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Villupuram Invites NGOs for New Elderly Day Care Centers!
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News18•29-09-2026, 17:37
Villupuram Invites NGOs for New Elderly Day Care Centers!
  • •The Department of Social Welfare and Women's Rights will establish day care centers in Villupuram district to enhance the well-being of senior citizens.
  • •Applications are invited from eligible Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to operate these government-funded day care centers.
  • •Centers must be easily accessible, accommodate at least 50 elderly individuals daily, and provide lunch, snacks, physiotherapy, yoga, and recreational activities.
  • •Eligible NGOs must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, operational for at least 3 years, and have audited accounts.
  • •Interested NGOs can obtain application forms from the District Social Welfare Office and submit them by 5:00 PM on 08.10.2026.

Key Questions Answered

Eligible NGOs must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, operate for at least 3 years, possess elder welfare or social development experience, have audited accounts, and obtain necessary certificates.

Each center must provide convenient transportation access, space for at least 50 elderly individuals daily, lunch, snacks, physiotherapy, yoga practice, and recreational activities like indoor games and a library.

Interested NGOs can obtain application forms from the District Social Welfare Office and must submit completed applications along with registration and audit reports by 5:00 PM on 08.10.2026.