Government Service Home” scheme, initiated by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu, provides comprehensive institutional care for widows, destitute women, deserted women, adolescent girls, and differently-abled women. It offers protection, education, vocational training, and essential amenities to women from economically and socially backward sections.
Benefits
- Accommodation and Food: Free lodging and meals for beneficiaries.
- Educational Support: Provision of free textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, and sandals.
- Vocational Training: Skills development programs to enable self-reliance.
- Sanitary Supplies: Free sanitary napkins for women.
- Children’s Stay: Women can stay with their:
- Male children up to the 5th standard.
- Female children up to the 12th standard.
Eligibility Criteria
- Gender: Female applicants only.
- Income Limit: Annual income should not exceed ₹72,000 (not applicable for differently-abled women).
- Age Limit: Applicants should be between 14 and 45 years.
- Special Categories: Applicants must belong to one of the following groups:
- Widows.
- Destitute Women.
- Deserted Women.
- Adolescent Girls.
- Differently Abled Women.
- Women from Socially and Economically Backward Sections.
Application Process
Online (Via CSCs)
- Document Preparation: Gather the necessary documents and self-attest if required.
- CSC Visit: Visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) for biometric verification.
- Form Submission: Fill in all required details in the application form and upload the necessary documents.
- Acknowledgement: Obtain a receipt with details like submission date, time, and a unique ID.
Offline
- Visit the designated office and collect the application form.
- Fill out the form, attach the required documents, and submit it.
- Request an acknowledgement receipt for your application.
Documents Required
- Age Proof: Age Certificate.
- Eligibility Proof: Widow/Destitute/Deserted/Orphan Certificate.
- Income Proof: Income Certificate of the Applicant/Parent/Guardian.
- Disability Proof: Certificate or proof of disability (if applicable).
- Husband’s Death Certificate: Required for widows.
- Education Proof: Last Studied Certificate (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What assistance does the scheme provide?
The scheme provides free accommodation, food, education, vocational training, and essential supplies. - What is the income eligibility limit?
The annual income limit is ₹72,000, except for differently-abled women. - How long can women and children stay?
Women can stay with male children up to the 5th standard and female children up to the 12th standard. - Who should be contacted for more information?
Contact the nearest Social Welfare Department office or visit a Common Service Center (CSC). - Are there fees for online applications?
No, the application process is free. - What if biometric verification is incomplete?
Applicants must revisit the CSC to complete biometric verification.
Sources and References
- Citizen’s Charter
- Service Home Locations
For further details, contact your district’s Social Welfare Department.