is provided until the child reaches the age of 18 years. - In case of death of the parent, supportive money will be made available to the guardian subject to production of the relevant Certificate of guardianship obtained from the Competent Authority.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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