The “Home for the Aged” scheme is a sub-scheme under the Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE), launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. This initiative aims to provide support and care to senior citizens who need assistance in their later years. The scheme ensures that the elderly residents have access to affordable housing, regular health check-ups, nutritious meals, and entertainment.
Benefits
- Stay at Subsidiary Rate: ₹1200/- per month for the inmates.
- Food: Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are provided.
- Health Check-Up: Routine health check-ups by doctors thrice a week.
- Entertainment: Newspapers and television are provided to ensure the residents remain engaged.
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
- Step 1: The applicant should visit the Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) located at:
- Address: 4th Cross – Sithankudi, 6th Cross Extension, Brindavanam, West, Puducherry – 605 013
- Phone: +91-413-2245317, +91-413-2246318, +91-9443405499
- Step 2: Request the hard copy of the prescribed application form from the staff.
- Step 3: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach the required documents (self-attested, if necessary).
- Step 4: Submit the completed application form along with the documents to The Secretary, PONCARE.
- Step 5: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority for your submission. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required:
- Aadhaar Card
- Birth Certificate or Age Proof
- Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Bank Passbook
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What are the stay charges for the inmates under this scheme?
The stay charges are ₹1200/- per month. - What services are provided to senior citizens under this scheme?
The scheme provides boarding, meals (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian), health check-ups, and entertainment. - Can you specify the age requirement for applicants?
Applicants should be 60 years or above in age. - Which organization should be contacted for more details about the scheme?
The Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) is the organization to contact for more information. - What contact details are available for inquiries about the scheme?
You can contact PONCARE at:- Phone: +91-413-2245317, +91-413-2246318, +91-9443405499.
- What health services are part of the scheme?
Routine health check-ups by doctors are conducted thrice a week for the inmates. - Is the stay rate inclusive of meals for the inmates?
Yes, the ₹1200/- per month includes meals (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian). - What entertainment facilities are provided to the senior citizens?
Senior citizens have access to newspapers and television for entertainment. - What is the geographical scope of this scheme?
The scheme is available to senior citizens residing in Puducherry. - How often do doctors conduct health check-ups for the inmates?
Doctors visit to conduct health check-ups thrice a week. - Can applicants from outside Puducherry apply for this scheme?
No, only residents of Puducherry are eligible to apply for the scheme.
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