The scheme “Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. Through this scheme, NGOs are paid ₹ 500/- per month per inmates for 12 months. Financial assistance is released in two equal installments and is limited to 90% of the grant-in-aid. The NGO bears 10% of the grant-in-aid.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid for consolidated expenses of all recurring items (food, clothing, health, education, etc.) at ₹ 500 per inmate/per month for 12 months, restricted to 90% of the estimated cost whichever is less.

Eligibility

• The NGO should be running residential Homes for orphans, Destitute and street children, Aged and infirm, Physically and Mentally disabled persons.
• Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, or a public trust, or a charitable company.
• Ordinarily existed for three years continuously (relaxable in deserving cases).
• Licensed by the Department of Social Welfare under the Women and Children Licensing Rules, 1956.
• Must have a properly constituted managing body and sound financial position.
• Non-sectarian and not run for profit.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Request the hard copy of the application form from the Department of Social Welfare during office hours.
• Step 2: Fill in all mandatory fields and attach copies of documents.
• Step 3: Submit to the Field Officer (Social Defence Section, Puducherry) or Assistant Director/Welfare Officer in Sub-Offices (Karaikal/Mahe/Yanam).
• Step 4: Request a receipt with a unique identification number.

Documents Required

• Registration Certificate/License.
• MoU/ Bye Law.
• Audit Report.
• Utilization Certificate.
• Annual Report.