Old-age homes, women’s hostels in Erode district told to obtain licence

All old-age homes and women’s hostels functioning in the district must be registered and obtain licences in accordance with government guidelines, Collector S. Kandasamy has said.

In a statement, the Collector said the directive covered women’s hostels run by government institutions, colleges, industries, hospitals, textile shops, non-governmental organisations, trusts, societies, religious institutions, training centres and private individuals. Temporary hostels and institutions providing care for senior citizens are also covered.

The establishments should apply online through e-Sevai centres, furnishing details of the institution, number of residents, management, building facilities and basic amenities provided. A copy of the licence and the required documents should subsequently be submitted to the District Social Welfare Office on the sixth floor of the Collectorate. Old-age homes and women’s hostels functioning without registration should complete the process within the stipulated deadline. Those already registered should renew their registration before continuing their operations, he said.