Old Age Homes - Tamil Nadu

Description
The "Old Age Homes" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme provides food, shelter, medical care, and recreational facilities to destitute senior citizens of age 60 years and above. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the District Social Welfare Office.

Benefits
• NGO:
• The State Government is providing ₹5,60,000/- as grant-in-aid per home for a capacity of 40 inmates.
• The institutions are required to contribute ₹1,12,000/- as their share."
• Senior Citizens:
• Food, Shelter, Medical care, and Recreation facilities.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The NGOs should be registered under the Societies Act / Trust Act / Company Act etc.
2. The NGOs should be running as Old Age Homes for Senior Citizens.
3. The NGOs must have registered under Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The NGOs should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attested if required) to apply for the concerned scheme.
Online - via CSC
Step 1: The NGOs should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attested if required) to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: Step 2: The NGOs should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Online - via CSC
Step 2: The NGOs should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: Step 3: In the NGO's form, fill in all mandatory fields and upload copies of all mandatory documents.
Online - via CSC
Step 3: In the NGO's form, fill in all mandatory fields and upload copies of all mandatory documents.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Online - via CSC
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Step 5: Step 1: The interested NGOs should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applicat…
Offline
Step 1: The interested NGOs should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 6: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (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 (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 7: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.

Step 8: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment 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…
Offline
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment 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).

Required Documents
• NGO Registration Certificate (under Societies Act / Trust Act / Company Act).
• NGO Maintenance Certificate (under Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009).
• Any Other Document If Required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the Old Age Homes scheme?
A: The objective is to provide food, shelter, medical care, and recreational facilities to destitute senior citizens aged 60 years and above.

Q: What services are provided by the Old Age Homes under this scheme?
A: The services include food, shelter, medical care, and recreational facilities.

Q: How many Old Age Homes are supported under this scheme?
A: There are 21 Old Age Homes supported under this scheme.

Q: Where can I find the list of Old Age Homes supported by the scheme?
A: The list is provided in the scheme's official documentation or can be obtained from the District Social Welfare Office.

Q: Who should be contacted for more information about the Old Age Homes scheme?
A: The District Social Welfare Officer should be contacted for more information.

Q: Who should grievances be reported to at the district level?
A: Grievances should be reported to the District Collector or the District Social Welfare Officer.

Q: Who is eligible to run an Old Age Home under this scheme?
A: NGOs registered under the Societies Act, Trust Act, Company Act, etc., and running Old Age Homes for senior citizens are eligible. They must also be registered under the Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009.

Q: What is the quantum of assistance provided by the State Government per home?
A: The State Government provides [?]5,60,000/- per year per home for a strength of 40 inmates as grant-in-aid.

Q: How much financial contribution is required from the institutions running the Old Age Homes?
A: Institutions must contribute [?]1,12,000/- per year.

Q: What is the contact information for the Director of Social Welfare?
A: The contact information is: Director of Social Welfare, 2nd Floor, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.
Phone No. 044-24351885.