Home for Mentally Challenged Children
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme "Home for Mentally Challenged Children" by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, aims to provide care for children facing mental challenges, i.e. low Intelligence Quotient (IQ). The scheme offers free boarding and lodging, uniform sets, daily living needs, etc.
What You Get
- Free boarding and lodging at the residential facility
- Nutritious meals and daily food provision
- School uniforms and clothing
- Basic healthcare and medical assistance
- Educational support and skill development
- Supervised care in a structured environment
Who Can Apply
- Age: 7–17 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Children with diagnosed intellectual disabilities or low IQ
- Resident of Puducherry state
- Age eligibility as per scheme guidelines (typically school-age children)
- Families unable to provide specialized care at home
- Priority given to below poverty line and economically weaker families
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Birth Certificate
- 3. Medical Report/IQ Test
- 4. Proof of Residence
- 5. Parent/Guardian ID
- 6. Income Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 7–17 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/hmccRelated Schemes
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