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Right to Complain

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 0 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 1

A person with mental illness or their nominated representative has the right to complain. It can be done regarding deficient care, treatment and related services in a mental health establishment 1.  One can make such a complain to2: The mental health professional in charge of the establishment, and if not satisfied with the response  TheRead more

Confidentiality of Health Related Information

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 0 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 1

The right to confidentiality of a person with mental illness about their mental health, mental healthcare and physical healthcare1 means that the mental health professional who is providing care/treatment must keep all such health related information private, and not reveal it without the person’s consent . This also includes the release of information to theRead more

Right to Information

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 0 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 2

Every person with mental illness and their nominated representative have the right to information from the mental health professional. This includes the following information1: Law on persons with mental illness under which the person has been admitted Criteria for admission in a mental health establishment Right to make an application to the Mental Health ReviewRead more

Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination 

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 0 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 1

Every person with mental illness has a right to equality and non-discrimination including1:  No discrimination against a person with mental illness on any basis. This includes reasons such as gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, culture, caste, social or political beliefs, class or disability Emergency facilities and services  of good quality, and  of the same qualityRead more

Right to Live with Dignity

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 0 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 1

Every person with a mental illness has a right to live with dignity. 1 In other words, persons are protected from cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment in any mental health establishment. This includes the following rights like:2: Living in a safe and hygienic environment Sanitary conditions and provisions for sanitation, space and articles of personalRead more

Living in Society

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 0 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 1

Every person with a mental illness has a right to1 live with and be a part of the society or community. In other words, just because a person with mental illness has no family or is homeless does not mean that they will be institutionalized in a mental health establishment. Sometimes the family may abandonRead more

Right to Access Mental Healthcare 

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 0 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 1

Every person has the right to access mental health care from government-funded mental healthcare services. These services include1: Acute mental healthcare services like outpatient and inpatient services Half-way homes, sheltered accommodation, supported accommodation Mental health services to support the family of a person with mental illness or home-based rehabilitation Hospital, community-based rehabilitation establishments and servicesRead more

Appointing Someone on your Behalf

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 1 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 1

A nominated representative is a person who is appointed by a person with mental illness to discharge the following duties1: Consider the wishes, life history, values, cultural background and the best interests of the person with mental illness, and give importance to their views regarding such decisions. Provide support to the person with mental illnessRead more

Making an Advance Directive

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 0 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 2

An advance directive is a legal document that specifies the healthcare decisions that should be taken for a person in case they are not capable of making such decisions. It comes into force when someone no longer has the capacity to make healthcare-related decisions. Once the person regains the ability to make mental healthcare decisions,Read more

Rights of Persons with Mental Illness

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 1 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 1

Persons with mental illness have certain rights 1 that safeguard them from discrimination and harm. These rights are: Right to make an Advance Directive An advance directive is a legal document. In other words, it specifies healthcare decisions that should be taken for a person in the event they are not capable of making suchRead more

What is Mental Illness?

By Nyaaya | Mental Health | 0 comment | 12 May, 2020 | 2

Mental illness is a health condition  1  which involves substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception and orientation or memory. This may lead to gross impairment of judgment, behaviour, capacity to recognise reality or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life. Abuse of drugs or alcohol, for instance, may also result in a mental condition. Read more

What are the Covid-19 helpline numbers?

By Nyaaya | COVID-19, Health and Environment | 0 comment | 30 March, 2020 | 1

The government has launched helpline numbers and email addresses that one can approach in case of issues related to Covid-19 or for general information on the disease.  National Helpline Number: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 National Helpline Email ID: ncov2019@gov.in  National Twitter Handle: @CovidNewsByMIB WHO WhatsApp Number: +41 798931892 (English) For a list of helpline numbers specificRead more

How are curfews imposed in India?

By Nyaaya | COVID-19, Health and Environment | 0 comment | 30 March, 2020 | 1

When States impose a curfew, they pass orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure , 1973 (Section 144).  A curfew is imposed in districts and States to prevent the localized spread of Covid-19 based on the number of cases in that particular area. This is an administrate power that rests with MagistratesRead more

How are lockdowns imposed during Covid-19?

By Nyaaya | COVID-19, Health and Environment | 0 comment | 30 March, 2020 | 1

The COVID-19 lockdown across States is used as a measure to prevent the further spread of the disease. The lockdown is imposed through a set of orders by which the National Disaster Management Authority (National Authority) requests all Government Ministries/Departments including State/Union Territory Governments to take effective measures  to prevent the spread of Covid-19 inRead more

Is Covid-19 an epidemic or a disaster?

By Nyaaya | COVID-19, Health and Environment | 0 comment | 30 March, 2020 | 1

Covid-19 is a widespread epidemic, and also a declared disaster in India. The Government has the power1 to take measures and prescribe regulations to: Prevent the spread of a dangerous epidemic disease like Covid-19. Inspect any ship or vessel leaving or arriving in any port. Detain any person planning to leave or arrive in India.Read more

What is Covid-19?

By Nyaaya | COVID-19, Health and Environment | 0 comment | 30 March, 2020 | 1

Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus i.e. severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). First identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak to be a pandemic on 11 March, 2020. Common Symptoms According to the WHO (World Health Organization), thoseRead more

What are State Elections?

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Voting & Elections | 0 comment | 10 January, 2020 | 4

Through the State elections you are electing the Members of the State Legislature who will represent your constituency at the state level. The State Legislature might have an Vidhan Parishad (Upper House) or not, but it always has the Vidhan Sabha (Lower House). 1 Each member of Lower House of a state is elected forRead more

Changing Your Name

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 0 comment | 8 January, 2020 | 1

To change your name, make an addition or delete a part of your name, you will have to follow the steps given below and make sure that it is published either in the State or Central Gazette. You can choose to publish it in the Central Gazette if you want to apply for any higherRead more

What are the options if there is discrimination and harassment by medical personnel against LGBTQ+ persons?

By Nyaaya | Discrimination, Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Persons | 0 comment | 27 December, 2019 | 1

LGBTQ+ persons may face harassment or discrimination by medical personnel like doctors, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, etc. For example, some hospitals may deny  treatment for a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) because of a persons sexual orientation or gender identity, i.e, if they are a gay, bisexual, etc. In such cases, a person can take appropriate actionRead more

What are the rights of LGBTQ+ persons with respect to mental health?

By Nyaaya | Discrimination, Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Persons | 0 comment | 27 December, 2019 | 1

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on mental health issues which some readers may find disturbing. Not being a straight person/cisgendered is not grounds for being diagnosed with a mental disorder. This means merely being a LGBTQ+ person does not make someone mentally ill.1 However, when a person experience significant distress due to theRead more

What are the common sexual health issues faced by LGBTQ+ Persons?

By Nyaaya | Discrimination, Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Persons | 0 comment | 27 December, 2019 | 0

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual health issues which some readers may find disturbing. A person may be at risk of contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases (STI/STD) like gonorrhea, syphilis, AIDS, etc., if they are sexually active. The risk of contraction may be higher if a person fall into certain categories. For example,Read more

What is the importance of consent for GAT and Corrective surgery?

By Nyaaya | Discrimination, Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Persons | 0 comment | 27 December, 2019 | 0

When a person goes for any surgery including GAT or corrective surgery, remember that it cannot be done without their written consent. The age of consent for medical procedures is 18 years1, and  consent given by a person of unsound mind or a child below 12 years is not valid. 2 No one including hospitals,Read more

What is gender affirmative therapy and corrective surgery for LGBTQ+ persons?

By Nyaaya | Discrimination, Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Persons | 0 comment | 27 December, 2019 | 0

Typically, those who do not identify with the gender assigned to them at birth may want to go through surgeries to align more strongly with their chosen gender. However, a person does not have to go through any surgeries to be given recognition with their self-identified gender. 1. In this regard, given below are twoRead more

What is the need for LGBTQ+ specific healthcare?

By Nyaaya | Discrimination, Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Persons | 0 comment | 27 December, 2019 | 0

LGBTQ+ persons might have healthcare needs that are specific and unique to their experiences. Some of the common healthcare issues are:  Mental health issues Sexual health issues Physical issues with respect to gender-altering surgeries There may also be a social bias present, which may make accessing adequate healthcare difficult. For example, a therapist may refuseRead more

Duplicate/Lost Ration Card

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 2 comments | 10 December, 2019 | 4

If your Ration Card is damaged or lost, you can approach the Circle Office, and ask them for a duplicate Ration Card. You will be given a new Ration Card, with the same details as your original.  To get a duplicate Ration Card, follow the steps given below:  Step 1 –  You should go toRead more

Tatkal Passport

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 0 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 1

Tatkal Passport is a scheme available citizens who need their Passports urgently. In this scheme, the Passport is dispatched within 1 working day excluding the date of submission of application if police verification is not required, and in 3 working days, if it is required.  To apply for a Tatkal Passport, follow the procedure givenRead more

Aadhar Card

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 0 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 1

Aadhaar is a 12-digit identification number,1 specific to each individual,2 issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India after satisfying a verification process based on demographic information and biometric information.3 You will be assigned an Aadhaar number on a card with your personal details such as name, date ofRead more

Lost/Forgotten Aadhaar

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 0 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 1

Follow the options below to get a Aadhar Card: In case the mobile number is registered with UIDAI, you can retrieve your lost/forgotten Aadhaar Number (UID) or Enrolment ID (EID) here. Select EID/UID for retrieval and enter the name and mobile number (as registered during Aadhaar enrolment). The EID/Aadhaar number delivered on the registered email/Read more

Applying for New Aadhar Card

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 0 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 1

The process for obtaining a new Aadhaar Card requires going in person to an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre, and cannot be done online.  The cost-free Aadhaar enrolment process is as follows: Step 1: You can visit any authorized Aadhaar Enrolment Centre anywhere in India. This is an agency appointed for collecting demographic and biometric information ofRead more

Procedure for New PAN Number

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 0 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 1

You can apply for a PAN Number either online or in person. Applying for a PAN Number (Online) The process is as follows: Step 1: You may visit the Income Tax Department (ITD) website here to find out whether you already have a PAN Number or not. Step 2: An applicant can make an onlineRead more

Applying for New PAN Card

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 1 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 1

You may make an application for a new PAN Card when you already have a PAN Number. Step 1: For an applicant who has already obtained a PAN Number and wishes to obtain a new PAN Card, download the form here. The form is also available at any TIN-FC or PAN Centre of National SecuritiesRead more

PAN Card

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 0 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 1

A PAN card represents your Permanent Account Number (PAN) which is a 10-digit alphanumeric identifier, issued by the Income Tax Department. Each assessee (e.g. individual, firm, company, etc.) is issued a unique PAN Number. No person who has already been allotted a PAN Number shall apply, obtain or possess another PAN Number.1 For representative purposesRead more

Updating PAN Card

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 0 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 1

You may make an application for updating changes/corrections in existing PAN Card details. When you apply for updating of details, you will receive a newly issued PAN Card which will bear the same PAN Number but with updated information. The process for applying for a change/correction of PAN Card data is more or less theRead more

Complaints/Help and Support for updating identity documents

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 4 comments | 10 December, 2019 | 1

Given below are the portals and helpline numbers you can use to file complaints, address grievances, make enquiries and ask for help and support.  Aadhar Card Grievances associated with Aadhaar are received through the UIDAI Contact Centre, Post, Public Grievance Portal of the Government, and E-mail. Read more here. You can check your complaint statusRead more

Voter ID Card

By Nyaaya | Government and Politics, Identification Proof | 0 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 1

A Voter ID Card, also known as the Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is a photo identity card that is issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to all individuals who are eligible to vote.1 This card is commonly known by other names such as an election card, voter’s card, Voter ID, etc.  TheRead more

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Andhra Pradesh

Girl Child Protection Scheme

The Girl Child Protection Scheme is aimed at preventing gender discrimination by empowering and protecting rights of girl children through direct investment from the State Government. It provides a number of incentives to promote the empowerment of the girl child:

  • In case of a single girl child she is entitled to receive Rs.1.00 lakh after completion of 20 years of age.
  • In case of two girl children, both of them are entitled to receive Rs.30,000/- each, after completion of 20 years age.
  • Both “single girl child” and “two girl children” are entitled to receive Rs1,200/- per annum as scholarship from 9th class to 12th class (including ITI course) during their period of study, as a benefit under the scheme.

More information on this scheme can be found here.

Bangaru Thalli Scheme

Bangaru Thalli is a welfare scheme for girls launched by Government of Andhra Pradesh. The scheme supports the family of a girl from her birth till her graduation. All the Below Poverty Line white card holders are eligible for the scheme.

Details of the scheme can be found in the Andhra Pradesh Bangaru Thalli Girl Child Promotion and Empowerment Act, 2013.

Assam

Manjoni Scheme

Under this scheme, Rs. 5000 is deposited by the State Government at the time of the birth of a girl child and the girl would get the matured value of this fixed deposit when she turns 18. In order to be eligible for this scheme, the girl child must be born in a Government hospital and the family should have adopted the two child norm.

More information on this scheme can be found here.

Bihar

Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana

Under this scheme the girl child gets financial assistance from her birth till graduation amounting to a total of Rs. 51,000. The funds will be dispersed over a period of time upon attaining a certain age and completion of certain prerequisites:

  • At birth: Rs 2000
  • Age 1 upon issuance of Aadhar card: Rs. 1000
  • Age 2: Rs. 2000
  • Passing 12th grade: Rs. 10,000
  • Graduation: Rs. 25,000

These benefits are available to only 2 girls in a family and residents of Bihar. Girls coming from financially weaker backgrounds will be given priority. To apply to this scheme, the parents can visit the anganwadi centres, fill the application form and submit the necessary documents to the anganwadi workers.

Goa

MAMTA scheme for girl child

With a view of improving the female sex ratio of the State, under this scheme an amount of Rs. 10000/- will be paid to all the mothers who deliver a girl child  (maximum 02 deliveries) in a registered medical institution. Eligible mothers can apply to the Child Development Project Officer through the local Anganwadi Centre with a copy of the Birth Certificate within 45 days from delivering the child. The benefits are directly credited to the declared Bank Account.

There is an online application for this scheme. More information on this scheme can be found here.

Gujarat

Kunwarbai Nu Mameru Yojana

The Ministry of Women and Child Development of Gujarat has launched a scheme called Kunwarbai Nu Mameru Yojana that offers financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 to only one girl of a family. However, this scheme has been started specifically for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes girls. Only those with an annual income limit of Rs. 1,20,000 (Rural areas) and Rs.1,50,000 (Urban areas) are eligible for this scheme.

More information on this scheme can be found here.

Haryana

Laldi Scheme

The Ladli Scheme of Haryana is meant to provide benefits to biological parents who have no son (biological or adopted) but only daughters. This scheme is only available to those who are either domicile of Haryana or working for the State government, whose gross annual income of the family does not exceed Rs. 2,00,000.

The pattern of this scheme is similar to the Old Age Samman Allowance scheme for the families having only girl children. The enrolment of families under this scheme commences from the 45th birthday of the mother or the father whoever is older of the two till their 60th birthday i.e. for 15 years (Thereafter they will be eligible for Old Age Samman Allowance). The rate of allowance provided is Rs. 1,800 per month.

More information on this scheme can be found here.

Himachal Pradesh

Indira Gandhi Balika Suraksha Yojana

Under this scheme, the families adopting family planning methods after the birth of the first female child will be given a sum of Rs. 25,000 and those adopting family planning methods after the birth of two female children will be given a cash of Rs. 20,000.

The health department of the Himachal Pradesh government also provides free of cost transportation either through taxi or ambulance for carrying pregnant women to the nearest hospital for delivery.

Beti Hai Anmol Yojana

Under this scheme, for all the families lying below the poverty line in Himachal and having one or two girls, a sum of Rs. 5100 will be deposited in the name of girls at the time of their birth. Moreover, to help in the education of such girls, scholarships ranging from Rs. 300 to Rs. 1500 will be given to them from class I to class XII.

More information on this scheme can be found here.

Jammu and Kashmir

Ladli Beti Scheme

Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 1000 per month is made by the Government from the birth of the girl child / account opening date for the next 14 years. For this, zero balance accounts have already been opened in the Jammu and Kashmir Bank in respective localities. This is only applicable to girls born on or after 1st April 2015, and whose parental income is less than Rs. 75,000 per annum.

More information on this scheme can be found here.

Jharkhand

Ladli Lakshmi Yojana

Under this scheme, the State government offers a girl child from families below poverty line benefits of Rs. 1,80,600. An amount of Rs. 6,000 will be deposited annually into the girls account till she turns 5 years old. Further amounts will be added upon completion of higher education, marriage and so on, along with monthly allowances of Rs. 200 for girl students.

Karnataka

Karnataka Bhagyashree Scheme

With the idea of raising the status of girl children and promoting their birth in the country, the Karnataka government has come up with the Karnataka Bhagyashree Scheme. The scheme provides financial assistance to the girl child in families that lie below the poverty line through her mother or father who is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions.

The government of Karnataka offers the following benefits to the eligible candidates of this scheme-

  • The girl child gets a health insurance cover of upto Rs. 25,000 per month
  • The child gets an annual scholarship of Rs. 300 to Rs. 1,000, depending upon her age upto 10th standard
  • The parents get Rs. 1 lakh in case of accident and Rs. 42,500 in case of natural death of the girl child.
  • On completing 18 years of age, the parents of the girl child would be paid Rs. 34,751.

Along with this, there are certain interim payments such as annual scholarships and insurance benefits that the beneficiary can avail upon continued fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. The grant of such facilities promotes the birth of girl children in economically weaker families and raises their status within the society.

Kerala

Education Assistance to Women Headed Families

The scheme proposes to extend a helping hand to these families by way of providing financial assistance to the education of children by the State government.

More information on this scheme can be found here.

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