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Chandigarh Group Home Boosts Capacity by 80%
14 Nov
Summary
- Group Home capacity nearly doubled, from 42 to 80 residents.
- Annual income ceiling for fee concessions doubled to ₹8 lakh.
- Trial stay period extended to three months for parents.
The Chandigarh Administration has implemented major reforms to expand residential capacity and improve accessibility at the Group Home in Sector 31. The facility's total capacity has been increased from 42 to 80 residents, with 20 seats reserved for fee-concession and economically weaker section beneficiaries.
Financial accessibility has been enhanced by doubling the annual family income ceiling for a 50% fee concession from ₹4 lakh to ₹8 lakh. The trial stay period for parents or guardians accompanying new residents is now extended to three months, with daily visiting hours permitted in resident rooms.
Further improvements include streamlining the admission process with direct medical assessments for intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder at the Group Home. The mandatory assessment period has been reduced to 30 days, and eligibility for persons with mental illness has been broadened.
Weekly visits by psychiatric and medical specialists from GRIID and MHI will ensure consistent healthcare monitoring for all residents. These changes underscore the administration's commitment to inclusive and supportive institutional care for persons with disabilities.
