Launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, this scheme aims to support registered NGOs that run residential homes for children, aged persons, and other vulnerable groups. The scheme provides financial assistance amounting to 90% of the estimated maintenance cost incurred by these NGOs.
Benefits
- Financial Support:
NGOs receive a grant covering 90% of the estimated maintenance cost. - Disbursement Delay Contacts:
- Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.
- Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
- Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Eligibility Criteria
- The NGO should have a sound financial position.
- The NGO must possess the necessary facilities and resources for running residential homes.
- The NGO must be non-sectarian, providing services irrespective of religion, caste, colour, or creed.
- The NGO should not operate for profit or benefit any individual or a group of individuals.
- The NGO must be free from corrupt practices.
Application Process (Offline)
- Obtain the Application Form:
- Option 1: Visit the Office/Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the designated staff.
- Option 2: Print the prescribed application form from the official website.
- Complete the Application:
- Fill in all mandatory fields.
- Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required).
- Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the completed and signed application form along with the documents to the appropriate authority:
- Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
- Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
- Mahe/Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i/c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
- Submit the completed and signed application form along with the documents to the appropriate authority:
- Receipt:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgement that includes essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Registration Certificate/License
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Bye-law of the NGO
- Audit Report
- Utilization Certificate
- Annual Report
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the main objective of the scheme?
To provide financial assistance covering 90% of the maintenance cost for NGOs running residential homes for children, aged persons, and vulnerable groups. -
What are the key eligibility criteria for NGOs applying for this scheme?
NGOs must have a sound financial position, appropriate facilities, be non-sectarian, not be profit-oriented, and be free from corrupt practices. -
Where can citizens find the detailed guidelines for the scheme?
Detailed guidelines are available through the official documents provided by the Department of Social Welfare. -
How much of the maintenance cost does the scheme aim to cover?
The scheme covers 90% of the estimated maintenance cost. -
What documents are required for applying to the scheme?
Registration Certificate/License, MOU/Bye-law, Audit Report, Utilization Certificate, and Annual Report. -
Whom should applicants contact in case of delays in benefit disbursal in Puducherry?
They should contact The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. -
Where should applications be submitted in Karaikal?
Applications should be submitted to The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office) in Karaikal. -
What does the NGO need to be free from to qualify for the scheme?
The NGO must be free from corrupt practices. -
What is the primary focus of the NGO’s services under the eligibility criteria?
The NGO should be running residential homes for children, aged persons, or vulnerable individuals. -
Where can citizens find the Citizens’ Charter related to the scheme?
The Citizens’ Charter is available on the official website and through the Department of Social Welfare. -
In case of delays in Mahe/Yanam, whom should applicants contact?
They should contact The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.