“Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)
in Puducherry
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“Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) in Puducherry
“Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
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.
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.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 2 | Birth Certificate / Age Proof. |
| 3 | Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority. |
| 4 | Recent Passport-Size Photograph.Bank Passbook. |
How to Apply in Puducherry
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-…
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).
Offline 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.
Offline 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 (i…
Offline 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).
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for “Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Inmates enjoy a stay at a subsidiary rate of [?]1200 per month.