The directorate of empowerment of persons with disabilities (department of social welfare, bihar, patna) invites expressions of interest (eoi) via the e-proc2 portal from eligible and experienced non-governmental voluntary organizations. the objective is to operate special residential homes named "aasra" for the proper care, protection, medical attention, counseling, and education/training of mentally ill/unstable women, girls, and men. the required facilities include three homes for 50 female residents each in patna district, one home for 50 female residents in purnia district, and one home for 50 male residents in gaya district.