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Housing & Shelter; Women and Child

Procedure for Admission to Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre and Women's Home

The scheme aims to provide support to women above 18 years of age who are orphans, destitute, abandoned, found on roads, or mentally and physically disabled. Such women are provided with clothing, food, accommodation, medical care, counselling, entertainment, and training facilities free of cost.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Women above 18 years of age who are mentally and physically disabled, or destitute women, are provided with clothing, food, accommodation, medical care, counseling, entertainment, and training facilities free of cost.

Who can apply

Women above 18 years of age who are orphans, destitute, abandoned, found on roads, mentally or physically disabled, or involved in immoral trafficking are eligible.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Which women are eligible for admission?

Women above 18 years of age who are orphans, destitute, abandoned, unclaimed, mentally or physically disabled, or involved in immoral trafficking are eligible.

Are women below 18 years eligible?

No, this scheme is only applicable to women above 18 years of age.

What type of facilities are provided under this scheme?

Beneficiaries are provided free facilities such as clothing, food, accommodation, medical treatment, counselling, entertainment, and training.

How can information about a needy woman be reported?

Any citizen or the woman herself can provide information by calling the 181 helpline or by informing the Police/SDM/City Magistrate/District Magistrate.

What is the role of the police in this process?

The police rescue the woman, conduct necessary medical and other tests, and on the orders of the District Magistrate, send her to the concerned Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre.

What are the names of the Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centres in Uttarakhand?

The centres are: | - Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre (Mental), Kedarpuram, Dehradun. | - Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre, Kedarpuram, Dehradun. | - Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre (Protection Home), Nainital. | - Government Women Welfare and Rehabilitation Centre (Protection Home), Kotdwar. | - Government Destitute Women Workshop and Training Centre, Pithoragarh.

Is there any fee for admission or services?

No, all services including food, shelter, medical care, and training are provided free of cost.

Are skill development or training programs available?

Yes, training facilities are provided to help women gain skills for self-reliance.