State Government-Run Old Age and Infirm Homes

The following facilities are provided to elderly individuals in government-run Old Age and Infirm Homes:

• Free accommodation
• Free nutritious meals
• Free clothing
• Free medical care, etc.

1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant should be a male or female.
3. The applicant's age must be 60 years or above.
4. There is no income ceiling for eligibility.
5. The applicant must not have a communicable disease (certified by a government doctor).

• The application can first be submitted by the concerned elderly woman or man at the office of the District Magistrate/Magistrate or the District Social Welfare Officer/Superintendent of the Government-Run Old Age and Infirmary Home. A copy of the family register, a copy of the Aadhaar card, and a report from the Pradhan/ Councillor must be attached to the application.
• Thereafter, the District Magistrate forwards the matter for investigation by the Revenue Department, which includes obtaining the report of the Revenue Inspector, the recommendation of the Tehsildar, and a medical certificate from a doctor stating that the applicant’s illness is not contagious to other inmates.
• After completing the investigation and reviewing the submitted application, the District Magistrate/Magistrate issues an order permitting the concerned person to reside in the Government-Run Old Age and Infirmary Home. The individual may then take residence in the said home.

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