“Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)
✓ Information verified — June 2026Through the scheme “Home for the Aged", the senior citizens are provided with stay at subsidiary rates, food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian), routine health check up by doctors thrice in a week, providing news papers and television for entertainment.
What You Get
- Affordable residential accommodation at subsidized rates
- Daily meals including vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options
- Medical check-ups by doctors three times per week
- Access to newspapers and television for entertainment and information
Who Can Apply
- Age: 60–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be a senior citizen (age 60 years or above)
- Preference may be given to residents of Puducherry
- Must be able to live independently with minimal support or require assisted living care
- Financial need may be considered for subsidy eligibility
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Age Proof Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Medical Report
- 6. Puducherry Resident Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Housing
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 60–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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