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“Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)

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Puducherry

Home for the Aged is a residential care scheme run by the Puducherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) in Puducherry. It provides safe, affordable housing and care services for senior citizens who need support. The scheme ensures that elderly citizens receive meals, healthcare, and entertainment in a supportive community setting.

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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. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Age Proof Certificate
  3. 3. Income Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. Medical Report
  6. 6. Puducherry Resident Proof

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) — Find 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
25 Apr 2026

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Senior CitizensResidential CareHealthcarePuducherrySocial WelfareAssisted Living

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