| Organisation |
Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity, Senior Citizen Welfare & Reform Institutions |
| Alternate Name |
|
| Abbreviation |
|
| Parent |
Government of Mauritius |
| u.r.l. |
http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/ssnssite/menuitem.73752f6ad8c4280e8f77861084d521ca |
|
http://socialsecurity.gov.mu/ |
|
|
| email |
mss@mail.gov.mu |
| Country |
Mauritius |
| Location |
Port Louis |
| Address |
Head Office, 13th Floor, R.Seeneevassen Building, c/r Jules Koenig & Maillard Streets, Port Louis |
| Postal Address |
|
| Telephone |
+230 207 0625 |
| Management u.r.l. |
|
| Fax |
+230 212 8190 |
| Sector |
Welfare Ministries |
| Organisation Type |
African Government |
| Status |
|
| Stated Role |
To pay Non-Contributory basic pensions<P> <P>To provide Social Aid and assistance<P> <P> To provide Income Support Scheme to the needy for the purchase of rice and flour<P> <P> To enhance the welfare of the vulnerable groups<P> <P> To advise the government on issues pertinent to the disability, the elderly and vulnerable groups<P> <P> To provide financial assistance for medical treatment locally and overseas<P> <P> To provide financial assistance to victims of the floods and cyclones<P> <P> To provide financial assistance to NGOs<P> <P> To manage the NPF (contributory pension scheme) and the National Savings Fund<P> <P> |
| Activities |
|
| Geographical Focus |
|
| Notes |
|