Anbu Solai Scheme in Tamil Nadu – Eligibility, Benefits & Application Guide
Anbu Solai Scheme (அன்புச் சோலை) – Tamil Nadu
Updated for 2025 • Senior Citizen Day-Care Centres
🌸 What is Anbu Solai Scheme?
Anbu Solai (அன்புச் சோலை) is a Tamil Nadu Government initiative to create day-time care centres for senior citizens. These centres provide social activities, medical check-ups, counselling, and a safe environment for elders who stay alone during the day.
🎯 Objectives of the Scheme
- Reduce loneliness for senior citizens
- Provide daytime safety & support
- Give basic medical check-ups & counselling
- Offer games, activities & social engagement
- Help working families who need daytime elder care
✅ Benefits of Anbu Solai Centres
- Recreation & activity sessions
- Health screening (BP, sugar, etc.)
- Physiotherapy sessions (where available)
- Nutritious snacks or meals (district dependent)
- Community events & awareness programs
👴👵 Eligibility
For Senior Citizens
- Any senior citizen residing in the local area
- Priority for elders living alone
- People needing daytime supervision or activity support
For NGOs / Voluntary Organisations
- Registered NGO / Trust / Society
- Experience in social welfare preferred
- Capacity to operate the centre as per govt guidelines
📄 Required Documents
For Senior Citizens
- Aadhaar or any Govt ID
- Address proof
- Recent passport-size photo
- Medical history (if available)
For NGOs
- NGO registration certificate
- Society/Trust deed
- Past activity report
- Project proposal for running the centre
📝 How to Apply
For NGOs (to run Anbu Solai centres)
- Check your District Collector or DSWO website for “Anbu Solai – EOI / Application”.
- Download & fill the application form.
- Attach organisation documents & project plan.
- Submit to District Social Welfare Office (DSWO).
- Wait for inspection / approval.
For Senior Citizens / Families
- Visit the nearest Anbu Solai centre or District Social Welfare Office.
- Fill the simple enrollment form.
- Submit ID proof & photo.
- Centre will inform timings & available services.
📍 Where to Check Official Updates?
- District Collector Official Website
- District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) Website
- Local Panchayat / Municipality Office
❓ FAQ
Is Anbu Solai a full-time home?
No. It is only a daytime care centre.
Is there a fee?
Most centres are free or charge a very small amount (district dependent).
Can NGOs get support?
Yes — districts provide guidelines and support through official notifications.
Anbu Solai Scheme in Tamil Nadu – Eligibility, Benefits & Application Guide
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November 09, 2025
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