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Medical Camps (Allopathy and Indian systems of Medicine) under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)

Medical Camps (Allopathy and Indian systems of Medicine) under the umbrella scheme Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The senior citizens are provided free health checkups and free medicines.

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About This Scheme

The sub-scheme Medical Camps (Allopathy and Indian systems of Medicine) under the umbrella scheme Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE) was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. Through this scheme, senior citizens are provided free health checkups and free medicines.

Benefits

  • Free Health Checkup and Free Medicines.
  • Awareness Speech by Doctors.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.

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    The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

Required Documents

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    Aadhaar Card.
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    Birth Certificate / Age Proof.
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    Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
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    Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
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    Bank Passbook.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Pondicherry Society for the care of the Aged (PONCARE), Puducherry, 4th Cross - Sithankudi, 6th Cross Extension, Brindavanam, West, Puducherry - 605 013, +91-413-2245317, +91-413-2246318, +91-9443405499, and request the 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, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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 Secretary, PONCARE.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority 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).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government

Available In

Puducherry

Categories

Health & Wellness

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