Kerala State government has launched Kerala Mandahasam Scheme 2020. In this scheme, the Kerala govt. will provide artificial dentures to senior citizens.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020
Key-Points
The state cabinet has given approval for Mandahasam Scheme aiming at the welfare of elderly people.
The main objective of Kerala Mandahasam Scheme is to give free tooth set for the senior citizens.
The scheme aims to reduce nutritional, physical and mental problems faced by the elderly people after loosing teeth.
The department would prepare a list of dental colleges and dental treatment centres from where the beneficiaries could avail treatment.
The new Mandahasam initiative would also ensure the quality of artificial tooth and quality treatment by setting standards and norms.
In order to provide support and encourage senior citizens whose teeth have fallen, govt. will provide artificial dentures
