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“Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)

Through the scheme “Home for the Aged", the senior citizens are provided with stay at subsidiary rates, food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian), routine health check up by doctors thrice in a week, providing news papers and television for entertainment.

Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Puducherry
Category
Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
How to Apply
Offline

About the “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) Scheme

The sub-scheme “Home for the Aged" under the umbrella scheme "Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the senior citizens are provided with stay at subsidiary rates, food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian), routine health check up by doctors thrice in a week, providing news papers and television for entertainment.

Benefits

  • Stay at Subsidiary Rate of ₹1200/- for the Inmates.
  • Food (Both Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian).
  • Routine Health Check Up by Doctors Thrice in a Week.
  • Newspapers and Television for Entertainment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
  • The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

How to Apply for “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)

Application mode: Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Pondicherry Society for the care of the Aged (PONCARE), Puducherry, 4th Cross - Sithankudi, 6th Cross Extension, Brindavanam, West, Puducherry - 605 013, +91-413-2245317, +91-413-2246318, +91-9443405499, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to The Secretary, PONCARE.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) scheme?

The sub-scheme “Home for the Aged" under the umbrella scheme "Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the senior citizens are provided…

Who is eligible for “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)?

The applicant should be 60 years or above in age. The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

What benefits does “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) provide?

Stay at Subsidiary Rate of ₹1200/- for the Inmates. Food (Both Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian). Routine Health Check Up by Doctors Thrice in a Week. Newspapers and Television for Entertainment.

How can I apply for “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)?

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Pondicherry Society for the care of the Aged (PONCARE), Puducherry, 4th Cross - Sithankudi, 6th Cross Extension, Brindavanam, West, Puducherry - 605 013, +91-413-2245317, +91-413-2246318, +91-9443405499, and request the hard co…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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