Sarkari Yojana
Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence
About Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence
NGOs that run residential homes for children, the aged and vulnerable people in Puducherry receive ₹ 500/- per inmate each month for 12 months under the “Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence”, launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The money is released in two equal installments and covers at most 90% of the grant-in-aid, with the NGO meeting the remaining 10%.
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The NGO must operate residential Homes for orphans,…
The NGO must operate residential Homes for orphans, Destitute and street children, Aged and infirm, or Physically and Mentally disabled persons.
Registration is required under the Societies Registration Act,…
Registration is required under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860), or as a public trust under any law currently in force, or as a charitable company licensed under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Normally, the NGO must have been functioning continuously…
Normally, the NGO must have been functioning continuously for three years when it applies. The Government may waive this in deserving cases where the institution could not survive without Government help and was set up solely to
supplement the Government's social welfare activities
supplement the Government's social welfare activities.
A licence from the Department of Social Welfare…
A licence from the Department of Social Welfare under the Women and Children Licensing Rules, 1956 is necessary.
A properly formed managing body is needed, with…
A properly formed managing body is needed, with its powers, duties and responsibilities clearly set out in writing.
The organisation's finances must be sound
The organisation's finances must be sound.
Adequate facilities and resources to run the residential…
Adequate facilities and resources to run the residential homes are required.
Services must be non-sectarian, offered to beneficiaries regardless…
Services must be non-sectarian, offered to beneficiaries regardless of religion, caste, colour or creed.
The NGO must not operate for the profit…
The NGO must not operate for the profit of any person or group of persons.
No corrupt practices may be involved
No corrupt practices may be involved.
Benefits Provided
Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Grant-in-Aid towards the combined cost of all recurring…
Grant-in-Aid towards the combined cost of all recurring items, such as food, clothing, soap, oil, electricity and water charges, postage, stationery, education, vocational training, health, recreation, staff salaries, rent etc., is paid at ₹ 500 per inmate/per month for 12 months, limited to 90% of the estimated cost, whichever is less.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The registration certificate/licence
The registration certificate/licence.
The MoU/ bye-laws
The MoU/ bye-laws.
The audit report
The audit report.
A utilization certificate
A utilization certificate.
The annual report
The annual report.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence through the offline application process outlined below.
In office hours, visit an Office/ Sub-Office of…
In office hours, visit an Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare and get a hard copy of the application form in the prescribed format from the staff who issue and collect applications.
Complete the mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph…
Complete the mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Submit the completed and signed form and documents…
Submit the completed and signed form and documents to the relevant authority below -
Puducherry:
The Field Officer, Social Defence Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal:
The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam:
The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub office), Mahe / Yanam.
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the receiving…
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the receiving authority, checking that it lists the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.