The grant-in-aid covers up to 90% of the estimated cost, with the NGO responsible for the remaining 10%.

Financial assistance is provided for 12 months, with payments made in two equal installments.

No, the NGO should not be run for the profit of any individual or body of individuals.

The NGO should be non-sectarian, providing services without discrimination based on religion, caste, color, or creed.

The NGO should have a properly constituted managing body with defined powers, duties, and responsibilities, ensuring a sound financial position and facilities for running residential homes.

The NGO should have ordinarily existed for three continuous years, but this may be relaxed by the Government in deserving cases.

NGOs must be licensed by the Department of Social Welfare under the Women and Children Licensing Rules, 1956.

The grant covers consolidated expenses like food, clothing, education, health, and staff salaries at ₹500 per inmate per month for 12 months, restricted to 90% of the estimated cost.

Submit your application to the Field Officer in Puducherry, Assistant Director in Karaikal, or Welfare Officer in Mahe/Yanam under the Social Welfare Department.

Contact the relevant authorities based on your location: Director of Social Welfare in Puducherry, Collector in Karaikal, or Regional Administrator in Mahe/Yanam.

NGOs must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860; a public trust under any applicable law; or a charitable company licensed under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.

Residential homes for orphans, destitute and street children, aged and infirm, and physically and mentally disabled persons qualify for the grant.