SOCIAL WELFARE AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT CITIZEN’S CHARTER – 2011
CHAPTER - 1 INTRODUCTION
The implementation of schemes for the welfare of women, children and aged is done by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department through the Directorates of Social Welfare, Social Defence and the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme. This Department also functions as a nodal agency for various Social Security Programmes implemented through the Revenue Department.
2.The Directorate of Social Welfare implements a number of programmes for the welfare of women including the Marriage Assistance Schemes. The Directorate also runs Service Homes where the destitute and deserted women can stay with security and at the same time, pursue education and vocational training. Working Women‟s Hostels where women can stay at affordable rates are also run by the Directorate of Social Welfare. Training and self-employment of women are thrust areas and the large number of Women Co-operative Societies run by the Directorate provide avenues for women to be self-reliant. The welfare of the vulnerable group of transgenders and programmes specially designed for them are also under the purview of the Directorate of Social Welfare. 3. Two flagship schemes of the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department relate to nutrition security for children. Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Nutritious Meal Programme provides hot cooked meal to 54.80 lakh school children from Standard I to X. The Integrated Child Development Services Scheme which is implemented by the Commissioner of Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, is a comprehensive package for children of the age group 0-6 years including supplementary nutrition, hot
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cooked meal, health care and pre-school education. Pregnant and lactating mothers are also provided with supplementary nutrition besides health education and awareness. The scheme has also brought into its fold adolescent girls to look after their nutrition, health and training needs. 4. The Directorate of Social Defence is implementing many schemes, particularly focusing on children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with law. The Directorate also implements schemes for women in moral danger. 5. The Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department implements and monitors several social legislations for the care, welfare and protection of children, women and senior citizens. These include, the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 and Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
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The Heads of Departments implementing the welfare schemes of this department and the categories of population served by them are indicated below: Sl No 1 Head of the Department Director of Social Welfare Old Engineering College Complex, Chepauk Chennai- 600 005 Category served Women, Children, Senior citizens, Transgenders and Destitutes Type of assistance Marriage Assistance, Livelihood Assistance Shelter (for orphans, destitutes, deserted and the aged), Hostels (for working women) Guidance, Educational Assistance, Creches, Nutrition (School students) Family Counselling, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence, Dowry Prohibition, Prevention of Child Marriages and Assistance to transgenders. Nutrition Health Education Contact numbers 044-28545745 044-28545746 044-28545748 044-28545728
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Commissioner, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, Pammal Nallathambi Street, Periyar Nagar, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 Director of Social Defence, No.300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai – 600 010
Children, Adolescent girls, Pregnant women and Lactating mothers Children (Abandoned, neglected, destitute, children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection) and Women (victims of immoral trafficking)
044-24541771, 044-24540772, 044-24540146
Observation Homes, Special Homes, Children Homes, After Care Organisations, Vigilance / Protective Homes, Resource Centres, Unmarried Mothers‟ Home, Half-Way Home, Open Shelters, Educational / Vocational training, Special Care Centre, Crisis Intervention Centre, Comprehensive Street Children Programme, Childline, Family support Scheme, Rehabilitation Programmes, Combating immoral trafficking and De-addiction Programme.
044-26426421
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Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Disaster Management and Mitigation, Ezhilagam Building, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005
Under Revenue Department Old age Pension, Free Dhotis / persons, Sarees, Nutritious Meals, Differently Free rice Abled, Accident Relief / Distress Destitute Relief Widows, Agricultural Labourers, Destitute / Deserted Wives and Households below poverty line (who have lost their primary bread winner)
044-28144 550 044-28410 540 044-28410 541
The welfare schemes implemented by this department through the above Heads of Departments are detailed in separate chapters in this book. Application forms for availing benefits under the schemes are available in the Government website. http://www.tn.gov.in/appforms/ http://www.tn.gov.in/departments/social.html
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CHAPTER – 2 WOMEN WELFARE 2.1. MOOVALUR RAMAMIRTHAM AMMAIYAR NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME
1 Name of the Scheme Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Marriage Assistance Scheme Ninaivu
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Objectives of the Scheme
To provide assistance to poor parents in getting their daughters married and to promote the educational status of poor girls. Scheme –I Rs.25,000/- (in the form of cheque)+4 gm ( ½ sovereign ) gold coin 22 carat is provided for making „Thirumangalyam‟. Scheme-II Rs.50,000./- ( in the form of cheque) + 4 grams gold ( ½ sovereign) 22 carat gold coin for making „Thirumangalyam‟
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To whom the benefit is due / to be given
The benefit will be given in the name of mother or father of the bride. In case of death of the parents it will be given to the bride. Scheme-1 1. The bride should have studied 10th Std (passed or failed) 2. If studied in private / distance education bride should have passed 10th std 3. Bride should have studied up to V Std in case of Scheduled Tribe Scheme-2 1. Degree Holders from regular colleges, Distance Education / Government recognized Open University are eligible. 2. Diploma holders should have qualified from Institutions recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. Not exceeding Rs.24,000/- per annum for the family Bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage. There is no upper age limit. Only one girl from a family is eligible
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Eligibility Criteria a) Educational Qualification
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e) Time limit for sending Application
Within 40 days before the date of marriage. Only in exceptional circumstances the applications can be accepted one day prior to the marriage. 1. Commissioner of Corporation (for Corporation area) 2. Municipal Commissioner (for Municipalities) 3. Panchayat Union Commissioner ( for Rural areas) 4. District Social Welfare Officers 5. Extension Officers (Social Welfare) / Rural Welfare Officers (Women) 15 days from the date of receipt of application. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained. 1.Copy of School transfer certificate 2. Copy of X std Mark sheet- for Scheme I 3. Copy of Degree / Diploma certificate to claim assistance under Scheme -2 4.Income certificate 5.Marriage invitation At the District level District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At the State level – Director of Social Welfare, Chennai – 600 005. Phone No.044-28545728
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Probable time limit for processing applications Belated applications Certificates to be enclosed with the application
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Grievances if any to be reported to
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2.2. Dr. DHARMAMBAL AMMAIYAR NINAIVU WIDOW REMARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME
1. Name of the Scheme Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme To encourage widow rehabilitate widows. Scheme-1 Rs.25,000./ - (Rs.15000/- by cheque & Rs.10,000/- as National Saving Certificate) along with 4 grams (1/2 sovereign) 22 carat is provided for making „Thirumangalyam‟. Scheme-2 Rs. 50,000./- (Rs.30,000/- by cheque and Rs.20,000/- National Saving Certificate) + 4 grams (1/2 sovereign) 22 carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. 4. 5 To whom the benefit is due Eligibility criteria a) Educational qualification Scheme-1 Education qualification not required Scheme -2 1.Degree Holders from regular colleges, Distance education / Government recognized open university. Widow who remarries. remarriage and to
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2.The diploma holders should have qualified from Institutions recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. b) Income limit c) Age limit d) Other Criteria e) Time limit for submitting application Officers to be contacted Certificates to be enclosed with the application No income ceiling Minimum age of 20 years for the bride and maximum age of 40 for the bridegroom. Nil Within 6 months from the date of marriage 1.District Social Welfare Officers 2.Extension Officers (SW) 1. 2. 3. 4. Widow certificate. Marriage invitation for remarriage. Age certificate for both Degree / Diploma certificates to claim assistance under scheme -2
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Within 15 days from the date of receipt of application. At the District level District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At the State level – Director of Social Welfare, Chennai – 600 005. Phone No.044-28545728
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2.3. E.V.R MANIAMMAIYAR NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME FOR DAUGHTERS OF POOR WIDOWS
1 2 Name of the Scheme Objectives of the Scheme E.V.R.Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows. To help the poor widows who face financial hardship in conducting their daughter‟s marriage by providing assistance for the marriage of their daughters. Scheme-I Rs.25,000/- by Cheque + 4 grams (1/2 sovereign) 22 carat gold coin is provided for making „Thirumangalyam‟ Scheme-II Rs.50,000./- by Cheque + 4 grams (1/2 sovereign)22 carat gold coin is provided for making Thirumangalyam. 4 To whom the benefit is due / to be given Eligibility Criteria a)Educational qualification of the Bride Scheme-1 Education qualification not required Scheme-2 1. Degree Holders from regular colleges, Distance education / Government recognized Open University. 2. The Diploma holders should have qualified from an Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. b) Income limit Annual income of the family should not exceed Rs.24,000/Bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage. There is no upper age limit. Only one daughter of the poor widow is eligible 40 days before the Marriage. In exceptional circumstances the applications can be accepted one day prior to marriage. 1. District Social Welfare Officers 2. Extension Officers (SW) To the bride‟s widowed mother The benefit can be given to the bride in case of death of the applicant.
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Certificate to be enclosed with the application
1. Beneficiaries getting widow pension under Social Security Pension Scheme are exempted from getting widow certificate and income certificate 2. For others, widow certificate and income certificate should be obtained from Tahsildar concerned 3. Copy of Age certificate of the daughter of the widow. 4. Copy of Degree / Diploma certificate to claim assistance under Scheme – 2.
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Probable time limit for processing applications Belated applications
Within 15 days from the date of receipt of application. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained. At the District level – District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At the State Level Director of Social Welfare, Chennai – 600 005. Tel. No.044-28545728
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2.4.
ANNAI THERESA NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME FOR ORPHAN GIRLS
Annai Theresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan girls To help the orphan girls financially for their marriage. Scheme -1 Rs.25,000/- as cheque + 4 gram (1/2 sovereign) 22 carat gold coin is provided for making „Thirumangalyam‟. Scheme-2 Rs. 50,000/- as cheque + 4 gram (1/2 sovereign) gold coin (22 carat) is provided for making „Thirumangalyam‟.
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To whom the benefit is due Eligibility Criteria a) Educational Qualification
To Orphan Girls Scheme-1 Education qualification not required.
Scheme-2 1. Degree holders from regular colleges / Distance education / Government recognized Open University. 2. Diploma holders should have qualified from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. b) Income limit Annual Income of the guardian / Orphan girl should not exceed Rs. 24000/Bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage. There is no upper age limit. Nil 40 days before the Marriage. In exceptional circumstances the applications can be accepted one day prior to marriage.
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Officer to be contacted
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Certificate to be enclosed 1. Copies of Certificates showing that the with the application applicant is an orphan obtained from M.P./ MLA or the death certificate of the father and mother. 2. Income certificate of the Guardian (or) applicant obtained from Tahsildar 3. Age certificate of the applicant. 4. Degree / Diploma certificate to claim assistance under Scheme - 2. Probable time limit for Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the processing applications application. Belated application Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained At the District level District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At the State Level – Director of Social Welfare, Chennai – 600 005. Phone No.044-28545728.
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2.5. Dr. MUTHULAKSHMI REDDY NINAIVU INTERCASTE MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME
1 Name of the Scheme Dr.Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage assistance scheme To abolish caste and community feelings based on birth and wiping out discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage. Scheme-1 Rs.25,000/(Rs.15,000/- as cheque and Rs.10,000/- in the form of National Savings Certificate) +4 grams (1/2 sovereign) 22 carat gold coin is provided for making „Thirumangalyam‟. Scheme-2 Rs.50,000./- (Rs.30,000 as Cheque and Rs.20,000 in the form of National Savings certificate.) +4 grams (1/2 sovereign) 22 carat gold coin is provided for making „Thirumangalyam‟.
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The following two categories of inter-caste marriages can avail benefits :Category I The assistance is provided to newly married couples of whom one spouse should be from Scheduled caste / Scheduled tribe and the other from a different Community. Category II The assistance is provided to a newly married couple of whom one spouse is from other community (forward community) and the other from the Backward Class / Most Backward Class Community.
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Eligibility Criteria Scheme-1 No education qualification is required a)Educational qualification Scheme-2 1. Degree Holders from regular colleges, Distance education / Government recognized Open University.
2. Diploma holders from Institutions recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education of Government of Tamil Nadu b) Income limit c) Age limit No income limit Bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage. There is no upper age limit. Within two years from the date of marriage. 1. District Social Welfare Officers 2. Extension Officers (SW) 1. Marriage Invitation or Marriage Registration Certificate 2. Community Certificates of the bride & the bridegroom 3. Age Certificate of the bride. 4. Degree / Diploma certificate to claim assistance under Scheme - 2. Within 15 days of from receipt of application.
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At the District level District Collector/ District Social Welfare Officer At the State Level Director of Social Welfare, Chennai -600 005, Phone No.044-28545728.
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1 2 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme
GOVERNMENT SERVICE HOME
Government Service Home To provide institutional care to widows, destitutes, deserted women, adolescent girls and differently abled women who are economically and socially backward by giving them protection, education and vocational training. Accommodation, food, education and vocational training, text books and note books and uniforms free of cost widows, destitutes, deserted women, adolescent girls, differently abled women who are socially and economically backward and their young children below the age of 5 years males, in case of girl children below the age of 7 years. Maximum of 3 children for a mother. Not exceeding Rs.24,000/- per annum except differently abled. Between 14 and 45 years 1. Age Certificate of the applicant 2. Widow/Destitute/Deserted/Orphan Certificate. 3. Income Certificate of the applicant / Parent / Guardian 4. Certificate or proof of disability in case of differently abled. 5. Death Certificate of the husband in case of widows. 6. Certificate showing class last studied if available. 1.District Social Welfare Officers 2.Assistant Director, Service Home, Tambaram 3.Superintendents of other Service Homes 4.Extension Officers (SW) District level : District Collectors / District Social Welfare Officers State level: Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005, Phone No.044-28545728.
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2.7. WORKING WOMEN HOSTEL
1. 2. Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Working Women Hostel To provide boarding and safe accommodation facilities to the women working far away from their families, belonging to lower and middleincome groups. Providing safe accommodation. Food and electricity charges are on dividing basis. A sum of Rs.300/- p.m. in Chennai and Rs.200/- p.m. in other Districts is collected as rent from the inmates. Working woman drawing salary not more than Rs.25,000/- p.m in Chennai, Rs.15,000/- in other districts. Low / Middle income group working women 3 years Certificates issued by the employer. 1. Income Certificate 2. Authority showing that the applicant belongs to District / Places other than the place where the hostel is located. 1. District Social Welfare Officers. 2. Superintendent of the Working Women's Hostel 3. Extension Officers (Social Welfare) At the District Level District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer. At the State Level Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005, Telephone No. 044-28545728
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2.8. SATHIYAVANI MUTHU AMMAIYAR NINAIVU FREE SUPPLY OF SEWING MACHINE SCHEME
1. Name of the Scheme Sathiyavani Muthu Ammaiyar Ninaivu Free Supply of Sewing Machine Scheme Sewing Machines are supplied free of cost with a view to increase the self employment potential for rehabilitation of destitute women/widows, deserted wives, differently Abled men and women, socially affected women and women from economically weaker sections. Sewing machine and accessories Destitute women/widows, deserted wives, differently abled men and women, socially affected women and women from economically weaker sections.
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Eligibility Criteria a)Educational Qualification b) Income limit c)Age limit d)Other criteria Nil Not exceeding Rs.24,000 per annum 20 to 40 years Should have knowledge of tailoring 1.Destitute/Deserted/Widow/Differently abled Certificate 2. Family Income Certificate 3. Age Certificate 4. Certificate showing that the applicant has knowledge in tailoring 1.District Social Welfare Officers 2.Extension Officers (Social Welfare) At the District Level – District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At the State Level – Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai–600 005, Phone No.044-28545728
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2.9. TAMIL NADU STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN 1 Objectives of the Commission To safeguard the welfare of women and enquire into the gender issues relating to the status of women 1. Chairperson 2. Non Official Members :One Woman I.A.S. Officer One Woman I.P.S. Officer One Woman Social Worker A Woman Principal of an Educational Institution One Woman Lawyer Two Women Members of Legislative Assembly 3. Official Members: Secretary to Government, SW&NMP Department (Ex-officio) Director of Social Welfare - Member-Secretary Women rights as enumerated in the Constitution as well as in the Laws be analysed to safeguard the welfare of women To make recommendations and submit report to State Government in connection with the protection of rights of women as and when required or as the Commission may deem fit. To review existing provisions of laws affecting the welfare of women and recommend amendments or modifications so as to provide remedial legislative measures to meet any lacunae, shortcomings, inadequacies in such legislations. Take up the cases of violation of provisions in the Constitution and other laws pertaining to women rights with the concerned authorities. To review the following complaints: a) Non-implementation of laws to provide protection of rights for women. b) Discrimination on the basis of gender and crime against women and identify the parameters so as to recommend suitable strategies for their removal Evaluate the progress of development of women in all walks of life To inspect women prisons, Remand Houses, women institutions or other places of custody where women are kept as Prisoners and suggest appropriate recommendations to Government for remedial measures Any other matter which may be reported to Government by Women’s Commission Identifying the problems faced by women in the society through Public Hearing and redressing them. Conducting Awareness Programme about the
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Acts which safeguard the rights of women Conducting awareness programme for the elected Women representatives of Local Bodies. Setting up of Counselling Centres in Women Colleges to protect the rights of women Conducting awareness programmes to prevent sexual harassment at work place Conducting district review meetings for the petitions received by the Commission To investigate and render justice to the affected women through mediation 4 Grievances if any to be reported Chairperson, Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. Phone No. 044- 28592750
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2.10. TAMIL NADU SOCIAL WELFARE BOARD
1. Objectives of the Board 1. To encourage and promote the effort of nongovernmental Organisations in the field of Women and Children. 2. To render technical and financial assistance to the voluntary institutions for better quality and standard of services. 3. To monitor the programmes aided by Central Social Welfare Board and programmes of the State Government. 1. Chairperson – Non - Official 2. Non Official Members – 30 (15 Non Official Members nominated by Central Social Welfare Board and 15 Non Official Members nominated by the Government of Tamil Nadu) 3. Ex-officio Secretary – Director of Social Welfare 4. Joint Secretary, Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board 5. Project Officer/ Assistant Project Officer / – Field Works Welfare Officer Grant-in-Aid Programmes:Creches for children of working mothers Awareness Generation Programme for women Condensed course of Education for Women Family Counselling Centres Short Stay Homes Innovative Schemes State Government grant for infrastructure development Organising workshops, Orientation training, exhibition, etc. Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board, 21 Abdul Razaak Street, Saidapet, Chennai- 600 015. Phone No : 044-24349188 044-24340804
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2.11. TAMIL NADU TRANSGENDERS WELFARE BOARD
1 Objective 2 Composition To formulate and implement the welfare schemes for giving social and economic support to the Transgenders. The Transgenders Welfare Board consists of 11 official members and 9 Non-Official members (Transgenders) with the Hon‟ble Minister for Social Welfare as its Chariperson To identify the Transgenders State Level Committee 1.The Director of Social Welfare 2.The Director of Institute of Mental Health 3.The Director of Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 4.Transgender representative nominated by chair person District Level Committee 1.District Collector 2.Deputy Director of Medical and Rural Health Services 3.District Social Welfare Officer 4.A Clinical Psychologist / Psychiatrist 5.A representative of Transgenders nominated by Chairperson 3 Assistance Provided Chairman Member Member Member Member – Chair person – Member – Member – Member
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Identity Cards Ration Cards Voter Identity Cards House site Pattas Medical facilities Housing facilities Educational assistance Skill Training programmes Supporting Economic Activities Short stay homes Support to the Self-Help Groups-Loan upto Rs.15 lakhs with 25% subsidy to undertake income generating activities Should be a resident of Tamil Nadu Should have identity card issued by the Tamil Nadu Transgenders Welfare Board for availing assistance Need Based District Social Welfare Officer District Level District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer State Level The Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. Phone No : 044 – 28545745 , 044 – 28545728
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PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005
Name of the Act Objective of the Act The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. It is aimed at stopping violence in families in order to provide a peaceful and secure physical and mental space wherein a women would be in a position to take free and informed decisions. Food, Accommodation, Medical facilities, legal facilities and Counselling The women victims of domestic violence On a written complaint from the victim District Protection officers / District Social Welfare officers / Service Providers / Police / Magistrates. At the District Level District Collector / District Social Welfare officer At the State Level The Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk,Chennai – 600 005. Tel . No : 044 - 28545728
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CONTACT ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS OF DISTRICT PROTECTION OFFICERS
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Districts Chennai
Office Address The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office Singaravelar Maaligai, 8th Floor. Collectorate Complex, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Building, Coimbatore – 641 018. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Government Service Home Compound, Semmandalam, Cuddalore District – 607 001. The Protection Officer District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate campus, Dharmapuri – 636 705. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, District Collector‟s Office Building, (Room No. 88), Dindigul, Dindigul District 624 004. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Building, Erode – 638 011. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, 43, 2nd Street, Gandhi Nagar, Near IOB, Kancheepuram – 631 502. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, No.30 B, Allen Street, Eagle Gate, Nagercoil - 629 702 Kanyakumari District The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Compound, Thanthonimalai, Karur District – 639 007.
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044 -25264568
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Coimbatore
0422-2305126
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Cuddalore
04142-221235
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Dharmapuri
04342-233088
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Dindigul
0451-2460092
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Erode
0424-2261405
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Kancheepuram
044 - 27239334
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Kanyakumari
04652-278404
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Karur
04324-257959
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Districts Krishnagiri
Office Address The Protection Officer District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Building, (Room No.20-21), Bangalore Main Road, Krishnagiri – 635 001. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Plot No.35, East 2nd Cross Street, K.K.Nagar, Madurai 625 020. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Campus, Palpannaicheri, Nagapattinam District – 611 001. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Complex 2nd Floor, Tiruchengodu Road, Namakkal District – 637 003. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, 54/1. E 14, Annadhani Building, State Bank Line, Ooty, Nilgiris District - 643001 The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Building2nd Floor, Vengikal, Thiruvannamalai District – 606 604. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Building, Thiruvallur District – 602 001. The Protection Officer District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Building, Room No.5, Thiruvarur District – 610 001. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, No.11 Arabic College Street, (Old No.2) Kaja Nagar, Tiruchirappalli District – 620 020. The Protection Officer District Social Welfare Office, T.V.Puram 10th Street, Sankaranarayanapillai park backside, Thoothukudi District – 628 002.
Phone No.
04343-235717
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Madurai
0452-2530258
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Nagappattinam
04365-253045
Namakkal 13
04286-280230
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The Nilgiris
0423-2443392
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Thiruvannamalai
04175-233810
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Thiruvallur
044-27663912
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Thiruvarur
04366-224280
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Tiruchirappalli
0431-2413796
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Thoothukudi
0461-2325606
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Office Address The Protection Officer District Social Welfare Office, District Collectorate Building, „B‟ Block, 4th Floor,Sathuvacheri, Vellore District - 632 009. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, District Collectorate Building, Masterplan complex, Trichy Road, Villupuram District – 605 602. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, District Collector‟s Office Complex, Virudhunagar District – 626 002. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, District Collectorate Building, Ground floor, Perambalur District – 621 212. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Building, Pudukottai District – 622 005. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, District Collector‟s Office Complex, Ramanathapuram District -623 501 The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, District Collectors Office Complex First Floor, Salem – 636 001. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Complex, Sivagangai District – 630 562. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, 136, Naanchikottai Road, Near Uzhavar Santhai, Thanjavur District – 613 006. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate Campus, Theni – 625 531. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, District Collector‟s Campus, Tirunelveli – 627 009.
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0416-2252663
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Villuppuram
04146-222288
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Virudhunagar
04562-252701
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Perambalur
04328-224122
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Pudukkottai
04322-222270
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Ramanathapuram
04567-230466
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Salem
0427-2313213
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Sivagangai
04575 – 240426
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Thanjavur
04362-258501
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Theni
04546-254368
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Tirunelveli
0462-2501722
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Districts Tiruppur
Office Address The Protection Officer District Social Welfare Office, District Collectors Office Complex, Room No.58, Near Cotton Market Palladam Road, Tiruppur - 641 104. The Protection officer, District Social Welfare Office, G.K.S. Complex Kallakkurichi Road, Ariyalur District-621 704
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Ariyalur
04329-228516
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2.13. DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT, 1961
1. 2. Name of the Act Objective of the Act Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 To provide protection to women who have been affected in any form of dowry harassment in the Society and to prohibit the evil practice of dowry to investigate into the cases and to punish the offenders. Counselling to the Victims Reunion of the family Restoration of Dowry Articles Statutory Functions: As per Section 10 of the Act, the State Government framed the Tamil Nadu Dowry Prohibition Rules-2004 for implementing the provisions of this Act
3.
Services rendered
4. 5. 6. 7.
Assistance Provided To whom the benefit is intended Basis of admission Authorities/Agencies to be contacted
Additional function to be performed by District Social Welfare Officers / Dowry Prohibition Officers u/s 8 B of the Act. Filing of cases and counselling The victims of dowry harassment On a written complaint from the victim District Social Welfare Officer cum Dowry Prohibition Officer
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8.
Office address of the Dowry Prohibition Officers Grievances, if any to be Reported
List Enclosed
9.
District Level: District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer Cum Dowry Prohibition Officer State Level: Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005. Phone: 044 – 28545728 / 28545745 / 28545746
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THE LIST OF DISTRICT SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICERS / DOWRY PROHIBITION OFFICERS CONTACT ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS :
Sl. No. 1
Districts Chennai
Office Address District Social Welfare Officer, Singaravelar Maaligai, 8th Floor. Collectorate Complex, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Coimbatore – 641 018. District Social Welfare Officer, Government Service Home Compound, Semmandalam, Cuddalore District – 607 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate campus, Dharmapuri – 636 705. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collector‟s Office Building, (Room No. 88) Dindigul, Dindigul District 624 004. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Erode – 638 011. District Social Welfare Officer, 43, 2nd Street, Gandhi Nagar, Near IOB, Kancheepuram – 631 502. District Social Welfare Officer, No.30 B, Allen Street, Eagle Gate, Nagercoil - 629 702 Kanyakumari District District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Compound, Thanthonimalai, Karur District – 639 007. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, (Room No.20-21) Bangalore Main Road, Krishnagiri – 635 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Plot No.35, East 2nd Cross Street, K.K.Nagar, Madurai 625 020.
Phone No.
044 -25264568
2
Coimbatore
0422-2305126
3
Cuddalore
04142-221235
4
Dharmapuri
04342-233088
5
Dindigul
0451-2460092
6
Erode
0424-2261405
7
Kancheepuram
044 - 27239334
8
Kanyakumari
04652-278404
9
Karur
04324-257959
10
Krishnagiri
04343-235717
11
Madurai
0452-2530258
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Districts Nagappattinam
Office Address District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Campus, Palpannai Cheri, Nagapattinam District – 611 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex 2nd Floor, Tiruchengodu Road, Namakkal District – 637 003. District Social Welfare Officer, 54/1. E 14, Annadhani Building, State Bank Line, Ooty, Nilgiris District - 643001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building2nd Floor, Vengikal, Thiruvannamalai District – 606 604. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Thiruvallur District – 602 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Room No.5, Thiruvarur District – 610 001. District Social Welfare Officer, No.11 Arabic College Street, (Old No.2) Kaja Nagar, Tiruchirappalli District – 620 020. District Social Welfare Officer, T.V.Puram 10th Street, Sankaranarayanapillai park backside, Thoothukudi District – 628 002. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectorate Building, „B‟ Block, 4th Floor,Sathuvacheri, Vellore District - 632 009. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectorate Building, Masterplan complex, Trichy Road, Villupuram District – 605 602.
Phone No.
04365-253045
Namakkal 13
04286-280230
14
The Nilgiris
0423-2443392
15
Thiruvannamalai
04175-233810
16
Thiruvallur
044-27663912
17
Thiruvarur
04366-224280
18
Tiruchirappalli
0431-2413796
19
Thoothukudi
0461-2325606
20
Vellore
0416-2252663
21
Villuppuram
04146-222288
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Districts Virudhunagar
Office Address District Social Welfare Officer, District Collector‟s Office Complex, Virudhunagar District – 626 002. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectorate Building, Ground floor, Perambalur District – 621 212 District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Pudukottai District – 622 005. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collector‟s Office Complex, Ramanathapuram District -623 501 District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectors Office Complex First Floor, Salem – 636 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Sivagangai District – 630 562. District Social Welfare Officer, 136, Naanchikottai Road, Near Uzhavar Santhai, Thanjavur District – 613 006. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Campus, Theni – 625 531. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collelctor‟s Campus, Tirunelveli – 627 009. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectors Office Complex, Room No.58, Near Cotton Market Palladam Road, Tiruppur 641104. District Social Welfare Officer, G.K.S. Complex Kallakkurichi Road, Ariyalur District-621704.
Phone No.
04562-252701
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Perambalur
04328-224122
24
Pudukkottai
04322-222270
25
Ramanathapuram
04567-230466
26
Salem
0427-2313213
27
Sivagangai
04575 – 240426
28
Thanjavur
04362-258501
29
Theni
04546-254368
30
Tirunelveli
0462-2501722
31
Tiruppur
0421-2218220
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Ariyalur
04329-228516
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CHILD WELFARE CHAPTER – 3 3.1. SATHYA AMMAIYAR NINAIVU GOVERNMENT CHILDREN HOMES
Sathya Ammaiyar Ninaivu Government Children Homes To provide education to destitute, deserted and abandoned children by giving free food, clothing, shelter and medical care. Food, accommodation, education, uniform, free text book and note books, medical facilities, chappals and bedding Destitute, deserted and abandoned children, 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.
1. 2.
Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme
3.
Assistance provided
4.
To whom the benefit is due
5.
Eligibility criteria a) Educational qualification b) Income limit c) Age limit d) Time limit for sending application Special considerations/ preferences, if any Officers to be contacted --Not exceeding Rs.24,000/- per annum 5 – 18 years in the case of girls Upto 5th Std., in the case of boys Before the beginning of the academic year Girls without father and mother are admitted upto 21 years for their higher studies Superintendent, Government Children Home District Social Welfare Officer Extension Officer (SW), Rural Welfare Officer (Women) for ----
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7.
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Probable time limit processing applications Grievances, if any, to be reported to :
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District level District Collector/ District Social Welfare Officer State Level Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai– 600 005. Phone No. 044-28545728
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LIST OF GOVERNMENT CHILDREN HOMES S.No Places of Government Children Homes No. of Children 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Chennai Waltax Road Chennai Kuyapettai Kancheepuram Thiruvannamalai Cuddalore Dharmapuri Erode The Nilgiris Tiruchirappalli Madurai Dindigul Ramanathapuram Virudhunagar Sivagangai Thanjavur Pudukottai Tuticorin Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari Thikkanangcode, Kanniyakumari Vellore Tirunelveli Nagapattinam Salem Pethanaickanpalayam, Salem Coimbatore Cuddalore – Tsunami Nagapattinam - Tsunami TOTAL 156 136 126 246 323 170 123 93 199 184 227 121 87 218 204 169 75 133 59 104 95 77 229 100 126 39 46 3865
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3.2. GIRL CHILD PROTECTION SCHEME *
1. Name of the Scheme Girl Child Protection Scheme. Scheme- I for one Girl Child Scheme- II for two Girl Children Promoting education of girl children, eradicating female infanticide, discouraging the preference for male child, promoting the small family norm, promoting the welfare of girl children in poor families and to raise the status of girl children. Under Scheme-I : Rs.22,200/-* Fixed Deposit in the name of girl child for the family which has only one girl child Under Scheme-II Fixed Deposit for Rs.15,200/- * for each girl child where the family has two girl children only Interest amount shall be given annually to the girl child from the sixth year of the deposit and upto 20th year of deposit for her educational purpose. Girl children in poor families On completion of 20 years of deposit, the balance accrued interest with the deposit amount will be paid Family income should be below Rs.50,000/- per annum for Scheme – I and below Rs.24,000/per annum for Scheme – II. Either of the parents should have undergone sterilization within 35 years of age. Family should have only one/two female children and no male child. In future, no male child should be adopted. Application should be made before the girl child completes 3 years of age for Scheme-I. For Scheme-II application should be made before the second girl child completes 3 years of age.
2.
Objective of the Scheme
3.
Quantum of Assistance
4. 5.
To whom the benefit is due When the benefit is due
6.
Eligibility Criteria a. Income limit
b. Other Criteria
c. Time limit for application
* In the Budget Speech 2011 – 2012, the amount under Scheme- I has been enhanced to Rs. 50,000/- and the amount under Scheme II has been enhanced to Rs. 25,000/- under the “Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme”.
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7.
Certificate to be enclosed
1. Birth Certificate (Corporation/Taluk office/ Municipality office) 2. Parents age proof (Birth certificate/ school certificate/Government doctor‟s certificate) 3. Sterilization certificate (Government / private hospital) 4. Income certificate (Taluk office) 5. No male child certificate - Extension Officer (SW) or Rural Welfare Officer or Supervisor/ Taluk office (Chennai District only) 6. Nativity certificate from the Tahsildar (The parents/ grand parents should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu for a period of 10 years at the time of submitting the application) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. District Social Welfare Officer District Programme Officer (Integrated Child Development Services) Child Development Project Officer. Extension Officer (Social Welfare) Rural Welfare Officer (Women)
8.
Officers to be contacted
9.
Probable time limit processing applications Grievances, if any, to be reported to
for One month
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At the District Level: District Social Welfare Officer At the State Level: Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. Phone No. 044-28545728 i. After completion of 5th year of deposit the beneficiary should approach the District Social Welfare Officer /Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) with bank details, educational details of the children. ii. Annual incentive of Rs.1,800/- will be given as educational assistance from the beginning of the sixth year of the fixed deposit. The matured amount will be given to the girl child only if she appears for 10th standard public exam. If not, it will be remitted into Government account.
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Renewal of Deposit receipt
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Final Maturity
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3.3. FREE SUPPLY OF NOTE BOOKS TO THE CHILDREN OF POOR WIDOWS
1. 2. 3. Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance Provided Free Supply of Note Books to children of poor widows. To supply note books to children of poor widows studying upto higher secondary course. Note Books are supplied free of cost as mentioned below. Per Child per annum I Std and II Std. – Books worth Rs.50/III Std to V Std - Books worth Rs.125/VI Std. to VIII Std - Books worth Rs.175/IX Std & X Std - Books worth Rs.300/+1 and +2 - Books worth Rs.600/Children of poor widows. The scheme has been extended to children in Govt. Children Homes and Service Homes. At the beginning of the academic year. Family income not exceeding Rs.24,000/- per annum ---1. Widow certificate. 2. Necessary certificate from the Government Children Home / Service Home 3. Necessary recommendation of the headmaster / headmistress of the school with details of class District Social Welfare Officer Extension Officer (SW) Rural Welfare Officer (Women) At the beginning of the academic year District level - District Collectors / District Social Welfare Officers State level – Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005. Phone No- 044- 28545728
4.
To whom the benefit is due
5. 6.
When the benefit is due Eligibility Criteria a) Income Limit b) Age Limit c) Other Criteria d) Time limit for sending application Certificates to be enclosed with the application
7.
8.
Officer to be contacted
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Probable time limit for processing applications Grievances, if any ,to be reported to:
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3.4. ADOPTION
1 2 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Adoption To provide a family for orphaned, abandoned, destitute and neglected children. 1. 2. Accommodation, feeding and health care to the babies till they are given in adoption. A family to the destitute child and a child to childless parents.
3
Assistance Provided
4
To whom the benefit is due
Orphaned, abandoned, destitute and neglected children and childless parents who are willing to adopt. Total age of the adoptive parents should be below 90 years. Income should be sufficient to maintain a child The age difference between adopting parent and adopted child should be 21 years. 1. Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) Guardian and Wards Act, 1890. (GAWA) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 as amended in 2006
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Eligibility Criteria
a) Income limit b) Age limit
c) Relevant Acts
2. 3.
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Other Special concessions
Special Adoption Leave of 135 days is now available to Female Government Servants of State who adopt child below one year of age with effect from 31.03.2006. (G.O.(Ms) No.140, SW & NMP Department, dated 29.09.2008) 1. Certificate from a Doctor to the effect that the parents could not give birth to a child of their own. 2. Income Certificate. 3. Letter of undertaking from their relatives. 3 Months to 6 Months
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Certificates to be enclosed with the application
8
Probable time limit for processing of applications.
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Grievances, if any, to be reported to
District Level: District Social Welfare Officer State Level: Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai – 5 Phone No. 044- 28545728. 1. Adoption Cell. Directorate of Social Welfare Chennai –600 005. 2. Concerned District Social Welfare Officer. 3. Adoption Co-ordinating Agency, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai – 600 030. 4. 22 Licensed Adoption Agencies 1) Karnaprayag Trust, No. 7, Rajakrishna Rao Road, Teynampet, Chennai – 600 018 Tel.No. 044 – 24355182 2) Guild of Service 32, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai-8 Tel. No.044 – 28194899, 28195126 3) Holy Apostles Convent, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai – 600 016 Tel.No. 044 – 22345526 4) Concord House of Jesus C-23, Anna Nagar East, Chennai – 102 Tel.No. 044-26202498 5) Grace Kennett Foundation, No. 34, Kennett Road, Madurai – 625 010 Tel.No.0452 – 3011000 6) Families for Children, 107, Vallalar Road, Podanur, Coimbatore – 641 023. Tel.No. 0422 – 2413235 7) Congregation of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, ( SOCSEAD) P.B.No. 395, Old Goods shed Road, Theppakulam, Tiruchirappalli – 620 002. Tel.No. 0431 – 2701514
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Officers/Agencies to be contacted
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Name & Address of the Licensed Agencies
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8) Christ Faith Home for Children, 3/91, Mettu Colony, Manappakkam, Chennai – 16 Tel.No. 65494647/22520588 9) Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust, Old No.126, New No.8, G.N.Chetty Road, T.Nagar, Chennai – 600 017 Tel.No. 044 – 28341921 10) St. Joseph‟s Charity Institute, Adaikalapuram, Thoothukudi District Tel.No. 04639- 245248/246848 11) Anantha Asharamam, Thenkanikottai Road, H.C.F. Post, Mathagiri, Hosur – 635 110, Krishnagiri District Tel. No. 04344 – 262324 12) Kasturiba Hospital Gandhigram, Dindigul – 624302 Tel.No. 0451 – 2452328 13) Claretion Mercy Home Azahagusirai Ponnamangalam Post, Thirumangalam Madurai District Tel.No. 04549 – 294901 14) Mathar Nala Thondu Niruvanam, Thiruvanthipuram Main Road, Pathirikuppam Post, Cuddalore 607 401. Tel.No.04142-287239 15) Tirunelveli Social Service society 283/2A Babuji Nagar, Opp. to Hotel Ariyas, Tirunelveli district Tel No. 0462 – 2321170, 2338295
16) Life Line Trust, 32rd Cross, Chandra Garden, Chinna Tirupathi, Salem – 8. Tel.No. 0427 – 2451222 17) Kalaiselvi Karunalaya Social Welfare Society 3/PP1 Mogappair West, Chennai – 58 Tel No. 044 – 26257779
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18) PEACE ( Poor Economy and Children Educational Society) 12, Kurumpapalayam Road, Kalapatti Panchayat Coimbatore – 641 035 Tel.No. 0422 – 3211267/2915882 19) Sharanalayam No.34, Thiruvengada Nagari Palghat Road, Pollachi Coimbatore– 642 001. Tel.No. 04259 – 233336/242264 20) Bethel Agricultural Fellowship Danishpet P.O, Salem – 636 354 Tel.No.04290 – 243322/243082 21) Society for Rural Development Promotion Services 437/1 Pasumai Nagar, Near Pachai Railway Gate Tirupattur, Vellore – 635 601 22) Avvai Village Welfare Society, Kilvelur, Nagapattinam. Tel.No.04365-293259
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3.5. GRANTS-IN-AID TO THE INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE SCHEME FOR WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE AND PROTECTION 1 Name of the Scheme Non- Governmental Organizations Partnership for the Welfare of Children To rehabilitate the destitute children to live as normal citizens. Food, accommodation and education 1) Age of the Destitute Children should be between 5 - 18 years. 2) The annual income of the parent/ guardian should not exceed Rs.24,000/- per annum. 3) Children who do not have either parents or relatives. 4) Children of single parent families deprived of adequate family care due to death, desertion, prolonged illness and imprisonment of one of the parents. 5) Orphan children who do not have a permanent place to live in or destitute children There are 172 Destitute Homes in Tamil Nadu benefiting 13,530 Children. State Government provides Rs.450/- per child per month as grant towards feeding charges. The staff salary and other contingencies are met by the Institution. 6 7 Officers to be contacted Grievances, if any, to be reported to: District Social Welfare Officer District Level: District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer State Level: Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005. Phone No. 044-28545728
2
Objective of the Scheme
3 4
Assistance provided Eligibility Criteria
5
Quantum of Assistance
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3.6. THE PROHIBITION OF CHILD MARRIAGE ACT, 2006
1. Objective of the Act Preventing marriage of girls who have not completed 18 years of age and boys who have not completed 21 years of age. To ensure protection for the children who are the victims of such marriages and to prosecute the offenders. Child marriages can be annulled and voidable Provides maintenance and residence for the girl child who is the victim of child marriage Act gives a legal status to all children born from child marriages and makes provisions for their custody and maintenance Provides for all support and aid including medical aid, legal aid counselling and rehabilitation support to children once they are rescued 3. Punishment prescribed under the Act Whoever performs, conducts, directs or abets any child marriage will be punished with an imprisonment which may extend to two years and fine which may extend to one lakh rupees unless he proves that he had reasons to believe that the marriage was not a child marriage. Law provides punishment to parent or guardian who fails to prevent and who ever attends or participates in a child marriage, with an imprisonment which may extend to two years and fine which may extend to one lakh rupees. Any male adult above 18 years of age who marries a female child below 18 years of age will be punished with an imprisonment which may extend to two years or fine which may extend to one lakh rupees or with both. An offence punishable under this act shall be cognizable and non bailable
2.
Protection provided under the Act
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4.
Child Marriage Prohibition Officers
No woman shall be punished with imprisonment but they can be penalized with fine District Social Welfare Officers of the concerned district has been appointed as District Child Marriage Prohibition Officers Under the chairmanship of panchayat president a six member core committee in each panchayat has been constituted to assist Child Marriage Prohibition Officers. Any person can report incidents of child marriage before or after it has been conducted Immediate report can be made to 1. Police 2. Child Marriage Prohibition Officer 3. First class Judicial Magistrate 4. Metropolitan Magistrate 5. District Magistrate 6. Child Welfare Committee 7. Child line No.1098 8. Panchayat level core committee
5.
Reporting of child marriages
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CHAPTER – 4 4.1. PURATCHI THALAIVAR M.G.R. NUTRITIOUS MEAL PROGRAMME
1. Name of the Scheme Objectives of the Scheme Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Nutritious Meal Programme Providing Hot cooked meal to the children of 2-5 years in child centres and 5-15 years in schools thus reducing drop outs enhancing enrolments, retention and attendance and simultaneously improving nutritional levels among children. 2-5 years children (all 365 days) Hot cooked meal 20 grams of Bengal gram (or) Green gram on Tuesdays, 20 grams of Potatoes on Fridays 3 boiled eggs per week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday ) Banana is provided to the children who do not take egg. 5-15 years Students (220 School Working Days) Hot cooked meal 20 grams of Bengal gram (or) Green gram on Tuesdays, 20 grams of Potatoes on Fridays 5 boiled eggs per week Banana is provided to the children who do not take egg.
Primary : * Vegetables - 32 paise,condiments -14 paise, Fuel - 24 paise, Upper Primary : * Vegetables - 36 paise, condiments -17 paise, Fuel - 27 paise 4. Energy of the Food Provided at Nutritious Meal Programme Centres I to V Standard Food Commodities Calorific Value (per day) Rice Pulses Vegetables Egg (5eggs per week) Bengal Gram / Green Gram Potato Oil Banana Per day intake per student a. Egg taking Students b. Banana Taking Students Government of India Norms (Minimum) 553.30 589.75 450.00 18.12 13.21 12.00 346.00 50.25 37.80 79.58 per egg 9.90 2.80 27 116 Protein (gms per day) 6.40 3.35 1.62 6.11 0.59 0.05 0 1.20
VI to X Std Food Commodities Rice Pulses Vegetables Egg (5eggs per week) Bengal Gram / Green Gram Potato Oil Banana Per day intake per student a) Egg taking Students b) Banana Taking Students Government of India Norms (Minimum) Calorific Value ( per day) 519.00 50.25 45.36 79.58 per egg 9.90 2.80 27 116 733.89 770.31 700.00 Protein (gms per day) 9.60 3.35 1.94 6.11 0.59 0.05 0 1.20 21.64 16.73 20.00
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5.
Eligibility criteria for admission under the scheme Opening of Centre
Willingness of the students to take Nutritious Meal If a minimum of 25 children opt to come under the scheme, and with the recommendation of Headmaster, a Nutritious Meal Centre can be opened in a Govt / Govt aided / Local Body School. School Nutritious Meal Centres Centre level – Headmaster Block Level – Block Development Officer District level – Personal Assistants (NMP) to the District Collector/District Collector State Level – Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. Phone No - 044 – 28545745, 28545746. Child Centres Centre level – Anganwadi Worker Block Level – Supervisor / Child Development Project Officer District level –District Project Officer / Programme Officer/District Collector State Level - Principal Secretary / Special Commissioner, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, Tharamani, Chennai -600 113 Phone : 044 – 24541771, 2454072
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7.
Officer to be contacted
8
Grievances if any to be reported to
PT MGR Nutritious Meal Programme District Level - District Collector State Level – Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005 Integrated Child Development Service Scheme District Level - District Project Officer / Programme Officer / District Collector State Level – Principal Secretary / Special Commissioner, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, Tharamani, Chennai -600 113 044 - 24541771 044 - 24540772
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DETAILS OF OFFICE PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS NUTRITIOUS MEAL PROGRAMME S.No. Districts Office Landline No. Office Fax No Office Address 1. Kancheepuram 044-27237695 27237789/27235851 Personal Assistant to Collector (Noon Meal Programme) 2 Tiruvallur 044-27665421 27662299 Personal Assistant to Collector, Noon Meal Section, Collectorate Thiruvallur 3 Cuddalore 04142-295452 294056/230555 Collectorate (NMP Section) Old District Board Building, Beach Road Cuddalore 4 Villupuram 04146-251918 222481/222470/593 Collectorate (NMP Section) Master Plan Complex 5 Vellore 0416-2252861 2253034/2252861 Personal Assistant to Collector (Noon Meal ) A Block 3rd floor Collectorate Sathuvacheri, Vellore 6 Thiruvannamalai 04175-233038 232222 Personal Assistant to Collector (NMP) (Noon Meal) Collectorate, Tiruvannamalai 7 Salem 04272-451545 2451236/451545 Personal Assistant to Collector, Collectorate NMP Section, Old Nattamai Kazhaga Valagam, Salem 8 Namakkal 04286-281015 280634/281106 Personal Assistant to Collector, Collectorate NMP Section, Namakkal 9 Dharmapuri 04342-2301154 230886 Personal Assistant (NMP) to Collector, Collectorate Dharmapuri
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10
Krishnagiri
04343-234588
239300
11
Erode
04242268367
561444
12
Coimbatore
0422-2301049
222230/222200
13
The Nilgiris
0423-2443829
2443971/2443900
14
Thanjavur
04362-239998
230480/230857
15
Nagapattinam
04365-251583
251452/251583
16
Tiruvarur
04366-224466
221360/220889
17
Tiruchirappalli
04312-461837
410580/411929
18
Karur
04324-255991
25991/256952
19
Perambalur
04328-225875
224200
Personal Assistant to Collector (NMP) Krishnagiri District Personal Assistant to Collector (NMP Section) Erode Personal Assistant to Collector (NMP Section) Collectorate, Coimbatore Personal Assistant (NMP) to Collector, Noon Meal Section, Collectorate, Uthagamandalam Personal Assistant (NMP) to Collector, Noon Meal Section, Collectorate, Panagal Building, Thanjavur Personal Assistant (NMP) to Collector, Noon Meal Section, Collectorate, Nagapattinam Personal Assistant to District Collector (NMP) Tiruvarur Collectorate, (NMP Unit) Tiruchirappalli District Collector (NMP), No.210, 2nd Floor Collectorate, Karur Personal Assistant to Collector, (NMP) Collectorate Perambalur
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20
Ariyalur
04329- 228180
228180/223351
21
Pudukottai
04322-222181
221698
22
Madurai
04522-531938
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23
Theni
04546-260045
251456
24
Dindugul
04512-460382
460088
25
Ramnathapuram
04567-230487
230967
26
Virudhunagar
04562-252937
252738/252500
27
Sivagangai
04575-244533
244272
28
Tirunelveli
0462-2500768
501036
29
Thoothukudi
04612-340787
340598
Personal Assistant to Collector,(NMP) Collectorate, Ariyalur Personal Assistant to Collector, Collectorate, (NMP Section) Pudukottai Personal Assistant to NMP to Collectorate Madurai Personal Assistant to NMP to Collector, District Collectorate, Theni Personal Assistant to Collector, (Noon Meal Programme) Collectorate, Dindugul Personal Assistant to Collector, (Noon Meal Programme) Collectorate, Ramnathapuram. Personal Assistant to Collector (NMP) Collectorate, Complex Virudhunagar Collectorate, Master Plan Complex, Maruthupandian Nagar, Sivagangai Collectors Office (Noon Meal Section) IIIrd Floor Kokkirakulam, Tirunelveli Personal Assistant to Collector (NMP) Collectorate Campus, Thoothukudi
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30
Kanniyakumari
04652-279048
279092
31
Tiruppur
07212-218234
218822
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Chennai Corporation
044 – 25384232 / 25619216
25384252
Noon Meal Section Collectorate at Nagarkoil District Collectorate Office, Palladam Road, Cotton Market Building, Tiruppur Corporation of Chennai, Education Department, Noon Meal Programme, Ripon Building, Chennai-3
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DETAILS OF OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS Integrated Child Development Services Scheme S.No. 1. Districts Kancheepuram Office Landline No. 04112 – 27227618 04116 – 27662421 04142 – 293954 04146 – 224719 0416 – 2261662 04175 – 232925 0427 – 2449110 04286 – 281341 04342 – 230074 Office Address No.4, (Old No.14.A), South Krishnan Street, Near Old Railway Station, Kancheepuram – 631 502 No.6/22-23, Lal Bahadur Shastri Street, Periyakuppam, Thiruvallur – 602 001 10 –A, Ramadass Naidu Street, Pudupalayam, Cuddalore 607 001 Room No.1 Ground Floor, District Collectorate Building Trichy Trunk Road, Villupuram – 605 602 No.11, Ponniammankoil Street, Sainathapuram, Vellore – 632 001 District Collectorate Building, Thiruvannamalai – 606 604 2nd Floor District Collectorate Building, Salem – 636 001 Room No.30, 2nd Floor District Collectorate Building, Namakkal 637 003 Room No.2, District Collectorate Building, District Collectorate Post, Dharmapuri – 636 701 Door No.17-18, District Collectorate Building, Bangalore Road, Krishnagiri 635 001 9/48 , 70 Feet Road, 7th Street, NGGO Colony, Soorampatty (Post) Erode 638 009 District Collectorate Building, Coimbatore District 31/79, Ranga Vilas, Alms House Road Nilgiris – 643 001 No.3, South Street, Ganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur – 613 001 317, District Collectorate Building, 3rdFloor, Palpannaicherim Nagapattinam – 610 001 Room No.100, 3rd Floor, District Collectorate Building, Thiruvarur No.3, North Street, New Colony, Backside of Old RTO, Mannarpuram Trichy, 620 020 Room No.28, District Collectorate, Building Karur –
Office Address District Collectorate Building, Ground Floor, Perambalur-621 212. RMV Building, Lakshmipuram, 1st Street, Pregathambal Theatre Complex, Pudukottai 1/143, Mela Madai Veethi, East Street, Madurai – 625 020 Government Officers Compound, Block – 2, 1st Floor, Theni 98-99, Spencer Compound, Near Bus Stand, Dindugul 624 003 11 B, Anna Nagar, Old Employment Office Building, Ramanathapuram – 623 504 102/2/13, Aruppukottai Road, Near V.V.S. Thirumanamandapam, Virudhunagar – 626 001 4-1, Periyar Nagar, 4th Street, Thiruppathur Road, Opposite to Collectorate Sivagangai – 623 560 District Collector Complex Building, Kokkarakulam, Tirunelveli – 627 009 Old No.1 A/New No.15, To Vee. Puram 9th Street, Opp. to MLA Office, Thoothukudi 628 003 Door No.50 C, Vellalar Colony, Romavarpuram. Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari District Room No. 56, District Collectorate Campus 2 A, T.Nagar Road, Slum Clearance Road, Business Complex, 2nd Floor, Teynampet, Chennai – 600 018
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CHAPTER – 5 INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SCHEME
I. INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SCHEME In Tamil Nadu, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme is implemented through 49,499 Child Centres (Anganwadi Centres) and 4,940 Mini centres, totalling 54,439 centres functioning under 434 ICDS Projects. Out of 434 Projects, 47 Projects are in urban areas, 385 Projects are in rural areas and 2 Projects are in tribal areas. II. NORMS FOR OPENING CHILD CENTRES: As per the revised guidelines of Government of India, the population norms for setting up of Child Centres are:Child Centre Category Rural Urban Tribal Minimum Population 400 400 300 Maximum Population 800 800 800 Mini Child Centre Minimum Population 150 150 150 Maximum Population 400 400 300
III.
OBJECTIVE OF INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SCHEME
The objective of the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme are : 1. To improve the nutritional and health status of children in the age-group 0-72 months 2. To lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child 3. To reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity and malnutrition 4. To enhance the capability of the mother to look after the normal health and nutritional needs of the child through proper nutrition and health education 5. To make Tamil Nadu a “Malnutrition Free State“ and to provide a whole life cycle, nutrition security programme for those below poverty line, with special focus on nutrition for pregnant women and lactating mothers, infants, children, adolescent girls and the aged
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IV.
TARGET GROUPS/ BENEFICIARIES
• Children in the age group of 0-72 months • Adolescent girls •Pregnant women and Lactating mothers V. SERVICES DELIVERED AT CHILD CENTRE (ANGANWADI CENTRE) IN TAMIL NADU 1. Early Childhood Care, ante natal care and post natal care 2. Growth Monitoring 3. Supplementary nutrition 4. Health services by health personnel (Village Health Nurse / Medical Officer) 5. Referral services 6. Non-formal Pre School Education 7. Nutrition & Health Education 8. Nutrition and Life Skill Education for Adolescent Girls 9. Provision of Nutritious Meal for the children in the age group of 2 to 6 years and Old Age pensioners for 365 days 10. Supplementary nutrition in the form of Weaning Food life skill training and vocational training given to Adolescent Girls in 139 Blocks in 9 Districts, viz Salem, Tiruvannamalai, Cuddalore, Ramanathapuram, Kanniyakumari, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore and Chennai under Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (SABLA) 11. IEC Activities.
a) Services for the Infants: 0-3 years
1. Weight monitoring – on monthly basis 2. Supplementary nutrition in the form of weaning food 3. Immunization of children 4. administration of Vitamin-A solution 5. Management of diarrhoeal disorder and acute respiratory infection 6. De-worming – bi-annually.
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7. Imparting Pre-school education to bring about holistic development of the child through play-way method. (b) Service to children 3-5 /6 years 1) Weight monitoring – quarterly basis
2) Provision of Supplementary Nutrition – Hot cooked meal Bengal/ Green Gram, Boiled Potatoes and Egg/ Banana 3) Immunization of children. 4) Administration of Vitamin-A solution 5) Management of diarrhoeal disorder and acute respiratory infection. 6) De-worming – bi-annually. 7) Imparting Pre- school education to bring about holistic development of the child through play-way method. (c) Services to Adolescent girls 1) Supplementary Nutrition in the form of weaning food (130 gms/ per day) on weekly basis as take home ration. 2) Health services - supply of De-worming tablets and Iron and Folic Acid.
3) Creation of awareness on Health and Hygiene, Legal and Public services 4) (d) Up-gradation of Life skills and Vocational skills.
Services to Pregnant and Lactating Mothers: 1) Early registration on confirmation of pregnancy. 2) Provision of supplementary nutrition in the form of weaning food to pregnant women from the date of their registration until their delivery. mothers from the date of delivery to 6 months. 3) Immunization to Pregnant Mothers. 4) Antenatal and Postnatal care - Pregnancy weight gain monitoring, Nutrition supplementation, Anaemia control and periodical referral for medical examination. 5) Referral of High risk mothers for higher medical facility For lactating
6) Awareness creation on Health and Hygiene, Nutritional management for children, home management skills and child care practices.
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(e) Details of quantum of weaning food provided and the nutritional content Category Quantum of Weaning Food per day (in Gms) 130 190 Protein (in Gms) Energy (in calories) Vitamins & Minerals (% of Recommended Dietary Allowance 50 50
Children 6-36 Months Children 6-36 months (Severely malnourished) Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers (f) Old Age Pensioners
11 16
455 665
160
13.5
560
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Old age pensioners are provided with Hot Cooked Nutritious Meal in the Child Centres (Anganwadi centre) for 365 days. VI Various Schemes Implemented by ICDS 11-18 years
1) Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (SABLA)
This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the holistic development of Adolescent Girls implemented in 9 districts viz: Chennai, Cuddalore, Coimbatore, Kanniyakumari, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Tiruchirappalli and Tiruvannamalai . (i) AIM : To bring about holistic development among Adolescent Girls and to mainstream out of school Adolescent Girls into formal/ non formal
education.There are two components i.e Nutrition component and NonNutrition component. (ii) Nutrition Component : Supplementary Nutrition in the form of Weaning Food is given to eligible adolescent girls as take home ration for 300 days in a year. Category Adolescent Girls Quantum of Weaning Food per day (in Gms) 130 Protein (in Gms) 11 Energy (calorie) 455
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(iii) Non-Nutrition Component. a) Health Services : Provision of Iron and Folic Acid tablets Health Checkup of all Adolescent Girls (once in three months) Provision of De-worming tablets to the needy adolescent girls Growth Monitoring Health Education b) Social Services : Formation of Adolescent Girls groups (Kishori Samooh) – which will facilitate interaction between school going and non school going girls and their participation in day to day
activities of the Child Centres such as Pre-school Education, Growth monitoring, Supplementary Nutrition etc. Family Counselling c). Vocational Training To bring about socio-economic enhancement of adolescent girls vocational training is imparted to adolescent girls in the age group of 16-18 years in trades like Computer Training, Tailoring Handicrafts etc. d) Life Skill Education Adolescent Girls are imparted with training on life skill education which includes
confidence building, developing self awareness and self esteem, decision making ability capacity building for critical thinking, better communication skill, coping with stress and functional literacy etc. 2. Kishori Sakthi Yojana This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented in 295 blocks of 23 districts. This scheme is exclusively for the benefit of adolescent girls to create awareness about their legal rights, to improve literacy, health, hygiene aspects and provide occupational skills to shape them into better citizens.
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Awareness camps on Nutrition, Health, legal rights, home management and child care are conducted for school going and school dropout adolescent girls in the age group of 11 to 15 years. Vocational training in trades such as computer education, catering services, tailoring, Lab technician, nursing assistant, soft toy making & handicrafts and fashion designing etc., is imparted through reputed institutions to adolescent girls in the age group of 16 to 18 years. VII. Services rendered by ICDS to the Community To bring about positive behavioural change in health and nutritional practices among individual, family, community and thereby facilitate reduction of malnutrition among children. Improving maternal and child care practices Promoting health and Nutrition services through Information Education and
Communication Enhancing the credibility and image of child centres (Anganwadi Centres) Encouraging community participation for better access to community assets VIII. HOW TO GET THE PROJECT BENEFITS 1. No application is necessary to get the benefits of the ICDS Services. 2. No income criteria is insisted. 3. No Bar on Caste Community / Religion 4. By registering their names soon after the confirmation of their pregnancy, in the nearby Child Centre (Anganwadi centre)/Health Sub Centres /Urban Maternity Centre to get all ante-natal and post natal care.
5 Mothers are requested to come to the centre and take the weight of the child. 6 By participating in various activities of the centres 7 By participating in the education sessions being organized every month by Anganwadi
Workers. IX. For Further Details Contact Persons: Village level Block level Anganwadi worker of the center Concerned - Supervisor / Child Development Project Officer
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District level State level
Concerned - District Programme Officer / Project Officer Commissioner, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme Taramani, Chennai – 600113.
The contact addresses of District officials are as follows: SL. NO 1. NAME OF THE DISTRICT CHENNAI OFFICE ADDRESS District Project Officer, 2-A, Thayagaraya Road, Near Alayamman Koil SlumClearanceBoardBuilding, II Floor, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018. District Project Officer, 10.JawansBhavanBuilding T.B.Road, OPP. to RedCrossSocietyBuilding, Coimbatore-18 District Project Officer, 19-A, Ramadoss Naidu Street, Pudupalayam, Cuddalore. 607 001. District Project Officer, 2-F, 9th Street, Appavu Nagar, Dharmapuri- 636 701 District Project Officer, 98-99, Spencer Compound, Near Bus Stand, Dindigul - 624 003. District Project Officer, 9/48, 70 Feet Road, 7th Street, N.G.G.O. Colony, Surampatti (P.O.) – 638 009. Erode District. District Project Officer, No.4 (Old No.14A), South Krishnan Street, Near Old Railway Station, Kancheepuram – 631 502. TELEPHONE NUMBER & E-MAIL ID
044- 24346390 dpoicdschn.tn@nic.in
2.
COIMBATORE
0422-2213233 dpoicdscbe.tn@nic.in
3.
CUDDALORE
04142-293954 dpoicdscud.tn@nic.in
4.
DHARMAPURI
04342-261074 dpoicdsdpi.tn@nic.in
5.
DINDIGUL
0451-2422351 dpoicdsdgl.tn@nic.in
6.
ERODE
0424-2273607 dpoicdserd.tn@nic.in
7.
KANCHEEPURAM
04112-27227618 dpoicdskpm.tn@nic.in
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KANNIYAKUMARI
9.
KARUR
10.
KRISHNAGIRI
11.
MADURAI
District Project Officer, 50-C, Vellalar Colony, Ramavarmapuram Nagercoil- 629 001. District Project Officer, Room No.28, DistrictCollectorateBuilding, Karur. District Project Officer, Door No.17-18, District Collectorate Building Bangalore Road, Krishnagiri- 635 001. District Project Officer, 1/143, Mela Mada Veethi, East Street, Madurai-625 020. District Project Officer 317, DistrictCollectorateBuilding, Third Floor, Palapannaicheri, Nagapattinam – 610 001. District Project Officer, Room No.30, IInd Floor, District Collectorate Compound, Namakkal District-637 003. District Project Officer, 31/79,Ranga Vilas, Alms House Road, Udhagamandalam– 643 001. District Project Officer, DistrictCollectorateBuilding, Ground Floor, Perambalur- 621 212. District Project Officer, 11, First Street, Lakshmipuram, Pudukottai. District Project Officer (i/c.), 11-B, Anna Nagar, OldEmploymentOfficeBuilding, Ramanathapuram-623 504. District Project Officer, No.2, Thiruvalluvar Street, SubramaniaNagar,Salem–636 005. District Project Officer, 4 -1, Periyar Nagar, 4th Street, Thiruppathur Road, Opp to Collectorate, Sivagangai – 623 560.
District Project Officer, Room No.1, Ground Floor, DistrictCollectorateBuilding Trichy Trunk Road, Villupuram – 605 602. District Project Officer, No.102/2/13, Arupukottai Road, Near V.V.S Thirumana Mandapam, Virudhunagar – 626 001. District Project Officer, Room No.56, District Collectorate Campus, Tiruppur-641 604.
04146-224719 dpoicdsvpm.tn@nic.in
30.
VIRUDHUNAGAR
04562-280224 dpoicdsvnr.tn@nic.in
31.
TIRUPPUR
0421-2218237 dpoicdstpr.tn@nic.in
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CHAPTER – 6 SOCIAL DEFENCE I. Target groups The Department of Social Defence provides services to Neglected Children in the age group of 11 – 18 years Abused Children Children in conflict with law Street Children Stranded Girls and Unmarried Mothers Women and Girls in moral danger ( No age limit) Woman and Girl victims who are rescued under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. Persons who are found to be addicted to drugs / substances / alcohol II. Services Provided
1. Rescue and provision of basic amenities such as food, clothing shelter etc., to the children in need of care and protection, children who are alleged / proved to be in conflict with law, women and children – rescued victims under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 and women and children who are in moral danger. 2. Imparting formal and non formal education to the target groups depending on individual‟s requirement. 3. Provision of psycho - social services such as yoga, meditation, counselling, group counselling and guidance to parents. 4. Implementing rehabilitation by imparting life skill education and modernized vocational training programme. 5. Financial assistance to the discharged children and women. 6. Scheme of Marriage assistance.
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7. Follow-up on sustained Income Generating vocational training and life style changes. 8. Providing Legal aid. III. The Acts administered by the Department of Social Defence 1. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 as amended in 2006
2. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. IV. Various Institutions run by the Department of Social Defence. Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Institutions Government Run 9 6 2 10 5 1 Government Aided and run by NGOs. 14 2 20 31 1 1 Total
Reception Centres Observation Homes Special Homes Children Homes Resource Centres Crisis Intervention Centres Vigilance/ Protective Homes Unmarried Mothers Home
23 8 2 30 31 1 5 2
V. Partners / Stake Holders Government of India and Non-Governmental Organizations. There are 83
Non - Governmental Organizations who are hand in hand with the State Government run the homes and implement rehabilitation programmes for the children and adults. CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE AND PROTECTION 6.1. CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEES (Under section 29 (1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 as amended in 2006) 1 Definition A quasi-judicial body constituted to deal with the cases of children in need of care and protection. To deal with neglected, abandoned, surrendered and abused children who are in need of care and protection produced before the committees and send them to their families or the Children Home 1 Non-official Chairperson and 4 Members (including 1 woman member)
2
Objective
3
Constitution
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4
Powers
Powers of Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of First Class as under the Code of Criminal Procedure 18 Orders have been issued for constitution of 14 more Child Welfare Committees in remaining districts under Integrated Child Protection Scheme 18 districts (Details given in Annexure-I) Tuesday, Thursday and Friday every week. (From 2.00 P.M.to 5.00 P.M) In the premises of the notified Homes (Details given in Annexure - I)
5
Number of Committees
6
Place of Functioning
7. Days of Meeting
8
Venue of Meeting
6.2. RECEPTION CENTRES 1 Definition A temporary shelter home to keep the children in need of care and protection during the inquiry before Child Welfare Committees. Providing shelter, food, clothing, medical facilities and education to the children under inquiry before the Child Welfare Committees Government and Non-Governmental Organizations 23 (Government - 9, Non-Governmental Organizations -14) 30 -50 Children Formal and Non-formal Education Art, Music, Theatre, Dance and Sports 0 – 18 years Details given in Annexure – II
2
Objective
3 4
Administered by Total number of Centres
5 6 7 8 9
Capacity of a Centre Education imparted Co & Extra-Curricular Activities Age limit for admission Location of the Centres
6.3. CHILDREN HOMES
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1 Definition 2 Objective
Children Homes are meant for providing long term rehabilitaion to the children upto 18 years of age. Providing shelter, food, clothing, medical facilities and education to the children ordered by the Child Welfare Committees for their long term rehabilitation Government and Non-Governmental Organizations 30 (Government - 10, Non-Governmental Organizations - 20) 100 - 300 children upto 8th Std within the premises in 8 institutions upto 10th Std in 1 institution. For higher studies from 9th Std onwards children are sent to the nearest educational institutions. Art, Music, Theatre, Dance and Sports 6 - 18 years in Government institutions 0 – 18 years in NGOs run institutions Details given in Annexure - III
3 4
Administered by Total number of Institutions
5 6
Capacity of a Home Education imparted
7 8 9
Co & Extra-Curricular Activities Age group for admission Location of the Homes
6.4. AFTER CARE HOMES 1 Definition After Care Homes are meant for providing after care services to the children discharged from Children Homes /Special Homes who don‟t have parent or guardian to pursue their higher studies. Providing shelter, food, clothing and medical facilities to the children discharged from Children Homes/Special Homes Government 3 (Boys - 2, Girls - 1) 50 - 100 children Formal Higher education in outside educational institutions, (Colleges, Polytechnic and I.T.Is,) Art, Music, Theatre, Dance and Sports Details given in Annexure –IV CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH LAW
2
Objective
3 4 5 6 7 8
Administered by Number of Homes Capacity of a Home Education imparted Extra-Curricular Activities Location of the Homes
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6.5. JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARDS (Under section 4 (1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 as amended in 2006) 1 Definition 2 3 Objective Constitution A judicial body constituted to deal with the cases of children in conflict with law. To deal with cases of children in conflict with law. Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate as a Chairperson and 2 Social Worker Members (including 1 woman member) Powers of Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class as per the Code of Criminal Procedure. 8 Orders have been issued for constitution of 24 more Juvenile Justice Boards in remaining districts under Integrated Child Protection Scheme. 8 districts (Details given in Annexure-V) Monday, Wednesday and Friday every week (From 10.00 A.M.to 1.00 P.M) In the premises of the notified Homes (Details given in Annexure – V)
4 5
Powers Number of Boards
6 7 8
Place of Functioning Days of Sitting Venue of Sitting
6.6. OBSERVATION HOMES 1 2 Definition Objective A temporary home to keep the children in conflict with law during the inquiry before Juvenile Justice Board. Providing shelter, food, clothing, medical facilities, education and life skill training to the children whose cases are pending before the Juvenile Justice Boards. Government and Non-Governmental Organisations 8 (Government - 6, Non-Governmental Organisations - 2) (Details given in Annexure-VI) 50 – 100 children
3 4 5
Administered by Number of Homes Capacity of a Home
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6
Education imparted
7 8
Co & Extra -Curricular Activities Other Services rendered
Formal school education for all children. Higher studies are also imparted for needy children. Vocational Training in income generating activities such as cell phone servicing, two wheeler mechanism, photography, book binding, tailoring, etc., Art, Music, Theatre, Dance and Sports. Psycho-Social services such as yoga, meditation, counselling (individual and group) , guidance, etc.,
6.7. SPECIAL HOMES
1 Definition
A home established for the purpose of providing long term rehabilitation to the children in conflict with law for a period as ordered by Juvenile Justice Board. Providing shelter, food and clothing to children committed by the Juvenile Justice Boards for long term rehabilitation. Government 2 (Girls 1, Boys -1) (Details given in Annexure-VII) 100 children Formal and Non-Formal Education is imparted. In addition to Vocational Training in trades like Cell phone Servicing, Two Wheeler mechanism, Photography, Book binding and Tailoring are also given. Art, Music, Theatre, Dance and Sports Psycho-Social services such as yoga, meditation, counselling (individual and group), guidance, etc.,
2
Objective
3 4 5 6
Administered by Number of Institutions Capacity of a Home Education imparted
7 8
Co & Extra-Curricular Activities Other Services rendered
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6.8. RESOURCE CENTRES 1 Definition Resource centre is a place of providing psycho –social services and guidance to the children in need of care and protection, children in conflict with law and other needy children in general. To asses the I.Q and personality to prepare individual child care plan. To provide psycho social care and guidance to the children referred by Juvenile Justice Boards / Child Welfare Committees Non- Governmental Organisations One Social Worker - cum - Counsellor and One Psychologist 31 (Details given in Annexure-VIII)
2
Objective
3 4
Administered by Staff Pattern
5
Number of Resource Centres
6
Other Activities
Counselling and guidance to the parents. Undertake research programmes on the prevalence of juveniles in conflict with law
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OPEN SHELTERS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED IN URBAN AND SEMI-URBAN AREAS 6.9. OPEN SHELTERS 1 Definition Open shelter is meant for immediate rehabilitation of children like street children, begging children etc., Provide a safe place of shelter to all children in need of care and protection particularly begging, street and working children, rag pickers, small vendors, street performers, orphaned, deserted, trafficked and runaway children, children of migrant population and any other vulnerable group of children. Non-Governmental Organisations 14 (Details given in Annexure-IX) 25 children (under Integrated Child Protection Scheme) Formal and Non-Formal Education and Vocational Training
2
Objective
3 4 5 6
Administered by Number of Shelters Capacity of Shelter Education Imparted
6.10. CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTRE 1 Definition A centre to ensure care and protection by immediate intervention into the issues related to the needy children and children in difficult circumstances To ensure prevention of child abuse and providing temporary care and protection to the abused children. To provide guidance and counselling services to the children and their parents 3 4 5 6 Administered by Number of Centre Capacity of a Centre Address Non-Governmental Organisation 1 30 children Indian Council for Child Welfare, No.5, 3rd Main Road, Shenoy Nagar (West), Chennai. 600 030. Phone No.044-26260097/26205655
2
Objective
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6.11. SCHEME FOR ERADICATION OF JUVENILE BEGGARY 1 Objective To create awareness about juvenile beggary and prevent children from begging by providing shelter, food and rehabilitation. Non-Governmental Organisation. 1 Indian Council for Child Welfare, No.5, 3rd Main Road, Shenoy Nagar (West), Chennai. 600 030. Phone No.044-26260097 / 26205655
2 3 4
Administered by Number of Shelter Address
6.12. VIGILANCE / PROTECTIVE HOMES
1
Definition
A home meant for providing care, protection and rehabilitation to the women victims of trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation To rescue and rehabilitate women and girl victims of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation. To provide care, food, clothing, medical and health assistance. Government 5 (Vigilance Homes – 2 Protective Homes - 3,) (Details given in Annexure-X ) 25-100 Non-formal Education and Vocational Training Cash assistance of Rs5000/- (or) material assistance of Rs10,000/- is given from the Tamil Nadu Social Defence Welfare Fund for Women and Children for self employment. 153 women
2
Objective
3 4 5 6 7
Administered by Number of Homes Capacity of a Home Education imparted Financial Assistance
8
No of women / girls who availed assistance so far
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6.13. UNMARRIED MOTHERS HOME
1
Definition
A home meant for providing care and protection to the victim women and girls who become pregnant due to sexual exploitation and abuse To provide care, food, clothing, medical, health assistance and temporary shelter to victim women and girls who become pregnant due to sexual exploitation and abuse. Non-Governmental Organization 2 (Details given in Annexure –XI) Non-Formal Education and Vocational Training
2
Objective
3 4 5
Administered by Number of Homes Education Imparted
6.14. CHILDLINE 1 Definition A toll free number for stranded and needy children
2
Objective
To rescue and provide shelter, medical aid, repatriation, psychological support and guidance to children who are in difficult circumstances By Childline India Foundation Non-Governmental Organization 1098 BSNL, Chennai Telephones, Vodafone, Airtel, Aircel, Reliance and TATA Indicom in Chennai City alone. Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam and Kancheepuram (Mamallapuram) through
3
Administered by
4 5 6
Contact Number Supporting Agencies Places where CHILDLINE are available at present
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6.15. SCHEME FOR PREVENTION OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE (Drugs) ABUSE 1 Objective 1. To create awareness and educate people about the ill-effects of alcoholism and substance abuse on the individual, family, the work place and society at large. 2. To provide for the whole range of community based services for identification, motivation, counselling, de-addiction, after care rehabilitation for Whole Person Recovery (WPR) of addicts. 3. To alleviate the consequences of drug and alcohol dependence amongst the individual, the family and society at large. 2 Constitution of Multipurpose Grant-inaid Committee 1.Secretary to Government, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Chennai 2.Secretary to Government, Finance Department or his Representative 3.Secretary to Government, Planning, Development and Special Initiative Department 4.Director of Social Defence, Chennai 5. T.T.Ranganathan Clinical and Research Foundation, Chennai. 6. Terre-des-Homes Core Trust, Tiruvannamalai. 7. Mass Action Network India Trust, Chennai 3 4 5 Implemented by Funding sources Number of centres Non-Governmental Organizations Government of India 24 (Details given in Annexure – XII) Chairperson
Member
Member
Member Secretary Member
Member
Member
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6.16. SWADHAR SCHEME ( A Centrally Sponsored Scheme) 1 Objective To respond to the needs of women especially those in difficult circumstances like widows, destitute / deserted women, women ex-prisoners, victims of sexual abuse and crimes including those trafficked and rescued from brothels, migrants or refugees rendered homeless due to natural calamities, women victims of terrorist violence and the like. Non-Governmental Organizations 14 (Details given in Annexure –XIII) 1.Secretary to Government, Social Welfare Chairperson and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Chennai 2. Secretary, Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board. 3. Chief Accounts Officer, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Chennai. 4.Director of Social Defence, Chennai 5.Joint Director (Engg), Industries and Commerce Department, Chennai Member
2 3 4
Implemented by Number of Centres Constitution of State Level Empowered Committee
Member
Member Secretary Member
6.17
UJJAWALA SCHEME
( A Centrally Sponsored Scheme)
1
Objective
To prevent trafficking of Women and Children To facilitate rescue of victims To provide rehabilitation To facilitate re-integration To facilitate repatriation of cross border victims. Non-Governmental Organizations 9 (Details given in Annexure – XIV)
2 3
Implemented by Number of implementing Non-Governmental Organizations
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6.18. INFORMATION, COMPLAINTS AND SUGGESTIONS 1 Information about institutional programmes Public Relation Officer / Assistant Director (Vocational Programmes) O/o The Director of Social Defence, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai – 600 010 1. The Deputy Director (Administration) O/o The Director of Social Defence, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai – 600 010 2. Southern Region The Regional Deputy Director, 5, Besant Road, Basker Complex Chinna Chokikulam, Madurai – 2. 3 Appellant Authority The Director of Social Defence, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai - 600 010 In person, by post, phone and e-mail
2
Complaints Redressal
4
Receipt of Communication
Information Cell and Address Office of the Director of Social Defence 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kelleys, Chennai-600 010. Telephone No.(044) 26426421, 26427022 Fax No.26612989 Website; www.tn.nic.in/socialdefence Email: dsd.tn@nic.in Officer to be contacted: Public Relation Officer / Assistant Director (Vocational Programmes) Office of the Director of Social Defence 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kelleys, Chennai-600 010.
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Annexure - I LIST OF CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEES (G.O.Ms.No.1, Social Welfare & Nutritious Meal Programme Department dated 01.01.2004) S. No Place in which the committees are constituted Jurisdiction of the Committee Place of sitting of Child Welfare Committee 1. Government Children's Home for Boys, 58, Suryanarayana Chetty Street, Royapuram, Chennai.13. Phone No.044-25951450 1. Chennai Chennai District 2. Government Children Home for Girls, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai – 10 Phone No. 044-26421279 Government Special Home for Boys, G.S.T. Road, Chengalpattu – 603 002. Phone No.044 – 27424458 1.Government Reception Unit for Boys, Kakithapattarai, Sathuvachari, Vellore - 632 002. Phone No.0416-2228174 3. Vellore Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts 2. Government After Care Organisation for women, Sunshine, 9. Officers Line, Vellore. 632 001. Phone No.: 0416 – 2222812 Government Children's Home for Boys 1,Shanmugaperuman Road, Kilperumbakkam, Villupuram-2. Phone No.04146-241702. Children's Home for Boys and Girls under Vallalar Balar Illam, Nallampalli (Via), Kurinji Nagar Post, Dharmapuri District. Phone No. 04342-260582 Government Children's Home for Boys, SF. 151/2A, Kollukattumedu, Nanjai Oothukkuli, Lakkapuram Post, Karur Road, Erode-638 002. Phone No.0424-2401916
2.
Chengalpattu
Kancheepuram District
4.
Villupuram
Villupuram and Cuddalore Districts
5.
Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri Districts
6.
Erode
Erode and Namakkal Districts
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S. No
Place in which the committees are constituted
Jurisdiction of the Committee
Place of sitting of Child Welfare Committee 1. Children‟s Home under Life Line Trust, Chandran Garden, 3rd Cross Street, Chinna Tirupathi Salem-636 008. Phone No. 0427-2451222
7.
Salem
Salem District
2. Children‟s Home for Boys under Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society, 230, Bretts Road, Mullavadi Gate, Salem-636 007. Phone No. 0427 - 2416631 Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Don Bosco Anbu Illam,Social Service Society, 38, GM Nagar, P.B.No.409, Ukkadam, Coimbatore-641 001. Phone No. 0422 – 2399758 / 2260758 Children's Home for Boys under Madurai Multipurpose Social Service Society, 1/648, Sundaram Theater Road, Gandhi Nagar Street, Pandian Nagar, Virudhunagar-3. Phone. No.04562-2242965
8.
Coimbatore and Tiruppur
Coimbatore, Tiruppur and The Nilgiris Districts
9.
Virudhunagar
Virudhunagar District
10.
Dindigul
11.
Karaikudi
Children‟s Home under Puduyugam Karunanidhi Nagar, Palani Road, Dindigul District Murugathuranpatti Dindigul – 624 010. Phone No.04543-2424470 Government Children's Home for Boys, Pudukkottai, Sivagangai O.Siruvayal, Karaikudi – 623 208. Phone No. 04565-200828 and Ramanathapuram Districts Children's Home under Muthu Kuviyal, 176,Palayamkottai Road, Tuticorin-628 001. Phone No.0461-2330313 Government Children's Home for Boys, V.O.C.Nagar, Thanjavur-613 007. Phone No. 04362-237013
12.
Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi District
13.
Thanjavur
Thanjavur District
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S. No
Place in which the committee is constituted
Jurisdiction of the Committee
Place of sitting of Child Welfare Committee Children Home under Hope World Wide, 43, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Edamalaipatti pudur, Tiruchirapalli- 620 012 Phone No. 0431-2473032 Sakthi Vidiyal Shelter Home, No.21 & 22, Kennet Nagar, Muthupatti, Madurai East-625 003. Phone No: 0452-2473032 Children Home under Tirunelveli Social Service Society, P.B.No108, 2/A, St. Mark Street, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli – 627 002. Phone No: 0462-2578282 Children's Home for Mentally and Physically Handicapped Children under Arivagam Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam Thootam, Tharangambadi Road, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam-609 001. Phone No.04363-222649 Children Home for Boys and Girls under IRCDS, 13, Dr. Abdul Kalam Street, M.D.M. Nagar, Tiruvallur-602 001. Phone No.044-27660084
14.
Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Ariyalur and Perambalur Districts
15.
Madurai
Madurai and Theni Districts
16.
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari Districts
17.
Mayiladuthurai
Nagapattinam and Thiruvarur Districts
18.
Tiruvallur
Tiruvallur District
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ANNEXURE – II List of Reception Units - 23 Nos. (G.O.Ms.No.166, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme (SW.8) Department dated 13.11.2002) S. No. 1. Institution to which the reception unit is attached and place of sitting of Child Welfare Committee Government Children‟s Home for Boys, 58, Suryanarayana Chetty Street, Royapuram, Chennai-600 013. Phone No. 044-25951450 Government Children‟s Home for Girls, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai - 600 010. Phone No. 044- 26421279 Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Bala Mandir, 126, Gopathy Narayanaswamy Chetty Road, Chennai - 600 017. Phone No. 044-28341921 Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Vallalar Balar Illam, Nallampalli (Via), Kurinji Nagar Post, Dharmapuri District. Phone No. 04342-260582 Government Children‟s Home for Boys, S.F.151/2A, Kollukattu Medu, Nanjai Uthukulli, Lakapuram Post, Karur Road, Erode - 638 002. Phone No. 0424-2401916 Government Children‟s Home for Boys, 1, Shanmuga Peruman Road, Kilperumbakkam, Villupuram – 605 602. Phone No. 04146-241702 Government Reception Unit for Boys, Kakithapattarai, Sathuvachari Vellore-632 002 Phone No.0416-2228174 Government Aftercare Home for Women 9, Officers Line, Sunshine, Vellore – 632 001 Phone No.0416-2222812 Government Special Home for Boys, G.S.T. Road, Chengalpattu – 603 002. Phone No.044 – 27424458 Age group 5-18 Districts covered
2.
5-18
Chennai District
3.
0-5
4.
3-18
Dharmapuri District
5.
3-18
Erode District
6.
3-18
Villupuram District
7.
3-18 Vellore District 3-18
8.
9.
3-18
Kancheepuram District
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S. No. 10.
Institution to which the reception unit is attached and place of sitting of Child Welfare Committee Government Children‟s Home for Boys, V.O.C. Nagar, Thanjavur-613007. Phone No. 04362-237013 Children Home for Boys and Girls under IRCDS, 6, Namakkal Ramalingam Street, Rajajipuram, Tiruvallur-502 001. Phone No. 044-27660084 Government Children‟s Home for Boys, “O” Siruvayal, Karaikudi – 623 208. Phone No. 04565–200828 Children's Home for Mentally and Physically Handicapped Children under Arivagam, Thiruvavaduthurai Athinam Thottam, Tharangampadi Road Mayiladuthurai – 609 001. Nagapatinam District. Phone No. 04363-222649 Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Puduyugam, Karunanidhi Nagar, Palani Road, Murugathuranpatti Dindigul District – 624 010. Phone No. 04543-2424970 Children‟s Home for Boys under Madurai Multipurpose Social Service Society, 1/648, Sundaram Theater Road, Gandhi Nagar Street, Pandian Nagar, Virudhu Nagar-3. Phone No. 04562-223881 Children' Home for Boys under Tutticorin Multi Purpose Social Service Society, (Muthukuvial) 176, Palayamkottai Road, Tuticorin-622 001. Phone No. 0461-2326878 Children Home under Tirunelveli Social Service Society, P.B.No108, 2/A, St. Mark Street, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli -627 002. Phone No: 0462-2578282 Children Home under Hope World Wide, 43, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Edamalaipatti pudur, Tiruchirapalli- 620 012 Phone No. 0431-2473032
Age group 3-18
Districts covered
Thanjavur District
11.
3-18
Thiruvallur District
12.
3-18
Sivagangai District
13.
3-18
Nagapattinam District
14.
3-18
Dindigul District
15.
3-18
Virudhunagar District
16.
3-18
Thoothukudi District
17.
3-18
Tirunelveli District
18.
3-18
Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur and Perambalur Districts
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S. No. 19.
Institution to which the reception unit is attached and place of sitting of Child Welfare Committee Children Home under Life Line Trust, Chandran Garden, 3rd Cross Street, Chinna Tirupathi, Salem-636 008. Phone No: 0427-2451222 Children Home for Boys under Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society, 230, Bretts Road, Mullavadi Gate, Salem. Phone No: 0427 - 2416631 Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society, 38, G.M. Nagar, P.B. No, 409, Bypass Road, Ukkadam, Coimbatore – 641 001. Phone No.0422-2260798 Sakthi Vidiyal Shelter Home, 21 & 22, Kennet Nagar, Muthupatti, Madurai East - 625 003 Phone No: 0452-2675632 Sri Arunodhayam Home for Mentally and Physically Handicapped Children, Plot No.35, Sivananda Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai- 600 099. Phone No. 044 – 26510778 / 26511450
Age group
Districts covered
3-18 Salem District 3-18
20.
21.
3-18
Coimbatore and The Nilgiris Districts
22.
3-18
Madurai District
23.
3-18
Northern Districts of the State
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ANNEXURE - III CHILDREN HOMES GOVERNMENT CHILDREN HOMES-10 S. No 1. Name of the Institution Age group for admission Sanctioned Strength Districts Covered Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli, Vellore, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chennai city Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin
Government Children Home for Girls, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Chennai - 600 010. Phone No.044 – 26421279 Government Children Home for Boys, Ceylon Government Quarantine Camp, Thattaparai- 628 034. Phone No.0461 – 2261235 Government Children Home for Boys, Bombay Trunk Road, Ranipet – 632 402. Phone No.04172 – 272506 Government Children Home for Boys, V.O.C. Nagar, Thanjavur – 613 007. Phone No.04362-237013 Government Children Home for Boys, 58, Suryanarayana Chetty Street, Royapuram, Chennai - 600 013. Phone No.044-25951450 Government Children Home for Boys, Mallipudur – 626 141. Sri Villiputhur Taluk, Virdhunagar District. Phone No.04563 – 281539 Government Children Home for Boys, Chinnar Reservoir Project Area, Panchampalli-636 812, Dharmapuri District. Phone No.04348-237649 Government Children Home for Boys, SF-151/2A Kollukattumedu, Nanjai Oothukulli, Lakkapuram P.O., Karur Road, Erode – 638 002. Phone No.0424-2401916
Dharmapuri, Erode, The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Salem and Namakkal
81
S. No 9.
Name of the Institution
Age group for admission
Sanctioned Strength
Districts Covered Villupuram and Cuddalore
Government Children Home for Boys, 1, Shanmuga Peruman Road, Kilperumbakkam, Villupuram – 605 602. Phone No.04146-241702 Government Children Home for Boys, „O‟ Siruvayal, Karaikudi -623 208 Phone No.04565-200828
8-18
100
10.
6-12
100
Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai and Pudukkottai
82
CHILDREN HOMES RUN BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS-20 S. No 1. Age group for admission Sanctioned Strength Districts covered Chennai city, Cuddalore, Thiruvannamalai, Vellore and Kancheepuram
Name of the Institution Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Madras Society for the Protection of Children, 288, Thiruvotriyur High Road, Chennai-600 021. Phone No. 044-25951521 Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Seva Samajam Children' Home, 75, Bhajanai Koil Street, Pallipattu Village, Guindy Road, Chennai-600 113. PhoneNo.044- 22354103 / 22351656 Children‟s Home for Girls under Seva Samajam Girls Home, "Aachen House", 29,Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. Phone No.044-28194289 Children‟s Home for Boys under Seva Samajam Boys Home, 1, Kamarajar Salai, Dasarathapuram, Saligramam, Chennai-600 093. Phone No.044-23620596 Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Bala Mandir, 126, Gopathy Narayanaswamy Chetty Road, Chennai-600 017. Phone No.044-28341921
3-8
350
2.
5-18
100
Chennai city
3.
8-18
100
Chennai city
4.
Chennai city 6-12 100
5.
0-5
450
6
Mariyalaya Children‟s Home for Girls 29, Pedariyar Koil Street Mannady, Chennai – 600 001 Phone No. 044-25283986
5-18
30
Chennai, Cuddalore, Thiruvannamalai, Vellore, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, The Nilgiris, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Salem, Erode and Coimbatore Northern Districts of the State
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S. No
Name of the Institution
Age group for admission
Sanctioned Strength
Districts covered Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Kanyakumari, Karur, Perambalur, Pudukkottai, Sivagangai, Thiruvarur, Tuticorin, Tiruchirapalli and Tirunelveli Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Coimbatore and The Nilgiris Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Coimbatore and The Nilgiris
7
Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls, Gandhigram - 624 302. Dindigul District Phone No.0451-2451369
0-7
100
8
Children‟s Home for Girls under Coimbatore Seva Nilayam, 2, Syrian Church Road, Coimbatore - 1. Phone No. 0422-2473664 Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Vallalar Balar Illam, Nallampalli (Via), Kurinji Nagar Post, Dharmapuri Dist. Phone No. 04342-241970
6-12
100
9
3-12
100
10
11
Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Don Bosco Beatitudes, 50, Sundaram Street, Vysarpadi, Chennai - 600 039. Phone No. 044 – 25514287/25514292 Children‟s Home for girls under Idhayalaya, Nethimedu, Salem-2 Phone No.- 0427-2220800 Children‟s Home for Boys & Girls under Daya Sadan, Nerkundram, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai - 600107. Phone No.044-23782694
6-18
300
children of Leprosy patients and destitute children.
8-18
100
Coimbatore, The Nilgiris, Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Karur
12
5-16
60
Chennai
84
S. No
Name of the Institution Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under IRCDS, Plot No.13, Dr.Abdul Kalam Street, MDM Nagar, Tiruvallur-602 001. Phone No.044-27660084 Children‟s Home for Girls under Tere-Des-Home Trust Perumbakkam Road, Ramanashram P.O., Tiruvannamalai - 606 603. Phone No.04175-236008 Children‟s Home for Boys under Madurai Multipurpose Social Service Society, 1/648, Sundaram Theater Road, Gandhi Nagar Street, Pandian Nagar, Virudhunagar-3 Phone No.04562-223881 Children‟s Home under Arivagam for Mentally Retarded and Physically Handicapped, Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam Thottam, Tharangampadi Road, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam District – 609 001. Phone No.04364-222649 Children‟s Home for Boys and Girls under Puduyugam, Karunanidhi Nagar, Palani Road, Murugathuranpatti, Dindigul District – 624 010. Phone No.0451-2424470
Age group for admission
Sanctioned Strength
Districts covered Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur
13
6-12
30
14
Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai and Coimbatore 6-18 100
15
Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Madurai and Theni 6-12 30
16
Whole State
0-18
100
17
Dindigul, Theni and Karur 6-12 100
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S. No Name of the Institution
Age group for admission
Sanctioned Strength
Districts covered
18
Children‟s Home for Boys under Tuticorin Multi Purpose Social Service Society, (Muthukuvial), 176, Palayamkottai Road, Thoothukudi -622 001. Phone No. 0461-2326878 Children‟s Home under Balavihar for Mentally Retarded Girls, Halls Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010. Phone No.044-26447933 Children‟s Home under Balavihar for Mentally Retarded Boys, Halls Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010. Phone No.044-26447933
12-18
100
Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli
19
Northern Districts of the State 5-18 60
20
Northern Districts of the State 5-18 100
Annexure - IV GOVERNMENT AFTER CARE ORGANISATIONS – 3 Nos. 1. Government After Care Organisation for Boys, Athur, Chengalpet – 603 101. Phone No.044-27433903 2. Government After Care Organisation for Boys, 1-12/E2 Road, P.T.Rajan Road, Madurai - 625 002. Phone No.0452-2520 771 3. Government After Care Organisation for Women, 9, Officers Line, Sun Shine Vellore - 632 001 Phone No.0416-2222812
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ANNEXURE - V LIST OF JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARDS (G.O.Ms.No.151, Social Welfare & Nutritious Meal Programme Department dated 22.10.2002) S. No. Place in which the Board are constituted Place of sitting of Juvenile Justice Boards Government Observation Home for Boys and Girls, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai – 600 010. Phone No. 044-26422644 Government Observation Home for Boys and Girls, N.G.O.'B' Colony Bus Stop, Melapalayam P.O. Tirunelveli-627 003. Phone No.0462-2352954 Government Observation Home for Boys, (Government Children's Home premises), V.O.C.Nagar, Thanjavur-613 007. Phone No.04362-237013 Government Observation Home for Boy and Girls, District Court Compound, Yercaud Road, Hasthampatti, Salem – 636 007. Phone No.0427-2415148 Government Observation Home for Boys and Girls, Annamalai Nagar, Gondur, Cuddalore-607 002. Phone No. 04142-203050 Government Observation Home for Boys and Girls, 34, East Boulevard Road, Tiruchirapallai – 620 002. Phone No.0431-2702234 Observation Home for Boys and Girls under Madurai Children Aid Society, 164, Ramnad Road, (Kamarajar Road), Madurai – 625 009. Phone No. 0452-2626524
Jurisdiction of the Board
1.
Chennai
Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Vellore Districts
2.
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari Districts
3.
Thanjavur
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Thiruvarur Districts
4.
Salem
Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Namakkal Districts
5.
Cuddalore
Cuddalore, Villupuram and Tiruvannamali Districts
6.
Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Ariyalur Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts
7.
Madurai
Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Sivagangai, Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram Districts
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S. No.
Place in which the Board are constituted
Jurisdiction of the Board
Place of sitting of Juvenile Justice Boards Observation Home for Boys and Girls Under Discharged Prisoner's Aid Society, 1093,1094,Avinashi Road, Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore – 641 037 Phone No.0422-2216183
8.
Coimbatore
Coimbatore, Erode Tirupur and The Nilgris Districts
S. No 1.
ANNEXURE - VI GOVERNMENT OBSERVATION HOMES - 6 Age group Sanctioned Name of the Institution for Strength admission Government Observation Home for Boys and Girls, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, 8-18 100 Kelleys, Chennai – 600 010. Phone No. 044- 2642 2644 Government Observation Home for Boys and Girls, N.G.O.'B' Colony Bus Stop, Melapalayam P.O., Tirunelveli – 627 003. Phone No. 0462-2352954 Government Observation Home for Boys attached to Government Children‟s Home, V.O.C.Nagar, Thanjavur - 613 007. Phone No. 04362-237013 Government Observation Home for Boys and Girls, 34, East Bouleward Road, Tiruchirapalli – 620 002. Phone No.0431-2702234 Government Observation Home for Girls, District Court Compound, Yercaud Road, Hasthampatti, Salem – 636 007. Phone No.0427-2415148 Government Observation Home for Boys and Girls, Annamalai Nagar, Gondur, Cuddalore-607 002. Phone No. 04142-203050
Districts covered Chennai, Kancheepuram, Vellore and Tiruvallur Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari
2.
8-18
50
3.
Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam 8-18 50
4.
8-18
50
Tiruchirapalli, Perambalur, Karur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam Salem, Dharmapuri and Namakkal
5.
8-18
50
6.
8-18
50
Thiruvanamalai, Cuddalore and Villupuram
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OBSERVATION HOMES RUN BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS-2 S. No 1. Name of the Institution Age group for admission Proposed Sanctioned Strength Districts Covered Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Theni, Sivagangai and Virudhunagar
Observation Home for Boys and Girls under Madurai Children Aid Society, 164, Ramnad Road, (Kamarajar Road), Madurai – 625 009. Phone No. 0452-2626524 Observation Home for Boys and Girls under Discharged Prisoner's Aid Society, 1093 &1094, Avinashi Road, Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore – 641 037 Phone No.0422-2216183
8-18
100
2.
8-18
50
Coimbatore, The Nilgiris, and Erode
Annexure - VII SPECIAL HOMES GOVERNMENT SPECIAL HOMES – 2. S. No 1. Name of the Institution Government Special Home for Boys, G.S.T. Road, Chengalpattu – 603 002. Phone No.044 – 27424458 Government Special Home for Girls, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai-600 010. Phone No.044-2642 1279 Age group for admission 8-18 Sanctioned Strength Districts covered
100
Whole State
2.
8-18
100
Whole State
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ANNEXURE – VIII LIST OF RESOURCE CENTRES Sl.No. 1. Name of the District Chennai Resource Centre Community Health Education Society (CHES) New No.198, Old No.102-A, Rangarajapuram Main Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai - 600 024. Centre for Counselling, 18, Radhakrishnan Salai 9th Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. League for Education and Development (LEAD), 1, Radha Nagar, Beach Road, Cuddalore - 607 001. Mariyalaya, Athipalayam Pirivu, Ganapathy, Coimbatore -641 006. Hebron Caring Society for Children, Earupalli (Post), Dharmapuri -636 813. Dindigul Multipurpose Social Service Society, John Paul Complex, P.B.No.77, Nehruji Nagar, Dindigul -624 001. Centre For Action and Rural Education, 6, Kambar Street, Teachers Colony, Erode - 638 011. Jeevan Gnanodhaya Charitable Trust, C-46, 5th Cross Street, Anna Nagar, Chengalpet. M.S.Chellamuthu Trust, Research Foundation, 643, K.K.Nagar, Madurai - 625 070. Avvai Village Welfare Society, 260, Public Office Road, Velippalayam, Nagapattinam - 611 001. Vasantham Mahalir Munnetra Sangam, 22, Zakir Hussain Street, Nehru Bazar, Sivagangai - 630 561. Social Awareness and Cultural Society, 85, Deivanayagam Pillai Street, Shevapet, Salem - 636 002.
2.
Cuddalore.
3.
Coimbatore.
4.
Dharmapuri
5.
Dindigul
6
Erode.
7.
Kancheepuram.
8
Madurai
9.
Nagapatinam
10
Sivagangai
11.
Salem
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Name of the District Tiruvallur
Resource Centre Mass Action Network, 14, First Floor, West Sivan Kovil Street, Vadapalani, Chennai – 600 026. Mother Theresa Rural Educational Awareness Liberation and Development Society, No.4/29, Yamuna Street, Bhavani Nagar, Medical College Road, Thanjavur – 4. Thoothukudi Multipurpose Social Service Society, Bishop‟s House, P.B.No.122, Tuticorin – 628 001. Terre-des-hommes – Core Trust, Perumbakkam Road, Thiruvannamalai - 606 603. Hope World Wide, 43, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, E.Puthur, Tiruchirapalli – 12. Navajeevan Trust, 48-B/10, Ambai Road, Veeramanickapuram, Tirunelveli - 627 005. CHAPLIANCY, Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore - 632 004. Trust for Education and Social Transformation (TEST), 23, Vazhai Kulam Single Street, Srivilliputhur - 626 125. Annai Karunalaya Social Welfare Association, 25/2/7, Gingee Road, (Near Santhaimedu), Tindivanam, Villupuram District HELP Voluntary Organisation, Kutcherymedu, Arur – 636 903, Krishnagiri. JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHAN, 1, K.K.Nagar, Vilamal, Thanajvur Road, Tiruvarur - 613 701. PARKKAVAN TRUST, 32, East Street, Pullambadi, Lalgudi Taluk, Tiruchirapalli - 621 711. (For Perambalur)
13.
Thanjavur
14.
Thoothukudi
15.
Thiruvannamalai
16.
Tiruchirapalli
17.
Tirunelveli
18.
Vellore
19
Virudhunagar
20.
Villupuram
21
Krishnagiri
22.
Tiruvarur
23
Perambalur
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Name of the District Theni
Resource Centre Centre For Development and Communication Trust, Kamatchipuram (S.O.), Theni District - 625 520. Rural Education For Community Organisation, 12, Chola Real Estate, Dharun Complex, Thirugokarnam Post, Pudukottai - 622 002. Saratha Annai Rural Reconstruction and Development Association, 8/59, C-2,3, Madhavan Nagar, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. Health and Education Alternative Development Society, Opp. to Sugar Mill, Moganur, Namakkal. Kottar Social Service Society, Bishop‟s House, P.O.Box No.17, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari District – 629 001. League For Education and Development (LEAD), Opp: Brindavan Matriculation School, Gandhigramam, Karur. League For Education and Development (LEAD), 5A, Panchapattarai Street, Ariyalur SARAS Trust, 129-1, Bombay Castle, Near Dhamayanthi Hospital, Ootacamund – 643 001, The Nilgiris.
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ANNEXURE - IX OPEN SHELTERS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED IN URBAN AND SEMI-URBAN AREAS 1. Don Bosco Anbu Illam, 230, Brett‟s Road, Mullavadi Gate, Salem-636 007 Phone No.0427-2416631, 2267790 3. Saranalayam, Rehabilitation Centre for Street and Working Children, 283/2A, Babuji Nagar, Tirunelveli. Phone No.0462-2338295, 2321170 5. Jeevadhanam Society, New No.76, 4th Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adayar , Chennai-600 020. Phone No.044-24455801 2. Karunalaya Social Service Society, Suriya Narayana Road, Desia Nagar, New Washermanpet, Chennai-600 081. Phone No.044-25911214 4. Udavi, 8/12, VOC Nagar, Second Cross Street, First Main Road, Anna Nagar East, Chennai-600 102. Phone No.044-26630477 6. Good Luck Educational Trust, 2-6/108, Meenakshi Nagar Main Road, Villapuram, Madurai – 625 012 Phone No. 0452 – 2672474
7. Mottukal, Centre for Street and Working Girls, 32, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 006 Phone No. 044 - 28241933
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Thiruchirapalli Multipurpose Social Service Society, P.B.No.12, Melapudur, Tiruchirapalli – 620 001. Phone No.0431-2410026.
9. Donbosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society, 25, Kulandai Street, Park Town, Chennai – 600 003. Phone No.044-25352101 11 Asha Nivas Social Service Centre 9, Rutland Gate, 5th Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 006 Phone No.044-28279311
10. Donbosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society, 38 G.M.Nagar, P.B.No.409, By-pass Road, Ukkadam, Coimbatore-641 001. Phone No.0422-2399758 12 Asian Youth Center 63, Lambert Nagar 1st Main Road, Alwar Thiru Nagar, Chennai-600 087. Phone No.044-23643098 Fax No – 044 - 26263351 14 Mazzerello Magalir Nalvazhvu Maiyam, 29, Pedariar Koil Street, Chennai – 600 001. Phone No.044-25283986
13. SEEDS (Nesakkaram) New No.11, (Old No.6), 1st Cross Street, Lake Area, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034. Phone No.044-28172330 / 28174770
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ANNEXURE –X LIST OF INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE IMMORAL TRAFFIC (PREVENTION) ACT, 1956 GOVERNMENT VIGILANCE / PROTECTIVE HOMES 1. Government Vigilance Home 27, Rosary Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. PhoneNo.044-24641224 2. Government Protective Home 1, Race Course Road, (Near EVR College) Kajamalai, Tiruchirapalli – 620 020. Phone No.0431-2420617 4. Government Vigilance Home, 20.Besant Road, Chokkikulam, Madurai - 625 002. Phone No.0452-2531934.
3. Government Protective Home District Court Compound, Hasthampatti, Yercaud Main Road, Salem-636007. Phone No.0427-2415148 5. Government Protective Home, 315.A,Kannusamy Goundar Street, Sanganur, Rathinapuri (P), Coimbatore – 641 025. Phone No.0422-2330588
Rescue Shelters are attached with Government Vigilance / Protective Homes in the above address. ANNEXURE - XI LIST OF UNMARRIED MOTHERS HOMES 1. Stri Sadana functioning in Government Vigilance Home 27, Rosary Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. Phone No.044-24641224 2. St. Francis Xavier Rescue Shelter, St. Joseph‟s Charity Institute, Adaikalapuram-628217, Thoothukkudi District. Phone No.04639-245248
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ANNEXURE - XII LIST OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION WORKING IN THE FIELD OF DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMME Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts 1. St.Pauls Educational & Medical Trust, 339/102, Arcot Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600 024. Phone No.044-24835375 Mass Action Network India Trust, (Manasha De-addition Centre) 14, First Floor, West Sivan Koil Street, Vadapalani, Chennai – 600 026. Cell No. 9444275762 SOC-SEAD, (Ayikudi Centre) P.B.No.395, Old Goods Shed Road, Teppakulam Post, Trichirapalli – 620 002. Phone No. 0431-2700923 Sri. Victoria Educational Society, Enathukkanpatti Post, Pudukkottai Road, Mathakkottai Village, Thanjavur – 613 005. Phone No. 04362-226796 Centre for Action and Rural Education (CARE), 6, Kambar Street, Teacher‟s Colony, Erode-638 011. Phone No.0424-267567 Bharathi Women Development Centre, Kattur-Post, Manakkal Ayyampattai (via), Thiruvarur District-610 104. Phone No.04366-244377 Foundation for Infrastructure Reconstruction and Employment (FIRE), 1/82 E, Anna Nagar, Sirumugai-641 302. Coimbatore District. Phone No.04254-253021 2. The Voluntary Health Services, T.T.T.I. Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Phone No.044-22542971 / 73 044-22541972 / 74 / 75 Tiruchirapalli Multipurpose Social Service Society, (Keeranur Centre) Melapudur, P.B.No.12, Trichy – 620 001. Phone No. 0431-2410026 / 2467091 Madharnala Thondu Niruvanam, Thiruvendhipuram Main Road, Pathirikuppam Post, Cuddalore – 607 401. Phone No.04142-287239 Khajamalai Ladies Association, Khajamalai, Trichirapalli – 620 023. Phone No.0431-2459655
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ANNEXURE XIII List of NGOs implementing SWADHAR Scheme 1 Kovai Auxilium Salesian Sisters Society (Mariyalaya) 8/1/E/122, Kasthuribai Street, Anna Nagar, Ammapalayam, Annuparpalayam Post, Tirupur, Tirupur District Phone No. 0421 - 2487957 Kalaiselvi Karunalaya Social Service Society PP1, 3rd Block, Mogappair West, Chennai – 600 037 Phone No. 044-26257779 Cell: 9150552525 Mass Action Network India Trust, 14, West Sivan Koil Street, (1st Floor), Vadapalani Chennai – 600 026 Phone No 044-23650662 / 42333383 Arasan Rural Development Society, 129 D, Anna Salai, Kalakad, Tirunelveli District Phone No. 04635– 262443/ 260966 Society for Rural Development and Promotional Services, 437/1Pasumai Nagar, Pachal Post Tirupattur, Vellore District Office Cell No. 9486962515 Sri Venkateswara Orphanage, Kaduvelli,Thillaisthanam P.O Tiruvaiyaru Block, Thanjavur - 613 203 Cell No. 9360391109 Mother Theresa Social services and Development Society 50 A, Viralimalai Road, Manaparai Taluk & post, Tirchirapalli – 621 306. Cell No. 9865747288 2 Rural Education for Action Development Agency (Read) H 27, 5th Cross, II Main Road, R.M.Colony, Dindigul Phone No. 0451 – 2471822 Cell No: 9443381087 Avvai Village Welfare Society, 260, Public Office Road, Velipalayam, Nagapattinam Phone No. 04365 - 248998 and
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Annexure – XIV List of NGOs implementing UJJAWALA Scheme S.No Name and Address of NGO 1. Madras Christian Council of Social Service, 21, 6th Main Road, Jawahar Nagar, Chennai - 82 2. MARIALAYA, .57,(old No.29) Pedariyar Koil Street, Chennai – 1 3. Society for Education Research Village Empowerment, (SERVE) Sirupakkam (p.o) – 606 123 Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District. 4. Rural Education for Community organization, 12, Chola Real Estate, Dharun complex, Thirugokarnam, Pudukkottai -622 002 5. Women Action Group, Gangavalli (p.o) & Taluk, Salem – 636 105 6. Society for Rural Development Promotion Services (SRDPS), 437/1, Pasumai Nagar, Pachal post – 635 601 Tirupattur Taluk, Vellore Dt. Annai Karunalaya Social Welfare Association, No 25/2/7, Gingee Road, Near Sandhaimedu, Tindivanam- 604001 Phone No. 04147 - 228565 Bharatha Matha Family Welfare Association, 23, B, Mannai Road, Thiruthuraipoondi, Tiruvarur District Rural Education for Action and Development Agency (Read), H-27, 5th Cross, II Main Road, R.M. Colony, Dindigul Programme Prevention, Rescue, Rehabilitation & Re-integration
CHAPTER - 7 WELFARE OF THE AGED AND SENIOR CITIZENS
7.1. 1. Name of the Scheme OLD AGE HOMES Old Age Homes
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The State Government is providing Rs.2,00,000 per year per Home for the strength of 40 inmates as grant-in-aid. Rs.40,000/- has to be met by the institution as Institution‟s share District Social Welfare Officers District Level District Collectors / District Social Welfare Officers State Level Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. Phone No.044 - 28545728
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District Chennai Name and Address of the Institution Stree Seva Mandir No.40, I Main Road, Sayee Nagar, Saligramam Chennai - 600 093, Tel.No. 044-24872964 Vishranthi Charitable Trust AVM Gardens, 4/227, MGR Salai, Palavakkam, Chennai – 41. Tel No. 044-24490972 St Thomas Old Age Home, Donbosco Beautitudes Social Welfare Centre, 50, Sundaram Street, Vyasarpadi, Chennai - 39. Ph.No.044-25514287, 25514292. St.Joseph of Cluny Home for the Aged St.Mary‟s Home, Cuddalore - 607 001 Ph.No.04142 – 230 318. Anbu Thondu Niruvanam, Bharathapuram, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram District - 603 001. Ph. 044- 2232120 Home for the Aged Pilankalai, Mekamandapam (PO), Kanyakumari district 629 166 Ph.No. 04651-648523. Rengthal Old Age Home, (Karur Anbu karangal) 28, Vennaimalai, Karur District -639 006 Ph.04324-222052. Avvai Village Welfare Society Kilvelur Taluk, Manalmedu Nagapattinam 611 104, Ph No. 04366-248998
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St.John Sangam Trust Perambalur 621 212 Ph No. 04328 – 277132 OAZOANE Ceylon Colony, Kalappakadu, Pudukkottai - 614 616. Ph No. 04371 - 270361 Tirupathur Rural Uplift Project Association, Sirukoodalpatti, Tirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District - 630 215. Ph.No. 04577 – 265155 Vivekanandha Old Age Home, Vellamperambur, Naducaveri, Thanjavur District - 613101. Ph.No. 04362 - 283 423. Society for Weak and Needy (SWAN TRUST) 49, Railway Feeders Road, Veeravanallur, Tirunelveli – 627 426. Ph.No. 04634 - 287542. Vidivelli Rural Development Society, Mettukkadai Village, Kovilpatty, Manapparai Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District – 621 305. Ph.No. 04332 - 209665. Hospitality for the Needy Society, 57, Anna Salai, P.B.No.18, Thiruvannamalai - 606 601 Ph.No.04175 – 252212. St. Annes Home for the Aged, Sathiya Nagar, Katpadi Road, Gudiyattam, Vellore District - 632 602. Ph. No. 04171 - 223737. Kovai District Welfare Society, Madhipalayam, Thenkarai gramam, Coimbatore-1. Ph.No.0422 - 2435050. Punniyam Old Age Home, No.5/243 A, R.M.K. Nagar, New Tharapuram Road,Palani, Dindigul District Ph. No. 04545 – 247797 N.L.Karunai Illam, (Near) K.K. Nagar Arch, Chennimalai Road, Erode -9 Ph.No.0424-2277508, 2271161.
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Claretin Mercy Home, Azhagusirai, Ponnamangalam (Post), Thirumangalam (T.K.), Madurai District. Ph.No.04549-208921. Ashabavan Old Age Home, Mary Yatriks Charitable Society, Goodalur-643211, Nilgiris District. Ph.No.04262-261320 Maitri Society, Vayalpatti Road, Koduvilarpatty-625534, Theni District. Ph.No.04546-260779 JeevaJothi Old Age Home, Vinayagapuram, Vadaperumpakkam, Madhavaram (Post), Chennai-60,Thiruvallur District Ph.No.044- 26323020. Seva yoga Old Age Home, Subramania Kovil Street, Ammayappan, Kodavasal (Taluk) Thiruvarur District. Ph. 04366 – 329306. Thenammal Old Age Home, No.6/382, Aruppukkottai Main Road, Nagalapuram-628904,Thoothukudi District. Ph. 04368 – 242700. Annai Therasa Destitute Development Centre,, 187. Natesan Nagar (West) Karur Road, Vellakoil Post. Tiruppur Cell.9865091877, 9842864604. Anbu Old Age Home, (Opp.) Sacred Heart Convent, East Pondy Road, Villupuram District. Ph No.04146-241477 Ponnagam Old Age Home, Mount Zion Medical and Destitute Centre, Chozhapuram (South) Rajapalayam (Taluk),Virudhunagar-626 139 Ph -04563-284778.
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THE MAINTENANCE AND WELFARE OF PARENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS ACT, 2007 Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 To provide for more effective provisions for the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens guaranteed and recognized under the Constitution and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Protection of life and property of the parents and senior citizens by Constitution of Tribunal Appointing District Social Welfare Officers as Maintenance and Conciliation Officers. Enforcement of Tribunal Orders relating to Maintenance allowance Establishment of Old Age Homes Senior Citizens and Parents. Revenue Divisional Officer/ District Social Welfare Officer. District Collector. List enclosed. the List enclosed.
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LIST OF TRIBUNALS Sl. No. 1. Name of the District Chennai Tribunal Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector, Chennai. Mylapore – Triplicane Taluk Additional Personal Assistant to Collector, Chennai Mambalam – Guindy Taluk Special Deputy Collector (SSS) Perambur – Purasawalkam Taluk District Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Officer, Chennai, Egmore– Nungambakkam Taluk Personal Assistant (Urban Land Tax) to Collector, Chennai Fort – Tondiarpet Taluk Revenue Divisional Officer, Pollachi Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbatore Revenue Divisional Officer, Virudhachalam Revenue Divisional Officer, Cuddalore Revenue Divisional Officer, Chidambaram Revenue Divisional Officer, Harur Assistant Collector, Dharmapuri Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodaikanal Revenue Divisional Officer,Palani Revenue Divisional Officer,Dindigul Revenue Divisional Officer,Erode Revenue Divisional Officer, Gopichettipalayam Revenue Divisional Officer, Maduranthagam Revenue Divisional Officer, Tambaram Revenue Divisional Officer, Chengalpattu Revenue Divisional Officer, Kancheepuram Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagercoil Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuram Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagapattinam Revenue Divisional Officer, Mayiladuthurai Revenue Divisional Officer, Namakkal Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchengode Revenue Divisional Officer, Perambalur Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukottai Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram
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LIST OF DISTRICT SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICERS / MAINTENANCE OFFICERS, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS
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Office Address District Social Welfare Officer, Singaravelar Maaligai, 8th Floor. Collectorate Complex, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Coimbatore – 641 018. District Social Welfare Officer, Government Service Home Compound, Semmandalam, Cuddalore – 607 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate campus, Dharmapuri – 636 705. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collector‟s Office Building, Room No. 88,Dindigul, Dindigul - 624 004. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Erode – 638 011. District Social Welfare Officer, 43, 2nd Street, Gandhi Nagar, Near IOB, Kancheepuram – 631 502. District Social Welfare Officer, No.30 B, Allen Street, Eagle Gate, Nagercoil - 629 702 Kanyakumari District District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Compound, Thanthonimalai, Karur – 639 007. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Room No.20-21, Bangalore Main Road, Krishnagiri – 635 001.
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District Social Welfare Officer, Plot No.35, East 2nd Cross Street, K.K.Nagar, Madurai 625 020. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Campus, Palpannaicheri, Nagapattinam – 611 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex 2nd Floor, Tiruchengodu Road, Namakkal – 637 003. District Social Welfare Officer, 54/1. E 14, Annadhani Building, State Bank Line, Ooty, Nilgiris District - 643001 District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building2nd Floor, Vengikal, Thiruvannamalai – 606 604. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Thiruvallur District – 602 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Room No.5, Thiruvarur – 610 001. District Social Welfare Officer, 11 (Old No.2) Arabic College Street, Kaja Nagar, Tiruchirappalli – 620 020. District Social Welfare Officer, T.V.Puram 10th Street, Sankaranarayanapillai park backside, Thoothukudi – 628 002. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectorate Building, „B‟ Block, 4th Floor,Sathuvacheri, Vellore - 632 009. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectorate Building, Masterplan complex, Trichy Road, Villupuram – 605 602. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collector‟s Office Complex, Virudhunagar – 626 002.
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District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectorate Building, Ground floor, Perambalur – 621 212 District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Building, Pudukottai District – 622 005. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collector‟s Office Complex, Ramanathapuram - 623 501 District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectors Office Complex First Floor, Salem – 636 001. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Sivagangai – 630 562. District Social Welfare Officer, 136, Naanchikottai Road, Near Uzhavar Santhai, Thanjavur – 613 006. District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Campus, Theni – 625 531. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collector‟s Campus, Tirunelveli – 627 009. District Social Welfare Officer, District Collectors Office Complex, Room No.58, Near Cotton Market Palladam Road, Tiruppur 641104. District Social Welfare Officer, G.K.S. Complex Kallakkurichi Road, Ariyalur - 621704.
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CHAPTER- 8
SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMES 8.1. 1 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance provided Beneficiary INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OLD AGE PENSION SCHEME Indira Gandhi ( IGNOAPS ) National Old Age Pension Scheme
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8.2. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL DISABILITY PENSION SCHEME
1 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme ( IGN – DPS) To disburse pension to the persons of age between 18 and 59 years, belonging to households below the poverty line and having 80% and above severe or multiple disabilities. Rs.1000/- per month. Persons of age between 18 and 59 years belonging to households below the poverty line and having 80% and above severe or multiple disabilities. Persons of age between 18 and 59 years Belonging to households below the poverty line Having 80% and above severe or multiple disabilities One free Dhoti for Male pensioner and one free Saree for female pensioner are supplied twice a year for Pongal and Deepavali festivals. All the pensioners are provided daily with free Nutritious meal at child centres. 2 kilogram of rice per month to those who are taking Nutritious Meal and 4 kilogram of rice per month to those who are not taking Nutritious meal are supplied at free of cost. Application in white paper or in the prescribed format with the required details submitted to the Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme). Applications may also be submitted to Village Administrative Officer in the Village itself. Within one month from the date of receipt of application.
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8.3. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL WIDOW PENSION SCHEME
1 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance provided Beneficiary Eligibility criteria Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGN- WPS) To disburse pension to the Widows of age between 40 and 59 years and belonging to households below the poverty line. Rs.1000/- per month. Widows of age between 40 and 59 years belonging to households below the poverty line Age must be between 40 to 59 years. Belonging to households below the poverty line. One free Dhoti for Male pensioner and one free Saree for female pensioner are supplied twice a year for Pongal and Deepavali festivals. Pensioners are provided daily with free Nutritious meal at child centres. 2 kilogram of rice per month to those who are taking Nutritious Meal and 4 kilogram of rice per month to those who are not taking Nutritious meal are supplied at free of cost. Application in white paper or in the prescribed format with the required details submitted to the Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme). Applications may also be submitted to Village Administrative Officer in the Village itself. Within one month from the date of receipt of application.
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Other benefits given
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Procedure to apply
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Time limit for processing applications Officers to be contacted
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Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme) / Tahsildar
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Grievances if any to be reported to
Revenue Divisional Officer / District Collector.
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8.4. DESTITUTE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PENSION SCHEME
1 2 3 4 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance provided Beneficiary Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme To give pension to the Destitute Differently Abled Persons. Rs.1000/- per month. Destitute Differently Abled Persons of age 45 years and above and whose disability is 60% and above Hearing and Speech impaired persons. Age must be 45 years and above. Should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support. Should not be a habitual beggar. Should not be supported by son or son‟s son aged 20 years or above. Should not possess property valuing more than Rs.5000/Age limit is relaxed by the District Committee consisting of District Collector, District Social Welfare Officer, District Medical Officer. One free Dhoti for Male pensioner and one free Saree for female pensioner are supplied twice a year for Pongal and Deepavali festivals. All the pensioners are provided daily with free Nutritious meal at child centres. 2 kilogram of rice per month to those who are taking Nutritious Meal and 4 kilogram of rice per month to those who are not taking Nutritious meal are supplied at free of cost. Application in white paper or in the prescribed format with the required details submitted to the Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme). Applications may also be submitted to Village Administrative Officer in the Village itself. Within one month from the date of receipt of application.
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Eligibility criteria
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Other benefits given
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Procedure to apply
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Time limit for processing applications Officers to be contacted Grievances if any to be reported to
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Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme) / Tahsildar
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Revenue Divisional Officer / District Collector.
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8.5. DESTITUTE WIDOW PENSION SCHEME
1 2 3 4 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance provided Beneficiary Destitute Widow Pension Scheme To give pension to the Destitute Widows. Rs.1000/- per month. Destitute widows of age 18 years and above and who are not remarried. Destitute widows of age 18 years and above and who are not remarried Should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support. Should not be a habitual beggar. Should not possess property valuing more than Rs.5000/Pension can be given, in spite of having male legal heir who have completed 18 years of age One free Dhoti for Male pensioner and one free Saree for female pensioner are supplied twice a year for Pongal and Deepavali festivals. All the pensioners are provided daily with free Nutritious meal at child centres. 2 kilogram of rice per month to those who are taking Nutritious Meal and 4 kilogram of rice per month to those who are not taking Nutritious meal are supplied at free of cost. Application in white paper or in the prescribed format with the required details submitted to the Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme). Applications may also be submitted to Village Administrative Officer in the Village itself. Within one month from the date of receipt of application.
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Eligibility criteria
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Other benefits given
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Procedure to apply
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Time limit for processing applications Officers to be contacted Grievances if any to be reported to
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Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme) / Tahsildar
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Revenue Divisional Officer / District Collector.
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8.6. DESTITUTE AGRICULTURAL LABOURERS PENSION SCHEME
1 2 3 4 5 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance provided Beneficiary Eligibility criteria Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme To give pension to the Destitute Agricultural Labourers. Rs.1000/- per month. Destitute Agricultural Labourers of age 60 years and above. Destitute Agricultural Labourers of age 60 years and above Should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support. Should not be a habitual beggar. Should not possess property valuing more than Rs.5000/-. Should not be supported by son or son‟s son aged 20 years or above. One free Dhoti for Male pensioner and one free Saree for female pensioner are supplied twice a year for Pongal and Deepavali festivals. All the pensioners are provided daily with free Nutritious meal at child centres. 2 kilogram of rice per month to those who are taking Nutritious Meal and 4 kilogram of rice per month to those who are not taking Nutritious meal are supplied at free of cost. Application in white paper or in the prescribed format with the required details submitted to the Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme). Applications may also be submitted to Village Administrative Officer in the Village itself. Within one month from the date of receipt of application.
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Other benefits given
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Procedure to apply
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Time limit for processing applications Officers to be contacted Grievances if any to be reported to
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Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme) / Tahsildar
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Revenue Divisional Officer / District Collector.
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8.7. DESTITUTE / DESERTED WIVES PENSION SCHEME
1 2 3 4 5 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance provided Beneficiary Eligibility criteria Destitute / Deserted Wives Pension Scheme To give pension to the Destitute / Deserted Wives Rs.1000/- per month. Destitute / Deserted Wives of age 30 years and above Destitute / Deserted Wives of age not less than 30 years Must be legally divorced or deserted for not less than 5 Years or obtained legal separation certificate from a competent Court of law Should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support. Should not be a habitual beggar. Should not possess property valuing more than Rs.5000/Pension can be given, even if they have male legal heir who have completed 18 years of age One free Dhoti for Male pensioner and one free Saree for female pensioner are supplied twice a year for Pongal and Deepavali festivals. All the pensioners are provided daily with free Nutritious meal at child centres. 2 kilogram of rice per month to those who are taking Nutritious Meal and 4 kilogram of rice per month to those who are not taking Nutritious meal are supplied at free of cost. . Application in white paper or in the prescribed format with the required details submitted to the Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme). Applications may also be submitted to Village Administrative Officer in the Village itself. Within one month from the date of receipt of application.
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Other benefits given
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Procedure to apply
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Time limit for processing applications Officers to be contacted
Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme) / Tahsildar
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Grievances if any to be reported to
Revenue Divisional Officer / District Collector.
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8.8. PENSION TO UN-MARRIED POOR, INCAPACITATED WOMEN OF AGE 50 YEARS AND ABOVE
1 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance provided Beneficiary Pension to Un-Married Poor, Incapacitated Women of age 50 years and above To disburse pension to unmarried, poor, incapacitated women of age 50 years and above. Rs.1000/- per month. Un-married, Poor, Incapacitated Women of age 50 Years and above 1. Un-married, Poor Women of age 50 Years and above 2. Should not have any income or means of livelihood 3. Should not be a habitual beggar. One free Dhoti for Male pensioner and one free Saree for female pensioner are supplied twice a year for Pongal and Deepavali festivals. All the pensioners are provided daily with free Nutritious meal at child centres. 2 kilogram of rice per month to those who are taking Nutritious Meal and 4 kilogram of rice per month to those who are not taking Nutritious meal are supplied at free of cost. Application in white paper or in the prescribed format with the required details submitted to the Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme). Applications may also be submitted to Village Administrative Officer in the Village itself. Within one month from the date of receipt of application.
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Time limit for processing applications Officers to be contacted
Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme) / Tahsildar
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Grievances if any to be reported to
Revenue Divisional Officer / District Collector.
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8.9. DISTRESS RELIEF SCHEME
1 2 3 4 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance provided Eligibility Criteria Distress Relief Scheme To sanction financial assistance to bereaved families who have lost their bread-winners. Rs.10,000/- (Central Government Assistance) Legal heirs of the deceased bread-winner of the family Landless Agricultural Labourer‟s family Marginal farmers who possess less than 2.5 acres of irrigated land or 5 acres of un-irrigated land or a total of 5 acres of irrigated and un-irrigated land equivalent to 5 acres of un-irrigated land. If a person having irrigated and un-irrigated land, one acre of irrigated land to be taken as 2 acres of un-irrigated land. If lease cultivation, 1 acre lease land should be taken as 0.5 acre and thus total area to be arrived. Annual income not more than Rs.24,000/- from all sources. Prescribed form obtained from the Taluk Office or application in white paper duly filled in to be submitted to the Tahsildar / Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme). Application should be sent within 6 months from the date of death of the bread-winner of the family accompanied by the death certificate. Application can also be submitted to the District Collector between 6 months and 1½ years if the applicant has not applied within 6 months from the date of death of bread-winner of the family. Within one month from the date of receipt of application
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Time limit for processing applications Officers to be contacted Grievances if any to be reported to
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Revenue Divisional Officer / District Collector.
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8.10. ACCIDENT RELIEF SCHEME
1 2 Name of the Scheme Objective of the Scheme Assistance provided Accident Relief Scheme To sanction financial assistance to bereaved families who have lost their bread-winners. Rs.15,000/- (Rs. 10,000/- Central Government Assistance and Rs. 5,000/- State Government assistance) Legal heirs of the deceased bread-winner of the family The family members of the workers engaged in the 44 categories of notified employments. No income limit 5 Procedure to apply Prescribed form obtained from the Taluk Office or application in white paper duly filled in to be submitted to the Tahsildar/Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme). Application along with the death certificate, Postmortem Report, First Information Report (F.I.R) should be sent within six months from the date of death of the bread-winner of the family. Within one month from the date of receipt of application
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