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Sathya Ammaiyar Ninaivu Government Children Homes

The "Sathya Ammaiyar Ninaivu Government Children Homes" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide education to destitute, deserted and abandoned children by giving free food, clothing, shelter and medical care.

State In Kind

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Nodal department: Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Medicine, Food Security / Public Distribution System, Rehabilitation, Shelter

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Children, Food, Clothes, Shelter, Social Welfare

Details

The "Sathya Ammaiyar Ninaivu Government Children Homes" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide education to destitute, deserted and abandoned children by giving free food, clothing, shelter and medical care.

Benefits

  • - Food, accommodation, education, uniform, free textbook and notebooks, medical facilities, chappals, and bedding
  • Food, accommodation, education, uniform, free textbook and notebooks, medical facilities, chappals, and bedding.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be destitute, deserted, and abandoned children.
  2. The applicant's family income should not exceed ₹24,000/- per annum.
  3. The boys are eligible up to the 5th Standard.
  4. The girl child's age should be 5 to18 years, in case girls without father and mother are admitted up to 21 years for their higher studies
  5. The children without parents or with single parent, children of ailing parents and prisoners, children whose parents are alive but not able to be looked after by them since father/mother is severely differently abled and taken care of by mother/father are eligible.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) and request a 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, 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 District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women)
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the main objective of the Sathya Ammaiyar Ninaivu Government Children Homes scheme?
The objective is to provide education, free food, clothing, shelter, and medical care to destitute, deserted, and abandoned children.
What types of assistance are provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides food, accommodation, education, uniforms, free textbooks and notebooks, medical facilities, chappals, and bedding.
Are there any special considerations or preferences under this scheme?
Yes, girls without father and mother are admitted up to 21 years for their higher studies.
Who should be contacted for more information about the scheme?
The Superintendent, Government Children Home; District Social Welfare Officer; and Extension Officer (SW), Rural Welfare Officer (Women) can be contacted for more information.
Is there a specific time limit for sending applications?
Applications should be sent before the beginning of the academic year.
What should be done if there are any grievances regarding the scheme?
Grievances can be reported at the district level to the District Collector or District Social Welfare Officer, and at the state level to the Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai.
Are boys allowed to stay in the Sathya Ammaiyar Ninaivu Government Children Homes after 5th Standard?
The scheme specifies that boys are eligible up to the 5th Standard.
What is the eligibility criterion regarding the parent's health status for children to be admitted?
Children whose parents are severely differently-abled and unable to care for them are eligible for admission under this scheme.
Are there any income limits for eligibility?
Yes, the income limit is not exceeding ₹24,000 per annum.
What is the contact number for the Director of Social Welfare?
The contact number is 044-28545728.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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  2. Collect required documents
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