Kerala Mandahasam Scheme 2025 – Free Denture (Tooth Set) Application Form PDF for Senior Citizens

Kerala Mandahasam Scheme 2025 – Free Denture (Tooth Set) Application Form PDF for Senior Citizens

 

What is the Mandahasam Scheme

• The Mandahasam scheme is run by the Social Justice Department, Kerala, to provide free artificial dentures (tooth set) to senior citizens who are in the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category.
• Eligible persons include senior citizens who have lost teeth (either fully or partially, where remaining teeth are unusable).
• The maximum financial assistance is ₹5,000 per beneficiary for fixing the dentures.
• Required documents include:
  • BPL certificate / ration card / income certificate from Village Officer
  • Identity proof (Aadhar, Election ID, etc.)
  • Certificate from a dentist in the prescribed format, confirming the need for artificial dentures

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Where to Download the Application Form PDF

• On the Social Justice Department Kerala website, there is a “Downloads → Application Forms” section. The Mandahasam scheme application form is listed there.
• The direct “Downloads / Application Forms” page includes “Mandahasam scheme” in its list.
• On the Mandahasam scheme’s own info page, you see a “Application Forms” link under the scheme page.

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Steps to Download & Apply

1. Go to Social Justice Department, Kerala website: sjd.kerala.gov.in
2. Navigate to Downloads → Application Forms
3. Find “Mandahasam scheme” in the list of application forms.
4. Download the PDF form and print it (or fill digitally, depending on format)
5. Fill in your personal details, attach the required documents, and submit it to the District Social Justice Officer (or the office prescribed)

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 FAQ

1. What is the Mandahasam Scheme?

The Mandahasam Scheme is an initiative of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala to provide free artificial dentures (tooth sets) to senior citizens belonging to the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category.

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2. Who is eligible for this scheme?

• Senior citizens of Kerala
• Must belong to the BPL category
• Must have lost teeth fully or partially and require dentures (certified by a dentist)

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3. What is the financial assistance provided?

A maximum of ₹5,000 per beneficiary is provided for fixing dentures.

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4. What documents are required to apply?

• BPL Certificate / Ration Card / Income Certificate from Village Officer
• Identity proof (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Dentist’s certificate in the prescribed format confirming the need for dentures

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5. Where can I get the application form?

You can download the Mandahasam Scheme application form PDF from the official Social Justice Department website:
👉 sjd.kerala.gov.in – Downloads Section

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6. How to apply?

1. Download the application form from the official website
2. Fill in the required details
3. Attach necessary documents
4. Submit the application to the District Social Justice Officer

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7. Is the application process online or offline?

Currently, the application is available as a PDF form that needs to be filled and submitted offline along with supporting documents.

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8. How will the beneficiaries be selected?

Applications are verified by the District Social Justice Office. Eligible beneficiaries are then recommended for assistance under the scheme.

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9. Can all senior citizens apply?

No, only those who are BPL senior citizens and certified by a dentist as requiring dentures are eligible.

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10. What is the official website for updates?

👉 https://sjd.kerala.gov.in

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