Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels” scheme, initiated by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, aims to provide free lodging and boarding facilities to Scheduled Caste students pursuing education. The scheme also caters to Other Economically Backward Classes (OEBC) under certain income criteria. It addresses the challenges of school and college dropouts by offering necessary support to students far from educational institutions.
Benefits
- Free Lodging and Boarding
- Complete residential facilities for eligible students.
- Clothing Subsidy
- Cash payment in lieu of two pairs of clothing.
- Conveyance Charges
- Provided for six trips (3 down and 3 up) in a year.
Eligibility Criteria
- General Eligibility
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Other Economically Backward Classes (OEBC).
- The applicant must be a student and a native/resident of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- Income Criteria for OEBC
- Parent/guardian income should not exceed ₹75,000 per annum.
- Residential Requirement
- Parent/guardian must not reside within 5 km of the hostel.
Application Process
Online Process
- Registration
- Visit the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
- Register as a new user and complete the signup process.
- Login and Application
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Select the scheme from the department-wise list.
- Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Upload required documents and submit the application.
- Confirmation
- Note down the application number for tracking purposes.
Offline Process
- Obtain the application form from the Block Development Officer, District Housing Officer, or Inspector of Housing.
- Fill out the form and attach all required documents.
- Submit the form to the relevant authorities for verification.
Documents Required
- Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate.
- Caste Certificate.
- Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrollment ID.
- Income Certificate (for OEBC applicants).
- Bank Passbook.
- School Admission Document/ID Card.
- Birth Certificate.
- Bonafide Certificate.
- Recommendation from Previous Hostel Warden.
- Transfer Certificate.
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What are the key benefits of this scheme?
- Free lodging, boarding, clothing subsidy, and conveyance charges.
- Who is eligible for this scheme?
- Scheduled Caste students and OEBC students meeting income criteria and residency requirements.
- How are conveyance charges provided?
- For six trips annually to and from the hostel.
- Can OEBC students apply?
- Yes, if their family income does not exceed ₹75,000 per annum.
- Why is a recommendation from the previous hostel warden required?
- To verify the applicant’s history and eligibility.
Sources and References
- Puducherry e-District Portal
- Guidelines
- Citizen’s Charter
- Contact Us