Highlights of the Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Kosh

Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Kosh:-

A fund has been established with initial contribution of Rs. 101.00 Crores by Government of Himachal Pradesh to facilitate higher education and skill development trainings of children and the destitute women to ensure their settlement in life. This Kosh may receive voluntary donations, contributions or subscriptions as may be made by any individual or organization or funds of funds under Corporate Social Responsibility, whether or not for any specific purpose.

After Care Institutions:-

Residential services will be provided to orphans after the age of 18 years till the age of 27 years along with food, shelter and clothing in after care Institutions.

Higher Education (Academic) / Vocational Training/ Skill Development:-

The Government shall bear all expenditure of higher education (Academic/Vocational Training/ Skill Development) including hostel fees and tuition fees etc. on actual rates for the eligible children/persons after completion of the age of 18 years till the age of 21 years for all children leaving the CCIs and till the age of 27 years for the orphans. During study period a Stipend of Rs. 4000/- per month per person shall be given for meeting out their personal expenses.

Rehabilitation:-

Rehabilitation of children in difficult circumstances.

Sponsorship:-

If any individual/ organization / company wants to sponsor the entire expenditure per annum being incurred in the boarding/ lodging, education and other components of the scheme for one year or any number of years, they will be allowed to sponsor for the same under Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Kosh.

Additional facilities:-

Additional facilities related to health & wellness, sports and recreation etc. in the Child Care Institutions, State Home-cum-Protective Home for women (Nari Sewa Sadan), Shakti Home and Old Age Homes. If required the residents of these homes will be referred to recognized Govt. & private Institutions of repute.

Subsistence Support:-

Providing subsistence support to the children leaving Child Care Institution, children getting out of foster care/ sponsorship on attaining the age of eighteen years and to the destitute women leaving State Home-cum-Protective Home for women (Nari Sewa Sadan) and Shakti Sadan.

Grant for small / micro scale industries:-

Eligible persons, who wish to establish their own start-ups, after attaining the age of 18 years shall be provided, one time financial assistance to the tune of @ Rs. 2.00 Lakh per person enabling them to earn their livelihood.

Support Programmes:-

Support programmes for the welfare of the children in the Child Care Institutions, destitute women in State Home-cum-Protective Home for women (Nari Sewa Sadan), Shakti Sadan, elderly persons in Old Age Homes and other orphans which can’t be carried out under any existing welfare scheme for these categories.

Annual educational tours outside State:-

Educational tour/ excursion tour to the different places of interest/ historical places in India shall be organized annually for 15 days. The travel arrangements shall be made for the residents by Shatabadi (Chair Car)/ AC Volvo/Air facility). Stay arrangements during such tours shall be made at three star Hotels.

Bharat Yatra :-

The resident of the Old Age Homes and Shelter Homes for women would be taken for a tour to famous places/ historical places/ pilgrimage of the State or outside the State annually (for 10 days per tour by Shatabadi (Chair Car)/ AC Volvo/Air facility). Stay arrangements during such tours shall be made at three star Hotels.