The “Deepawali Cash Gift Scheme (PULWS)” is a welfare initiative by the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society under the Labour Department of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Designed to support unorganised workers during the festive season, the scheme provides a cash gift of ₹500 to eligible workers during Diwali. The benefit is directly credited to the worker’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Applications for this scheme are accepted offline.
Benefits
- Cash Gift:
Eligible unorganised workers receive ₹500 as a cash gift during Deepawali. - Disbursement:
The amount is credited directly to the nominee’s bank account through DBT.
Eligibility
- Citizenship and Residency:
The applicant must be a citizen of India and a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry. - Employment Category:
The applicant must be an unorganised worker. Eligible occupations include, but are not limited to:- Taxi and Auto Drivers
- Workers in Shops & Catering Establishments
- Carpenters
- Nathaswara Vidwans
- Hair Dressers
- Tailors
- Cycle Rickshaw Drivers
- Cobblers
- Washermans
- Goldsmiths
- Blacksmiths
- Brass Vessel Makers
- Sculptors
- Loading and Unloading Workers
- Tree Climbers
- Pottery Workers
- Coir Workers
- Toddy Neera Tappers
- Bullock Cart Drivers
- Thatchers
- Cooks
- Hawkers
- News Paper Vendors
- Workers engaged in Bricks and Tiles Manufacturing
- Workers engaged in the distribution of LPG cylinders
- Domestic Workers
- Light Music Instrument Players
- Automobile Workshop Workers
- Enrolment:
The applicant must be enrolled with the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society. - Age:
The applicant must be between 18 to 59 years of age. - Subscription and Registration Fees:
The applicant is required to pay an annual subscription fee of ₹100 and a registration fee of ₹25.
Application Process
Offline
- Visit the Office:
The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society at No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry to obtain the prescribed application form free of cost from the designated authority. - Fill the Form:
Complete the application form by filling in all mandatory fields, attach two passport-size photographs (signed across if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested if necessary). - Submit the Application:
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the concerned authority. - Obtain Receipt:
Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority, ensuring it includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number if applicable.
Documents Required
- Two Passport-size Photographs.
- Residential/Domicile Certificate.
- Original Birth Certificate.
- Last Subscription Bill.
- Society ID Card or Proof of Registration.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Ration Card.
- Bank Details.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which entity of the Labour Department of Puducherry administers this scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society. - What is the mode of payment for the benefit under the scheme?
The benefit is credited directly to the bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). - Are applications for this scheme accepted online or offline?
Applications are accepted offline. - What is the common eligibility criteria to apply for the welfare schemes of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society?
Applicants must be unorganised workers, residents of Puducherry, and enrolled with the society. - What occupations are considered as “Unorganised Workers” under the scheme?
A wide range of occupations including taxi and auto drivers, tailors, cobblers, domestic workers, and many others, as detailed above. - How much is the Annual Subscription? Who is required to pay it?
The annual subscription fee is ₹100, payable by every enrolled unorganised worker. - Where can an interested applicant obtain the application form for the scheme?
The form is available at the nearest office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society. - Is self-attestation required for attaching documents with the application?
Yes, if specified by the guidelines. - How can an applicant request a receipt or acknowledgment for the submitted application?
Applicants should request it at the time of submission from the concerned authority. - Are there any specific locations where the application forms are available, or is it only at the main office?
Forms are available at the main office and may also be available at designated sub-offices. - What steps should an interested construction worker follow to apply for the scheme?
Visit the office, obtain the form, fill it completely with necessary documents, submit it, and obtain an acknowledgment.