Old Age Homes scheme was introduced by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, to provide food, shelter, medical care, and recreational facilities to destitute senior citizens aged 60 years and above. The scheme supports NGOs in running Old Age Homes and ensures a safe and dignified environment for senior citizens.
Benefits
For NGOs
- Financial assistance of ₹5,60,000/- per home (with a capacity of 40 inmates) as grant-in-aid from the State Government.
- NGOs are required to contribute ₹1,12,000/- as their share.
For Senior Citizens
- Provision of food, shelter, medical care, and recreational facilities to destitute senior citizens.
Eligibility Criteria
For NGOs
- Must be registered under the Societies Act / Trust Act / Company Act.
- Should operate as Old Age Homes for senior citizens.
- Must be registered under the Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009.
For Senior Citizens
- Destitute individuals aged 60 years and above.
Application Process
For NGOs
Offline Process
- Gather the required documents (self-attested if necessary).
- Visit the nearest District Social Welfare Office to collect and submit the prescribed form.
- Submit the filled application form along with supporting documents.
Online Process (via Common Service Centers – CSCs)
- Visit the nearest CSC and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
- Fill out the NGO application form and upload mandatory documents.
- Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC with submission details.
Documents Required
- NGO Registration Certificate (under Societies Act / Trust Act / Company Act).
- Maintenance Certificate (under Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009).
- Any additional documents required by the Social Welfare Department.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the Old Age Homes scheme?
To provide destitute senior citizens with food, shelter, medical care, and recreational facilities. - What services are provided under the scheme?
Food, shelter, medical care, and recreation. - How many Old Age Homes are supported under this scheme?
The number of supported homes can be found in the official list. - Who can operate an Old Age Home under this scheme?
NGOs registered under the relevant Acts and Rules can run Old Age Homes. - What is the financial assistance provided by the State Government?
The government provides ₹5,60,000/- per home, with a required contribution of ₹1,12,000/- from the institution. - Where can grievances be reported?
Grievances can be reported to the District Social Welfare Office. - Who should be contacted for more information?
Contact the Director of Social Welfare, Tamil Nadu for detailed information.
Sources and References
- Citizen’s Charter (2022)
- List of Old Age Homes: Refer to pages 42-44.