Archive · 27 May 2025
Chandigarh Group Home Families Meet, Submit Demands
Families of prospective residents of a Chandigarh Group Home for individuals with mental health issues met with the UT chief secretary to discuss concerns.
They are asking for a reduction in the security deposit, suggesting it should be equivalent to one year's fees, and that the interest accrued on the deposit should go to the residents.
They want to waive additional charges like electricity and EWS cross-subsidy.
They also want 11 more seats for a second category of EWS applicants who can get a 50% concession on fees and deposits.
They seek to recruit more trained staff and simplify the admission process, including changing the requirement for guardians.
Families of prospective residents met with the Chandigarh chief secretary.
They requested a reduction in the Rs 20 lakh security deposit.
Families want the interest on the deposit credited to the resident's account.
They seek waiving of additional charges like electricity and EWS cross-subsidy.
They are asking for more seats for a second EWS category with a 50% concession and for trained staff.
- Who
- Family representatives, mental health professionals, and the UT chief secretary.
- What
- A meeting to discuss and submit demands regarding the Group Home for people with mental health issues.
- When
- The date is not explicitly mentioned in the provided articles.
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To address concerns regarding the financial burden and admission process for the Group Home.
- Current Security Deposit
- Rs 20 lakh
- Proposed Security Deposit
- Equivalent to 1-year fee
- EWS Seats (No Fee, No Security Deposit)
- 11
- Second EWS Category Income Range
- Rs 1.5 - 8 lakh
- Proposed Concession for Second EWS Category
- 50%