Sarkari Yojana

Day Care – cum – Recreation Centre and Physiotherapy Unit

Puducherry
Quick Summary: This Puducherry sub-scheme under PONCARE offers free physiotherapy, prescribed by doctors, to senior citizens aged 60 or above who have lived in the Union Territory for at least 5 years.

About Day Care – cum – Recreation Centre and Physiotherapy Unit

The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, introduced the sub-scheme “Day Care – cum – Recreation Centre and Physiotherapy Unit” as part of the umbrella scheme “Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)”. Senior citizens enrolled under it receive physiotherapy at no cost from a physiotherapist, following the recommendations of doctors.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Day Care - cum - Recreation Centre and Physiotherapy Unit, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be aged 60 years or older

Applicants must be aged 60 years or older.

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Applicants must have been a Native/Resident of the…

Applicants must have been a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for a minimum of 5 years.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Day Care - cum - Recreation Centre and Physiotherapy Unit provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Physiotherapy sessions delivered by a qualified Physiotherapist free…

Physiotherapy sessions delivered by a qualified Physiotherapist free of charge, based on the Doctors' advice.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A valid Aadhaar identity card

A valid Aadhaar identity card.

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Birth Certificate / any accepted Age Proof

Birth Certificate / any accepted Age Proof.

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A Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate from the competent authority

A Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate from the competent authority.

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One recent passport-size photograph of the applicant

One recent passport-size photograph of the applicant.

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A copy of the applicant's bank passbook

A copy of the applicant's bank passbook.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Day Care - cum - Recreation Centre and Physiotherapy Unit through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the Pondicherry Society…

During office hours, go to 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 ask the staff member assigned to hand out and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.

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Complete every mandatory field in the form, paste…

Complete every mandatory field in the form, paste a passport-sized photograph (signing across it if needed), and enclose copies of all required documents, self-attesting them where necessary.

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Hand over the completed and signed form, together…

Hand over the completed and signed form, together with the documents, to The Secretary, PONCARE.

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Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or…

Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgement, and check that it shows key details such as the date and time of submission along with a unique identification number, if one is issued.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References