Procedure for Admission to Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre and Women's Home
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Housing & Shelter,Women and Child,Shelter, integrated support and assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide support to women above 18 years of age who are orphans, destitute, abandoned, found on roads, or mentally and physically disabled. Such women are provided with clothing, food, accommodation, medical care, counselling, entertainment, and training facilities free of cost.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
Women above 18 years of age who are orphans, destitute, abandoned, found on roads, mentally or physically disabled, or involved in immoral trafficking are eligible.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
The woman herself or any citizen can provide information about mentally or physically disabled women, or destitute women in their area, by calling helpline number 181. Information can also be given to the Police, SDM, City Magistrate, or District Magistrate of the concerned area. After receiving the information, the Police rescue the woman, conduct medical and other necessary examinations, and on the orders of the District Magistrate, send her to the Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre or Mahila Griha. The list of such centres is as follows: 1. Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre (Mental), Kedarpuram, Dehradun. 1. Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre, Kedarpuram, Dehradun. 1. Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre (Protection Home), Nainital. 1. Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre (Protection Home), Kotdwar. 1. Government Destitute Women Workshop and Training Centre, Pithoragarh.
Required Documents
- Proof of age of the applicant woman
- Any other documents as required
FAQs
Which women are eligible for admission?
Women above 18 years of age who are orphans, destitute, abandoned, unclaimed, mentally or physically disabled, or involved in immoral trafficking are eligible.
Are women below 18 years eligible?
No, this scheme is only applicable to women above 18 years of age.
What type of facilities are provided under this scheme?
Beneficiaries are provided free facilities such as clothing, food, accommodation, medical treatment, counselling, entertainment, and training.
How can information about a needy woman be reported?
Any citizen or the woman herself can provide information by calling the 181 helpline or by informing the Police/SDM/City Magistrate/District Magistrate.
What is the role of the police in this process?
The police rescue the woman, conduct necessary medical and other tests, and on the orders of the District Magistrate, send her to the concerned Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre.
What are the names of the Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centres in Uttarakhand?
The centres are: 1. Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre (Mental), Kedarpuram, Dehradun. 2. Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre, Kedarpuram, Dehradun. 3. Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre (Protection Home), Nainital. 4. Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre (Protection Home), Kotdwar. 5. Government Destitute Women Workshop and Training Centre, Pithoragarh.
Is there any fee for admission or services?
No, all services including food, shelter, medical care, and training are provided free of cost.
Are skill development or training programs available?
Yes, training facilities are provided to help women gain skills for self-reliance.