INTEGRATED PROGRAMME FOR OLDER PERSONS
Implementation of Central Sector Scheme of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to improve the quality of life of the Older Persons (Central Government )
The main objective of the Scheme is to improve the quality of life of the Older Persons by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities and by encouraging productive and active ageing through providing support for capacity building of Government / Non-Governmental Organizations / Panchayati Raj Institutions / local bodies and the Community at large.
INTEGRATED PROGRAMME FOR OLDER PERSONS
The Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP) is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi. The main objective of the Scheme is to improve tje quality of life of the Older Persons by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities and by enfouraging productive and active ageing through providing support for capacity building of Government/ Non-Governmental Organizations/ Panchayat Raj Institutions/ Local Bodies and the Community at large.
OBJECTIVES :
The assistance under the scheme is given to NGOs/ other organizations mentioned above for the following purposes :
i) Programmes catering to the basic needs of Older Persons particularly Food, Shelter and Health Care to the destitute elderly.
ii) Programmes to build and strengthen intergenerational relationships particularly between children/ youth and Older Persons.
iii) Programmes for encouraging Active and Productive Ageing.
iv) Programmes for providing Institutional as well as Non-Institutional Care/ Services to Older Persons.
v) Research, Advocacy and Awareness Building Programmes in the field of Ageing ; and
vi) Any other programmes in the best interest of Older Persons.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- NGO should be registered society / Public Trust with appropriate society bye-laws/ aims & objects clearly defined in the memorandum and managed by its own members on democratic principles.
- The organisation shall have a properly constituted managing body with powers, duties and responsibilities clearly defined and laid down in a written Constitution. It shall have an appropriate administrative structure and duly constituted managing/ executive committee.
- Should have atleast 2 years work experience in the field of related service.
- Should not be run for profit with proven credentials and capabilities to handle such projects.
For the year 2016-17, 81 proposals have been forwarded by the Grant-in-aid Committee during the meeting held on 07.09.2017. A sum of Rs. 733 lakhs has been sanctioned for 81 institutions by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Out of the 81 proposals, sanction order copy has been sent to 41 institutions.
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Integrated Programme For Older Persons 2017-18 |
http://tnsocialwelfare.org//documents/Integrated_Programme_For_Older_Persons_2017-18_.pdf |
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Integrated Programme For Older Persons 2018-19 |
http://tnsocialwelfare.org//documents/Integrated_Programme_For_Older_Persons_2018-19.pdf |
Programmes Admissible for Assistance Under the Scheme :
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Sl. No. |
Programme Name |
Category of service |
Minimum No. of beneficiaries |
Recurring & Non recurring Assistance provided |
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1. |
Maintenance of Old Age Home |
provide food, care and shelter for |
25 destitute older persons |
Rs.11,46,500/- for Y category cites and Rs. 11,34,500/- for category. |
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2. |
Maintenance of Respite Care Homes and Continuous Care Homes (by NGOs who have a credible track record in running old age homes for minimum 150 beneficiaries. |
who live in old age homes but are seriously ill who require continuous nursing care and respite. |
25 older persons. |
Rs.12,26,800/- for Y category cites and Rs. 12,14,800/- for category. |
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3. |
Running of Multi service centres for older persons |
provide day care, educational and entertainment opportunities , health care, peer interaction, entertainment and companionship, spiritual and religious programmes. |
50 older persons. |
Rs.7,25,800/- for Y category cites and Rs. 7,22,200/- for category. |
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4. |
Maintenance of Mobile Medicare Units |
provide medical care to older persons living in rural and isolated and backward areas. |
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Rs.11,07,600/- for category |
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5. |
Running of Day Care Centres for Alzheimer’s Disease / Dementia Patients. |
provide specialised day care to the Alzheimer’s disease affected patients. |
20 older person |
Rs.14,09,200/- Y category cities and Rs.13,91,800/- for category. |
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6. |
Multi Facility Care Centres for Older Widows |
provide shelter, educational, occupational and entertainment, opportunities, health care, companionship to the widowed older women |
50 older people. |
Rs.17,15,200/- Y category cities and Rs.17,03,200/- for category. |
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7. |
Physiotherapy clinics for Older persons |
running physiotherapy clinics by recognised Charitable Hospitals / Nursing Homes / Medical Institutions / Colleges |
50 older people. |
Rs.13,42,400/- Y category cities and Rs.12,86,000/- for category. |
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8. |
Regional Resource and Training Center |
monitoring and providing technical support (viz., advocacy and net working, training and capacity bulding) |
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Rs.13,14,800/- Y category cities and Rs.12,86,000/- for category. |
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9. |
Help Lines and Counselling for Older Persons |
running and maintenance of help lines and counselling facilities for older persons. |
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Rs.9,81,000/- Y category cities and Rs.9,75,000/- for category. |
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10 |
Programme for sensitisation of School / College Students |
as name suggests |
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Rs.738,500/- for Y category. |
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11. |
Awarness Projects for Older Persons |
as name suggests |
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12. |
Volunteers Bureau for Older Persons |
as name suggest |
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Rs.2,75,400/- for Y category cities and Rs.2,74,200/- for Category. |
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13. |
Formation of Senior Citizen Association/ Self Help Groups / Vridha Sanghas. |
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Rs.3,76,800/- for Y category cities and Rs.3,74,200/- for Category. |
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IPOP PROPOSAL FOR THE YEAR 2016 -17 |
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S. No |
Details of the Proposal |
No of Ongoing Proposals |
No of New Proposal |
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1 |
Old Age Homes |
45 |
3 |
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2 |
Respect Care Homes |
0 |
2 |
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3 |
Multiservice centre for Older Persons |
12 |
0 |
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4 |
Mobile Medicare Units |
4 |
1 |
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5 |
Day Care Centre for Older Persons with Dementia |
1 |
3 |
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6 |
Multi Facility for Older Widowed |
1 |
2 |
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7 |
Physiotheraphic Clinic |
1 |
3 |
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8 |
Regional Resource Training Centre |
0 |
1 |
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9 |
Sensitising Programme for Children |
0 |
1 |
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10 |
Helpline And Counselling Centres |
0 |
1 |
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Total = |
64 |
17 |
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