Kerala Social Security Mission
The Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM) is a government initiative aimed at providing social welfare services and support to vulnerable populations in the state of Kerala, India.[1] Established under the Department of Social Justice, KSSM plays a crucial role in ensuring social security for marginalized groups, including elderly citizens, disabled individuals, widows, and people living below the poverty line. The mission seeks to enhance the quality of life for these communities by offering various welfare programs, healthcare initiatives, and financial aid schemes. The initiative was started in 2008 as a charitable society under the Government of Kerala.[2]
Organizational setup
[edit]The Kerala Social Secuirty Mission is headed by a governing body consisting of 15 individuals, including the minister for social justice as chairman. An executive committee headed by the secretary to government and consisting of five members take care of the day-to-day functioning of the mission. There are three regional directors, two in Thiruvananthapuram and one in Kozhikode.[3]
Social Security programs
[edit]- Vayomithram Project, launched in 2010-11, aims at providing comprehensive healthcare and support services to senior citizens aged 65 and above.[4][5]
- Karunya HealthCare Scheme is a health insurance scheme to provide financial assistance for the treatment of serious diseases and medical conditions for individuals from economically weaker sections of society.[6]
- Sruthitharangam is a cochlear implantation scheme to provide financial assistance for children with severe hearing impairment.[7]
- Thalolam Scheme is an initiative to provide free medical treatment for children below the age of 18 suffering from chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular diseases, cerebral palsy, brittle bone disease, hemophilia, thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, orthopedic deformities, congenital anomalies, neurodevelopmental disabilities and accidents needing surgery[8].
- Snehapoorvam Scheme aims at providing financial assistance and social support to children from economically disadvantaged families, especially those who have lost their parents or guardians[9][10].
- Samaswasam Scheme is an initiative designed to support patients with various chronic medical conditions[11][12].
- Snehasparsham is an initiative for protecting unwed mothers[13].
References
[edit]- ^ "The state government led by Social Justice Department and Kerala Social Security Mission proposes to mobilise Rs 5000 Crore under `We Care&rsquo project. It aims to provide support to all needy persons, particularly those who are not covered under other projects. All needy persons identified and deserving financial support, beyond the existing projects of KSSM will be supported by We Care and the funds will be mobilised through public sector undertakings and corporates, Social Justice Minister Dr.MK Muneer said". The Times of India. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "About us – Social Security Mission". Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Kerala Legislative Assembly: Committee on Public Records" (PDF). Niyamasabha. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Vayomithram scheme". Social Justice Department. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Kochi joins WHO network with a goal to become age-friendly". www.who.int. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi – sha". sha.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Sruthitharangam ( Cochlear Implantation Scheme )". myScheme - One-stop search and discovery platform of the Government schemes. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Thalolam Scheme". myScheme - One-stop search and discovery platform of the Government schemes. My Scheme. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Ayyapan, R. (5 January 2017). "Kerala has fewer orphans now". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Snehapoorvam Scheme". myScheme - One-stop search and discovery platform of the Government schemes. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ TP, Jithin (7 April 2023). "രോഗികള്ക്ക് പ്രതിമാസം ധനസഹായം; എന്താണ് സമാശ്വാസം പദ്ധതി?; അറിയേണ്ടതെല്ലാം". One India (in Malayalam). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Samaswasam – Social Security Mission". Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Samanvay" (PDF). NIDPR. Retrieved 12 December 2024.