The Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, offers the Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship for students whose parents are engaged in unclean occupations (Scavenger, Flayer, Tanner). The scheme aims to uplift unprivileged communities by providing financial assistance for education.
Benefits
- ₹1,850 per annum for eligible students.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be from a Scheduled Caste (SC).
- The applicant must be a student.
- The applicant must be studying in Class 1 to Class 10.
- The applicant must be a native or resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- Either or both parents of the applicant must be engaged in unclean occupation (Scavenger/Flayer/Tanner).
Application Process
Offline Application
- Visit the Office
- Go to the Adi Dravidar Welfare & Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department during office hours.
- Request the prescribed application form.
- Fill in the Details
- Complete the form with accurate details.
- Attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required).
- Attach Required Documents
- Ensure that all documents are self-attested, if required.
- Submit the Application
- Submit the duly filled application form along with documents to the concerned authority.
- Obtain an Acknowledgment
- Collect a receipt or acknowledgment with a unique ID number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate issued by a competent authority.
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Bank Passbook.
- Certificate of Unclean Occupation (issued by the employer of the parent/s).
- Educational Certificate/s.
In the absence of an Aadhaar Card, any ONE of the following can be provided:
- Bank/Post Office Passbook with Photo.
- Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
- Passport.
- Ration Card.
- Voter Identity Card.
- MGNREGA Card.
- Kisan Photo Passbook.
- Driving License (issued under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988).
- Certificate of identity issued by a Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar.
- Any other document specified by the department.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: How does the scheme contribute to societal improvement?
The scheme supports education for students from underprivileged backgrounds, helping them break the cycle of poverty and pursue better opportunities. - Q: What role does the employer’s certificate play in the application process?
It serves as proof that the applicant’s parent(s) are engaged in unclean occupations, a mandatory requirement for eligibility. - Q: Are there any specific residency criteria?
Yes, the applicant must be a native or resident of Puducherry. - Q: Is the scheme limited to a specific income group?
No, there is no income restriction for eligibility. - Q: Can students from any class benefit from this scholarship?
Yes, students from Class 1 to Class 10 can avail of the scholarship. - Q: What financial assistance does the scheme provide?
The scheme provides ₹1,850 per annum to each eligible student. - Q: Does the scheme consider the income and caste of the applicant?
The caste is considered (applicant must be SC), but income is not a factor. - Q: Is there any compensation for delays in disbursal?
No, the scheme does not provide compensation for delays in fund disbursement. - Q: Are there specific provisions for transgender students?
The scheme does not explicitly mention transgender applicants, but eligibility is based on parental occupation rather than gender identity. - Q: Can students from neighboring states or UTs apply?
No, only residents of Puducherry are eligible. - Q: Is there an application deadline?
Applicants should check with the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department for specific submission deadlines. - Q: Is Puducherry a state or a Union Territory?
Puducherry is a Union Territory (UT) of India.