The “Day Care-cum-Recreation Centre and Physiotherapy Unit” sub-scheme is opened under the umbrella scheme of “Grant-in-Aid to the Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)” initiated by the Department of Social Development, Government of Puducherry. This involves the provision of a service free of charge to the elderly persons on the prescription of their doctor-that is physiotherapy sessions facilitated by qualified physiotherapists.
Benefits
- Free Physiotherapy: Professional physiotherapy services provided by licensed physiotherapists based on doctor recommendations.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
- The applicant must be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
Application Process
- Offline Process:
- Visit Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE), located at 4th Cross – Sithankudi, 6th Cross Extension, Brindavanam, West, Puducherry – 605 013. Contact: +91-413-2245317, +91-413-2246318, +91-9443405499.
- Request the hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- Complete the Application Form:
- Fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph, and attach self-attested copies of required documents.
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the completed application form and documents to The Secretary, PONCARE.
- Ensure to request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority.
- Documents Required:
- Aadhaar Card
- Birth Certificate / Age Proof
- Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Bank Passbook
- Receipt:
- Ensure the receipt contains the submission details and a unique identification number if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How long should the applicants have lived in Puducherry to be eligible? Applicants should have lived in Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- Are there any financial charges for the physiotherapy sessions? No, physiotherapy sessions are free under this scheme.
- Can non-residents of Puducherry apply for the scheme? No, only residents of Puducherry for at least 5 years are eligible.
- What is the contact information for PONCARE? Contact PONCARE at:
- Phone: +91-413-2245317, +91-413-2246318, +91-9443405499.
- Address: 4th Cross – Sithankudi, 6th Cross Extension, Brindavanam, West, Puducherry – 605 013.
- How can individuals address grievances related to the scheme? Grievances can be addressed through the Grievance Redressal Mechanism available at the respective office.
- Is There Any Application Fee? No, there is no application fee for this scheme.
- Can Applicants From The Neighboring States/UTs Also Apply To This Scheme? No, this scheme is only available to residents of Puducherry.