Question: I want to know about Home for the Aged and Infirm. What does it offer?

Answer: such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).Documents RequiredCertificate issued
by the Medical Superintendents (Government Hospital).Certificate issued by the Welfare Officer of the Social Welfare
Department.Aadhaar Card.Voter ID.Address Proof.Ration Card.Age Proof.Frequently Asked QuestionsWho is eligible for the "Home
for the Aged and Infirm" scheme?Applicants above 60 years from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families with no one to look after them,
free from communicable diseases or mental illness.What are the key benefits provided under this scheme?Inmates receive free food,
lodging, medical facilities, 4 sets of clothes annually, â‚¹5 daily as pocket money, and the government conducts their last rites at no
cost.How long can the inmates stay in the home?Inmates can continue to stay in the home till the end of their life, ensuring a permanent
and supportive environment.What is the process for lodging an application?Applications are submitted to specific authorities: Field
Officer in Puducherry, Assistant Director in Karaikal, and Welfare Officer in Mahe/Yanam.Can applicants with communicable diseases
or mental illness be admitted? No, individuals suffering from communicable diseases or mental illness are not admitted to the
home.What actions can be taken in case of delayed benefit disbursal? Contact the designated authorities: Director in Puducherry,
Collector in Karaikal, or Regional Administrator in Mahe/Yanam.Are there entertainment options provided for the inmates? Yes, in-door
entertainments such as television, radio, and books are available to enhance the quality of life for the inmates.What is the daily pocket
money amount given to the inmates? Inmates receive â‚¹5 daily as pocket money, ensuring a small financial allowance for personal
expenses.How often are annual tours organized for the inmates? Annual tours to places of interest are conducted for the inmates, subject
to their health conditions, providing recreational opportunities.What documents are required for the application process? Required
documents include certificates from medical superintendents, the welfare officer, Aadhaar card, voter ID, address proof, ration card, and
age proof.Who conducts the last rites of the inmates, and is there any cost involved? The government conducts the last rites of the
inmates at no cost, ensuring a dignified and respectful end.Where can citizens find the guidelines for the "Home for the Aged and
Infirm" scheme? Guidelines are available on the official website: https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/home-aged-and-infirm-puducherry-
karaikal-mahe.In case of grievances, where can individuals seek redressal? Grievances can be addressed through the grievance redressal
portal: https://pgportal.gov.in/.Where can citizens access the application form for the scheme?The application form is available on the
official website: https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/old-age-homeadmissionapplications-hai.pdf.How can applicants contact
the relevant authorities for the scheme? Contact information for different offices can be found on the official website:
https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesCitizen's CharterApplication FormContact UsSub
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**Benefits:** :Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. Karaikal: The
Collector, Karaikal.Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.EligibilityThe applicant should have no one to look after
them.The applicant should be above 60 years of age.The applicant should not be suffering from communicable disease or mental illness
is not be admitted to the Home.Application ProcessOfflineStep 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/
Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, 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).Step 3:
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below - Puducherry: The Deputy
Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub
Office).Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office). Step 4: Request a receipt or
acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential

**Eligibility:** PuducherryHome for the Aged and InfirmFoodLodgingMedicalSenior CitizenDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication
ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe scheme â€œHome for the Aged and Infirm" was launched by the
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to cater to the needs of persons who are
aged/infirm, i.e. senior citizens, both male and female above the age of 60 years from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.OkWas this
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