Government of Puducherry, Department of Social Welfare, India has come out with Cash Award Scheme to award meritorious visually impaired students. It is aimed at students who have got the topper in state, first and second ranks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate( SSLC ) / Higher Secondary Certificate(HSC) from all over the state. This is to facilitate good academic performance among V.I government and private school students of Puducherry.
Benefits
- First Rank: ₹20,000/-
- Second Rank: ₹15,000/-
- Third Rank: ₹10,000/-
These cash prizes are awarded to visually impaired students who have excelled in their SSLC and HSC examinations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: The applicant must be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- Disability Requirement: The applicant must have a 100% visual impairment disability.
- Medium of Study: The applicant should have studied in Tamil or English Medium.
- Academic Qualification: The applicant must have passed the SSLC or HSC examination and secured the first, second, or third rank at the state level.
Application Process
- Visit the Office:
- Visit the Office/Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare during office hours to collect the application form.
- Fill Out the Application Form:
- Complete all the mandatory fields in the form.
- Paste a recent passport-sized photograph (signed across if required).
- Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the completed form and documents to the respective authority based on your location:
- Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
- Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
- Mahe/Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i/c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
- Submit the completed form and documents to the respective authority based on your location:
- Request Acknowledgement:
- Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the submission authority, ensuring it contains the submission date, time, and unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (for identity verification).
- Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Recent Passport-Sized Photograph.
- Bank Passbook (for direct benefit transfer).
- Address Proof (utility bill, voter ID, etc.).
- Age Proof (birth certificate or school records).
- Ration Card (if applicable).
- Disability Certificate confirming 100% visual impairment.
- Study Certificate from the institution attended.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What are the cash prizes awarded under this scheme?
- First Rank: ₹20,000
- Second Rank: ₹15,000
- Third Rank: ₹10,000
- What is the required disability percentage for eligibility?
The applicant must have a 100% visual impairment disability. - What is the medium of study required for eligibility?
The applicant must have studied in Tamil or English Medium. - Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Visually impaired students residing in Puducherry for at least 5 years and who have secured top three ranks in SSLC or HSC examinations are eligible. - Where should the application be submitted?
- Puducherry: Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
- Karaikal: Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
- Mahe/Yanam: Welfare Officer (i/c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
- The way the students get the prizes?
The student’s bank account receives the cash incentives straight-forwardly. - Should the benefit take time to arrive, what should I do?
See the competent officials in Karaikal, Mahe, or Yanam, or the Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section in Puducherry. - Can the payment be halted or the award canceled?
Indeed, if fraudulent information is given or if the student fails to satisfy qualifying requirements following verification, the award might be revoked. - Who approves the recipients’ list throughout the choosing process?
Based on the application and verifying procedure, the Department of Social Welfare examines and approves the final list of recipients.