AI SummaryKerala govt. is accepting applications under Mandahasam Scheme, which gives a free full set of artificial dentures to BPL senior citizens aged 60 and above. Each eligible person gets dental treatment worth up to ₹10,000, and the amount is paid straight to the hospital that fits the dentures.
Mandahasam is back in the news after 1 October 2026, International Day of Older Persons, when Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that Kerala's new Department of Senior Citizens is now running. Free dentures under Mandahasam are funded in the 2026-27 state budget under the Sayamprabha programme for elderly people. Applications are still made online on the Suneethi portal of the Social Justice Department.
District Social Justice offices invite applications in rounds. In January 2026, the Wayanad office opened a fresh round and said people who had applied earlier did not need to apply again. No last date for the next round has been announced yet. When funds are short, older applicants get preference.
Kerala Mandahasam Scheme online application form 2026
Applying has two parts. First you get a dentist's certificate on the official format, then you apply online on Suneethi.
STEP 1 - Visit the official website of Social Justice Department at https://sjd.kerala.gov.in/. Kerala Social Justice Department homepage will open as shown below.
STEP 2 - Click on the "Scheme" tab in the main menu or directly open https://sjd.kerala.gov.in/schemes.php. A page with the list of Social Justice Department schemes will open.
STEP 3 - Click on "Mandahasam - Scheme to provide artificial dentures to Senior Citizens" to open the scheme page. Go to the "Documents" section and click on "Application Forms - Mandahasam Scheme".
STEP 4 - Mandahasam application form PDF will open as shown below. You can also get it from this direct link to download Mandahasam application form.
STEP 5 - Take the form to a dentist at a government hospital. The dentist checks whether all your teeth are lost, or whether the remaining ones are of no use and must be removed, and then signs the certificate saying you are fit for a full denture.
STEP 6 - Apply on the Suneethi online portal of Social Justice Department, either yourself through Citizen Login or at the nearest Akshaya centre. Upload the dentist certificate, BPL ration card and age proof, then submit. For help, call the Social Justice Department at 0471-2343241.
A district committee made up of the District Medical Officer, the District Social Justice Officer and a government dental surgeon checks the applications and picks eligible people. Once measurements are taken, the new denture set is usually fitted within a month, and follow-up care is given at the same hospital.
Mandahasam Scheme highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mandahasam Scheme |
| Department | Social Justice Department, Kerala |
| Who Can Apply | BPL senior citizens aged 60 and above |
| Benefit | Free full set of artificial dentures, up to ₹10,000 per person |
| Application Mode | Online on Suneethi portal, also through Akshaya centres |
| Official Website | suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in |
Eligibility and support amount for Mandahasam Scheme 2026
Senior citizens have to meet all of these conditions to get dentures under Mandahasam Scheme:-
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Kerala and should have completed 60 years of age.
- Applicant must belong to a BPL family.
- All teeth must be lost, or the remaining teeth should be of no use and need to be removed.
- A qualified dentist must certify on the prescribed format that the applicant is fit for artificial dentures.
Mandahasam pays only for a full set, so replacing a few teeth is not covered. Support per person was raised from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 in October 2023. Residents of government elderly homes who have no income get special preference.
Documents required for Mandahasam Scheme in Kerala
Keep scanned copies of these documents ready before applying on Suneethi:-
- Recent passport size photograph.
- Fitness certificate for full dentures in the prescribed format, signed by a government hospital dentist.
- BPL ration card, BPL certificate or income certificate from the Village Officer.
- Age proof such as Aadhaar card, voter ID or a certificate from a Medical Officer.
Government order for Mandahasam Scheme can be downloaded from this Mandahasam Scheme Government Order PDF link. BPL senior citizens with diabetes can also get a free glucometer under Kerala Vayomadhuram Scheme, and other state schemes are on the Kerala government schemes list.
Mandahasam Scheme beneficiary list
To check names in the Mandahasam beneficiary list, open the SJD scheme page for Mandahasam beneficiary details.
On this page, go to the "Target Group" section and click on the "Beneficiary Details" link in front of "Senior Citizens". In the new window, select the financial year and district to see the full list.
FAQ's
Do I need to apply again if I applied earlier
The Wayanad district notice of January 2026 said people who already applied do not need to apply again. If unsure, check with your district Social Justice office.
Is there a last date for Mandahasam applications
Each district sets its own last date for every round. Past rounds closed around 30 November or 31 December.
Is the ₹10,000 paid into my bank account
No. The amount goes directly to the hospital that fits the dentures. Government hospitals get the full amount at once, while other empanelled centres get 50% first and the rest later.
I am a senior citizen from General Category, am I eligible
Only if your family is in the BPL category. Mandahasam is open to BPL senior citizens aged 60 and above who have lost their teeth.
where did the application form to be submitted ?