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Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
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Overview
The "Grant in Aid to Old Age Home" is a scheme by the Dept. of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, grants are provided to the NGOs for accommodating old men & women, destitute, disabled victims, into Old Age Homes, and providing them with food, & accommodation.
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Description
The "Grant in Aid to Old Age Home" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, grants are provided to the NGOs for accommodating old men and women, destitute, and disabled victims, into Old age Homes, and providing them with facilities such as food, accommodation, resort, Free lodging & Boarding & Medical Assistance, etc. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
• In this scheme, grants are provided to the NGOs for accommodating old men and women, destitute, and disabled victims, into Old age Homes, and providing them with facilities such as food, accommodation, resort, Free lodging & Boarding & Medical Assistance, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
2. The applicant should only accommodate old/destitute/disabled victims.
3. In the case of old men, the age should be 60 years and above. In the case of old women, the age should be 55 years and above.
4. The old age person should be a citizen of India.
5. The old age person should be a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, etc).
• Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to accommodate old men and women, destitute, and disabled victims, into Old Age Homes.
Q: Can Destitute People Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, destitute people can also apply to this scheme.
Q: Apart From Accommodation, What Additional Facilities Are Provided?
A: Apart from accommodation, food, resort, Free lodging & Boarding & Medical Assistance, etc are provided.
Q: How Much Shall Be The Cost Of Lodging & Boarding?
A: Lodging & Boarding in this scheme are completely free of cost.
Q: Can A Person With Disability Who Is A Crime Victim Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme is open to Person with Disability who is a crime victim.
Q: What Is The Age Criteria For Old Age Men?
A: The age criteria for old age men is 60 years and above.
Q: What Is The Age Criteria For Old Age Women?
A: The age criteria for old age men is 55 years and above.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
A: No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
The "Grant in Aid to Old Age Home" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, grants are provided to the NGOs for accommodating old men and women, destitute, and disabled victims, into Old age Homes, and providing them with facilities such as food, accommodation, resort, Free lodging & Boarding & Medical Assistance, etc. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
• In this scheme, grants are provided to the NGOs for accommodating old men and women, destitute, and disabled victims, into Old age Homes, and providing them with facilities such as food, accommodation, resort, Free lodging & Boarding & Medical Assistance, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
2. The applicant should only accommodate old/destitute/disabled victims.
3. In the case of old men, the age should be 60 years and above. In the case of old women, the age should be 55 years and above.
4. The old age person should be a citizen of India.
5. The old age person should be a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, etc).
• Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to accommodate old men and women, destitute, and disabled victims, into Old Age Homes.
Q: Can Destitute People Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, destitute people can also apply to this scheme.
Q: Apart From Accommodation, What Additional Facilities Are Provided?
A: Apart from accommodation, food, resort, Free lodging & Boarding & Medical Assistance, etc are provided.
Q: How Much Shall Be The Cost Of Lodging & Boarding?
A: Lodging & Boarding in this scheme are completely free of cost.
Q: Can A Person With Disability Who Is A Crime Victim Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme is open to Person with Disability who is a crime victim.
Q: What Is The Age Criteria For Old Age Men?
A: The age criteria for old age men is 60 years and above.
Q: What Is The Age Criteria For Old Age Women?
A: The age criteria for old age men is 55 years and above.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
A: No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
2
The applicant should only accommodate old/destitute/disabled victims.
3
In the case of old men, the age should be 60 years and above. In the case of old women, the age should be 55 years and above.
4
The old age person should be a citizen of India.
5
The old age person should be a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
Benefits
In this scheme, grants are provided to the NGOs for accommodating old men and women, destitute, and disabled victims, into Old age Homes, and providing them with facilities such as food, accommodation, resort, Free lodging & Boarding & Medical Assistance, etc.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 2 | 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across). |
| 3 | Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra. |
| 4 | Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc). |
| 5 | Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, etc). |
| 6 | Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office. |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
2
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
4
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective of this scheme is to accommodate old men and women, destitute, and disabled victims, into Old Age Homes.
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