Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray Yojana
About this scheme
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
- Declare orphans and abandoned children as state children and ensure their care, education, and social security.
- Empower destitute women and elderly individuals through financial assistance, housing, and skill development.
- Provide inclusive support covering health, education, housing, livelihood, and marriage.
Benefits
- Children Aged 0-14 Years: ₹1,000 per month for general maintenance.
- Children Aged 14-18 Years and Destitute Women: ₹2,500 per month.
- 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.
- Housing Support: 3 bighas of land and ₹3,00,000 for house construction.
- Marriage Support: ₹2,00,000 as marriage assistance for eligible beneficiaries.
- Self-Employment Support: ₹2,00,000 one-time grant to start a business or profession.
- Educational Exposure Tour: 15-day annual educational tour including air travel and 3-star hotel accommodation.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- Orphans, abandoned, or specially-abled children under 27 years of age.
- Destitute women who are either unmarried or whose husbands have been missing for over 7 years.
- Senior citizens who do not have any support are also eligible under this scheme.
How to Apply
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.
Documents Required
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Proof of Date of Birth (10th Certificate / Birth Certificate)
- Proof of Death of Father/Spouse (or FIR/report if husband is missing for 7 years)
- Disability Certificate (minimum 70% disability, if applicable)
- Proof of Divorce (if applicable)
- Copy of Parivar Register
- Verification report from concerned authority (BDO/EO/Municipal body for destitute/abandoned women)
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- Copy of Bank Passbook
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who can apply for this scheme?
Eligible women, children, and persons from low-income families can apply.
- What is the income limit for eligibility?
The total annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000.
- Who are considered “eligible women”?
Widows, divorced, abandoned, or destitute women with children aged 0–18 years are eligible.
- Who are considered “eligible children”?
Children of eligible women or disabled parents in the age group of 0–18 years qualify.
- 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.
- What support is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance and support for education, health, and nutrition.
- How much financial assistance is given?
₹1,000 per month is provided for children up to 18 years.
- Who are considered “disabled parents”?
Parents with 70% or more disability who cannot take care of their children.
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