The scheme “Grant-in-aid to Non-governmental Organisations” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to cover 90% of estimated maintenance cost for the registered NGOs running residential homes for the children, aged, and vulnerable persons.

Benefits

• 90% of estimated maintenance cost.

NOTE: Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
– Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare.
– Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
– Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Eligibility

• The NGO should have a sound financial position.
• The NGO should have facilities and resources for running the residential homes.
• The NGO should be non-sectarian offering services to its beneficiaries irrespective of religion, caste, colour or creed.
• The NGO should not be run for profit of any individual or a body of individuals.
• The NGO should be free from corrupt practices.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare to request the hard copy or take a printout of the prescribed format.
• Step 2: Fill mandatory fields and attach required documents.
• Step 3: Submit to the Deputy Director (Differently Abled Section, Puducherry) or relevant Sub-Office officers in other regions.
• Step 4: Request a receipt/acknowledgement.

Documents Required

• Registration Certificate/License.
• MOU/Bye law.
• Audit Report.
• Utilization Certificate.
• Annual Report.