SOCIAL WELFARE AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT
SALEM DISTRICT
Under the visionary and dynamic leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister Tamil Nadu’s image as modern welfare State, has reached a new high. By announcing a slew of measures for the aged and the infirm, women and children, the girl child in particular, as well as for specially affected groups like transgender, the Hon’ble Chief Minister has set new standards in social governance to enable weaker sections to live with dignity and to be able to reach their full potential.
Social welfare Department is implementing the following schemes:
- Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu marriage Assistance Scheme.
- Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme.
- E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor widows.
- Annai Theresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls.
Above Five Marriage Schemes detailed given below :
SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT – SALEM DISTRICT
1. MOOVALUR RAMAMIRTHAM AMMAIYAR NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME :
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme.
| 1 | Name of the Scheme | MOOVALUR RAMAMIRTHAM AMMAIYAR NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME | ||
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Objectives of the Scheme
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To help financially poor parents in getting their daughter’s married and to promote the educational status of poor girls. | ||
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Assistance provided
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1.From 17.05.2011 to promote higher Educational Status of poor women Financial Assistance of Rs.50,000/- for those who completed Graduation or Diploma (3 years) with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin. Similarly Rs.25,000 with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin for those studied 10th Standard.
2.G.O.M.S.No47 SW/NMP Dept : from 23.05.2016 8grams of 22 ct gold coin (1 Sovereign). CM Announced |
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| 4 | To whom the benefit is due | Girls belonging to Poor Families and below poverty line | ||
| 5 | When the benefit is due | Before marriage | ||
| 6 | Eligibility Criteria | |||
| a | Educational Qualifications | The bride should studied upto 10th Standard to receive assistance of Rs.25,000/- or should completed Graduation or Diploma (3Years) to receive assistance of Rs.50,000/-. | ||
| b | Income limit | Not exceeding Rs.72,000/- per annum | ||
| c | Age limit | Bride should have completed 18 years of age | ||
| d | Other Criteria | Only one girl from a family is eligible | ||
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Time limit for sending Application
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Within 40 day before the date of Marriage. However even one day prior to marriage also applications are accepted. | ||
| 7 | Officer to be contacted | 1 | Panchayat Union Commissioner (for Rural areas) | |
| 2 | District Social Welfare Officers | |||
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Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural
Welfare Officer (Women) |
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| 8 | Probable time limit for processing applications | 15 days from the date of receipt of application | ||
| 9 | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District level – District Collector /
District Social Welfare Officer At State level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |
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2. E.V.R. MANIAMMAIYAR NINAIVU POOR WIDOW’S DAUGHTER’S MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME :
| 1 | Name of the Scheme | E.V.R. MANIAMMAIYAR NINAIVU POOR WIDOW’S DAUGHTER’S MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME | ||
| 2 | Objectives of the Scheme | To help the poor mothers who are widows by providing financial assistance | ||
| 3 | Quantum of Assistance
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1.From 17.05.2011 Financial Assistance of Rs.50,000/- for those who completed Graduation or Diplomo (3 years) with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin. Similarly Rs.25,000 with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin for those studied 10th Standard.
2.G.O.M.S.No47 SW/NMP Dept : from 23.05.2016 8grams of 22 ct gold coin (1 Sovereign). CM Announced |
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| 4 | To whom the benefit is due | Poor Widows | ||
| 5 | When the benefit is due | Before marriage | ||
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Eligibility Criteria
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| a | Educational Qualifications | — | ||
| b | Income limit | Not exceeding Rs.72,000/- per annum | ||
| c | Age limit | No age Limit | ||
| d | Other Criteria | Only one daughter of poor widow is eligible | ||
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Time limit for sending Application
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Within 40 day before the date of Marriage. However even one day prior to marriage also applications are accepted. | ||
| 7 | Officer to be contacted | 1 | District Social Welfare Officers | |
| 2 | Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | |||
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Certificate to be enclosed with the application
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1 | Death Certificate of the Husband of the Widowed mother / Widow Certificate | |
| 2 | Income certificate of the Family of the Widow | |||
| 3 | Age Certificate of the daughter of the poor widow | |||
| 9 | Probable time limit for processing applications | 15 days from the date of receipt of application | ||
| 10 | Grievances if any to be reported to |
At District level – District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At State level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |
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3. ANNAI TERESA NINAIVU ORPHAN GIRLS MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME :
| 1 | Name of the Scheme | ANNAI TERESA NINAIVU ORPHAN GIRLS MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME
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| 2 | Objectives of the Scheme |
To help financially the Orphan Girls for their marriage
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| 3 | Assistance provided
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1.From 17.05.2011 Financial Assistance of Rs.50,000/- for those who completed Graduation or Diplomo (3 years) with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin. Similarly Rs.25,000 with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin for those studied 10th Standard.
2.G.O.M.S.No47 SW/NMP Dept :dt from 23.05.2016 8grams of 22 ct gold coin (1 Sovereign). |
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| 4 | To whom the benefit is due |
Orphan Girls |
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Eligibility Criteria
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| a | Educational Qualifications | Nil & Graduate | ||
| b | Income limit | No Income Ceiling | ||
| c | Age limit | No age Limit | ||
| d | Other Criteria | Nil | ||
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Time limit for sending Application
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Within 40 day before the date of Marriage. However even one day prior to marriage also applications are accepted. | ||
| 6 | Officer to be contacted | 1 | District Social Welfare Officers | |
| 2 | Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | |||
| 7 | Certificate to be enclosed with the application
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1 | Certificate showing that the applicant is an Orphan (MLA / MP) | |
| 2 | Age Certificate of the applicant | |||
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Probable time limit for processing applications
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Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the application | ||
| 9 | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District level – District Collector /
District Social Welfare Officer At State level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |
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4. DR. DHARMAMBAL AMMAIYAR NINAIVU WIDOW REMARRIAGE SCHEME :
| 1 | Name of the Scheme |
DR. DHARMAMBAL AMMAIYAR NINAIVU WIDOW REMARRIAGE SCHEME |
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| 2 | Objectives of the Scheme | To encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows. | ||
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Quantum of Assistance
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a) Rs.50,000/- (Rs.20,000/- as National Savings
Certificate and Rs.30,000/- Cash.) Graduate b) Rs.25,000/- (Rs.10,000/- as National Savings Certificate and Rs.15,000/- by Cash) – Non Graduate |
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| 4 | To whom the benefit is due | To the Re marriage couples | ||
| 5 | Eligibility Criteria | |||
| a | Educational Qualifications | Nil & Graduate | ||
| b | Income limit | No Income Ceiling | ||
| c | Age limit | No age Limit | ||
| d | Other Criteria | Nil | ||
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Time limit for sending Application
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Within 6 months from the date of marriage | ||
| 6 | Officer to be contacted | 1 | District Social Welfare Officers | |
| 2 | Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | |||
| 7 | Certificate to be enclosed with the application
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1 | Death Certificate of the first husband of the remarried widow | |
| 2 | Certificate of Proof of the 2nd marriage of the remarried widow | |||
| 3 | Age Certificate of the remarried widow | |||
| 4 | Marriage invitation of the 2nd marriage of the remarried widow | |||
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Probable time limit for processing applications
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Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the application | ||
| 9 | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District level – District Collector /
District Social Welfare Officer At State level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai.
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5. DR. MUTHULAKHMI REDDY NINAIVU INTERCASTE MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME :
| 1 | Name of the Scheme | DR. MUTHULAKHMI REDDY NINAIVU INTERCASTE MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME
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Objectives of the Scheme
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To abolish caste and community feelings based on birth and wiping out the evils of Untouchability by encouraging
inter-caste marriage. |
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Quantum of Assistance
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a) Rs.50,000/- (Rs.20,000/- as National Savings
Certificate and Rs.30,000/- Cash.) Graduate
b) Rs.25,000/- (Rs.10,000/- as National Savings Certificate and Rs.15,000/- by Cash) – Non Graduate
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| 4 | To whom the benefit is due | Inter caste married couples. | ||
| 5 | Eligibility Criteria | |||
| a | Educational Qualifications | Nil & Degree | ||
| b | Income limit | No Income Ceiling | ||
| c | Age limit | Mim -18 Yrs completed Max- No age Limit | ||
| d | Other Criteria | 1) ST/SC/BC,MBC,OC,FC
2)BC/OC,FC |
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Time limit for sending Application
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Within two years from the date of marriage | ||
| 6 | Officer to be contacted | 1 | District Social Welfare Officers | |
| 2 | Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | |||
| 7 | Certificate to be enclosed with the application
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1 | Marriage Invitation | |
| 2 | Marriage Registration Certificate | |||
| 3 | Community Certificate of the bride & the bridegroom | |||
| 4 | Age Certificate of the bride | |||
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Probable time limit for processing applications
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Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the application | ||
| 9 | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District level – District Collector /
District Social Welfare Officer At State level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai.
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6. HONARABLE CHEIF MINISTER GIRL CHILD PROTECTION SCHEME :
| 1 | Name of the Scheme |
HONARABLE CHEIF MINISTER GIRL CHILD PROTECTION SCHEME
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Objectives of the Scheme
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Promoting Family planning, Eradicating Female infanticide and promoting the welfare of girl children in poor families and to raise the status of the girl children. | ||
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Quantum of Assistance
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Under Scheme-I : Rs.50,000/- Fixed Deposit Receipt in the name of girl child for the family which has only one girl child (From 01.08.2011) Under Scheme-II : Fixed Deposit Receipt for Rs.25,000/- for each girl child where the family has two girl children only.(From 01.08.2011) An amount of Rs.150/- as monthly incentive shall be given to the girl child on completion of 5 years from the date of deposit and upto 18th year of deposit for her educational purpose.
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| 4 | To whom the benefit is due | To the girl children in poor families. | ||
| 5 | When the benefit is due | On completion of 18 years of deposit | ||
| 6 | Eligibility Criteria | |||
| a | Income limit | Family income should be below Rs.72,000/- per annum for Scheme -1 and Rs.72,000/- P.A. for Scheme –II. | ||
| b | Other Criteria | Either of the parents should have undergone sterilization within 35 years.
Family should have only one / two female children and no male child , in future no male child should be adopted. |
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Time limit for sending Application
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Application should be made before the beneficiary girl child complete 3 years of age for Scheme -1. For Scheme -II application should be made before the second girl child completes 3 years of age. | ||
| 7 | Officer to be contacted | 1 | District Social Welfare Officers | |
| 2 | District Programme Officer | |||
| 3 | Child Development Project Officer | |||
| 4 | Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | |||
| 8 | Probable time limit for processing applications | One month | ||
| 9 | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District level – District Social Welfare Officer
At State level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |
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7. 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
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Objectives of the Scheme
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Sewing machines are supplied free of cost with a view to increase the self employment potential for Rehabilitation of Destitute poor widows, deserted wives, socially handicapped women and physically handicapped women. | ||
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Assistance provided
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Sewing Machine
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To whom the benefit is due
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Destitute widows, Deserted wives, Destitute Poor Women below Poverty Line and physically handicapped women | ||
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Eligibility Criteria
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| a | Educational Qualifications | Nil | ||
| b | Income limit | Not exceeding Rs.72,000/- per annum. | ||
| c | Age limit | 18 to 40 years | ||
| d | Other Criteria |
Should have knowledge of tailoring
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| 6 | Officer to be contacted | 1 | District Social Welfare Officers | |
| 2 | Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | |||
| 7 | Certificate to be enclosed with the application
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1 | Destitute/Deserted/Widow/Physically handicapped Certificate | |
| 2 | Age Certificate | |||
| 3 | Certificate showing that the applicant has knowledge in tailoring | |||
| 8 | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District level – District Collector /
District Social Welfare Officer At State level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai.
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1. FREE SUPPLY OF TEXT BOOKS AND NOTE BOOKS TO WIDOWS CHILDREN :
| 1 | Name of the Scheme | FREE SUPPLY OF TEXT BOOKS AND NOTE BOOKS TO WIDOWS CHILDREN | ||
| 2 | Objectives of the Scheme | To supply Text Books & Note books to widows children studying upto higher secondary course. | ||
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Assistance provided
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Text Books & Note Books are supplied free of cost as detailed below.
1st Std and 2nd Std – Rs.50/- p.a. per child 3rd Std to 5th Std – Rs.125/- p.a. per child 6th Std to 8th Std – Rs.175/- p.a. per child 9th Std & 10th Std – Rs.300/- p.a. per child +1 and +2 – Rs.600/- p.a. per child
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To whom the benefit is due
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Children of poor widows. The Scheme has been extended to children in Govt. Orphanages and Service Homes. | ||
| 5 | When the benefit is due | At the beginning of the Academic year | ||
| 6 | Eligibility Criteria | |||
| a | Educational Qualifications | Students studying between Std 1 to 12 | ||
| b | Income limit | Family income not exceeding Rs.24,000/- per annum | ||
| c | Age limit | — | ||
| d | Other Criteria | — | ||
| e | Time limit for sending application | — | ||
| 7 | Officer to be contacted | 1 | District Social Welfare Officers | |
| 2 | Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | |||
| 8 | Certificate to be enclosed with the application
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1 | Widow certificate in the case of widowed mother | |
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Necessary Certificate from the Government Orphanage / Service Home
Necessary recommendation of the headmaster / headmistress of the school with details of class in the case of widows children. |
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| 9 | Probable time limit for processing applications | At the beginning of the academic year | ||
| 10 | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District level – District Collector /
District Social Welfare Officer At State level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai.
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THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT – 2005
Central Act No. 43 / 2005
The Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act-2005 (PWDVA) is a civil law, that recognizes a women’s right to reside in a violence free home and provides emergency remedies incase this right is violated. This law attempts to equalize relationships within the home and can be used in addition to other laws, such as criminal provisions on cruelty. Judiciary plays a crucial role in facilitating a women’s access to justice and her interaction with the justice system.
This act was passed in the year 2005 and came in to force on the 26th October 2006.
NAME OF THE OLD AGE HOMES
| S. No. | Address of old age home | Phone Number |
| 1. | Gandhi Peace Centre
Oldage home, Manjini, Attur. |
9150104868 |
| 2. | Society for Rural development,
No.7 Elakarattu Street, Nilavarapatti (PO) Salem. |
9150232323 |
| 3. | Annai Theresa Old Age Home
Covent Road, Fairlands, Salem |
0427 – 2449131 |
| 4. | Thiru. Arul Prakasha Vallalar Illam,
Vallalar Dharma Salai Road, Tharamangalam (PO), Omalur TK |
8870820952 |
| 5. | Henry Old Age Home,
Alagapuram, Salem 16
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0427 – 2440215 |
| 6. | S.S.G. Anbu illam,
Lady Seat Road, Yercaud. |
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| 7. | Good Shepherd Old Age Home
Pedhanaickenpalayam, Attur Tk, Salem Dt |
9842125307 |
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8. |
Anbu Old Age Home
J.V. Puram, Chittrapalayam, Samudrum P.O. Salem District. |
9865885558 |
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Saradha Old Age Home
Gandhi Road, Salem 7. |
0427 – 2450244, 2318805 |
| 10. | Vaisia Gula old Age Home
Shri Vasavi Seva Trust Kombaikadu Udayapatti. Salem |
8925615903 |
| 11. | Asirvadam illam
Santhi Nagar Law College, Cinnakollapatti, Salem |
0427 – 2312468
0427 – 2004031 |
| 12. | Thamprass mudiyor illam
Cinnathirupathi , Salem. |
9443288879
0427 – 2000827 |
| 13 | Vallalar Mudiyor illam
Thiruvarutprakasa vallalar arakattalai, Ganapathypalayam, Opp to Steelplant 1st Gat, Salem. |
9443347246 |
| 14. | Bothimaram Mudiyor Illam
40-Eswari Garden ( Male Home) Kannankurichi Petrol bank Opp.Kannankurichi, Salem 636 008. |
9942766444 |
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15. |
Bothimaram Mudiyor Illam
( Female Home) 79/2 Annai Indira Nagar, Near Law College, Chinnakollapatti, Salem 636 008. |
9942766444 |
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16. |
Thaaimadi Trust,
D.No.2/237-Aranmanaikadu, Kaligaundampalayam(PO), Magudanchavadi(Via), Sankari (TK) Salem 637 103. |
9659210810 |
| 17. | Nesakkarangal
Old Age Home, Kondappanaikenpatti Village,Yercaud Adivaram, Check Post Near Salem- 636 008. |
9843435227
7708069931 |
| 18. | Life Trust
70 G Near Agara Mahal, Annathana Patti, Salem. |
9443618190
9486518190 |
| 19. | Niraivalvu Muthiyor Illam, 530/178 Annapuram, 5 Road Chennai Silk back side, Salem 636 005. | 8903441383
9944003290 |
TAMIL NADU TRANSGENDERS WELFARE
Trans genders faces stigma both from family and society on the whole and goes through different forms of harassment. There are no job reservation or employment opportunity due to age old discrimination against the. Such discrimination by Society in general forces them to discontinue their education and leave their families. They will not have with them any documents like birth certificate. Educational certificate. Community certificate and other essential identity cards like ration cars, Voter I.D.etc. When they leave their families. To address the issues of the trans genders. A welfare board for Trans genders has been constituted by the Government in the year of 2008.
CRADLE BABY SCHEME
To counter the menace of female infanticide which was prevalent in certain parts of Tamil nadu and to save the girl babies from the clutches of death. “Cradle Baby Scheme” was first started by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during 1992 in Salem District. Under this Scheme. Cradles were placed at important places to received the female children abandoned by the biological parents due to various socio economic compulsions.
Salem District Adoption Centre Address
| S.No. | Name of the Adoption Centre
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Lifeline Trust Chandra Garden, 3rd Cross, Chinnathirupathi(PO), Salem-636 008. Phone No : 0427 3292668
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2. |
Bethel Agricultural Fellowship Adoption Centre Danishpet, Kadayampatti(Via), Omalur(TK), Salem – 636 351. Phone No : 04290 294082
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INDUSTRIAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN SALEM DISTRICT
1. The Salem Ladies Tailoring Industrial
Co-operative Society Ltd., Ind No.1679
275/195 A, Anthonipuram,Suramangalam, Salem-636 005.
(Under the control of SocialWelfare Department)
PH 0427 – 2447933
2. Attur Adidravidar Tailoring Workers Women Development Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd., Ind No-1109
A15,Tamilnadu Housing Board,Narasingapuram (po),
Attur, Salem Dt.
(Under the control of SocialWelfare Department)