Mandahasam-Scheme to provide artificial dentures to Senior Citizens


Mandahasam is a new initiative by Social Justice Department for giving free tooth set for the senior citizens. The scheme aims to reduce nutritional, physical and mental problems faced by the elderly people after loosing teeth. The department would prepare a list of dental colleges and dental treatment centres from where the beneficiaries could avail treatment. It would also ensure the quality of artificial tooth and quality treatment by setting standards and norms.

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Senior citizens who fall in BPL category would be eligible for the benefit under this scheme.

Benefit

One beneficiary would get maximum financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- for fixing the tooth.

Documents 

  • Copy of Ration card/BPL certificate/Income certificate from concerned Village Officer

  • Copy of Aadhar card/ Election ID/Certificate from Medical Officer

  • Certificate in the prescribed format from a Dentist

 

Target Group

Senior Citizen
Beneficiary Details

Documents

GOs Mandahasam scheme- Government order
GOs Mandahasam scheme
Application Forms Mandahasam scheme