The “Home for Visually Challenged Person” scheme was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. This initiative aims to provide essential care for visually impaired male individuals who lack proper care and protection in society, offering them the basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.
Benefits
- Free Food and Shelter: Provision of accommodation and meals.
- Free Supply of Daily Living Needs: Essential items for daily living are provided.
- Pocket Money: ₹5/- per day for personal expenses.
- Vocational Training: Training in areas like Korai and Coir Mat Weaving according to the individual’s interests.
- Labour Charges: ₹20/- for each mat woven.
- Recreational Activities: TV, radio, musical instruments, and local trips to temples and places of interest.
- Annual Tours: An annual trip to places of interest.
Note: In case of delays in the disbursal of benefits, you can contact:
- Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.
- Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
- Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Eligibility
- The applicant should have complete blindness or a visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses.
- The field of vision should be limited to an angle of 20 degrees.
- The applicant should be above 20 years of age.
Application Process
- Offline Process:
- Visit the Department of Social Welfare office or its sub-offices to request the application form.
- Fill in the mandatory details and attach the required documents.
- Submit the form to the respective authorities for your area.
- Required Documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID
- Address Proof
- Ration Card
- Age Proof
- Disability Certificate
- Contact Information:
- 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).
- Receipt: Make sure to request a receipt from the authority acknowledging your application submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the primary objective of the “Home for Visually Challenged Person” scheme? The scheme aims to provide basic needs, including food, shelter, and clothing, for visually impaired individuals who lack care and protection.
- What are the key benefits offered under this scheme? Free food, shelter, daily living supplies, vocational training, pocket money, and recreational activities are the main benefits.
- What is the vocational training provided, and how does it align with the beneficiaries’ interests? Training in Korai and Coir Mat Weaving, tailored to the individual’s preferences.
- How are the labor charges for mat weaving addressed under the scheme? The scheme provides ₹20 for each mat woven as labor charges.
- Besides basic needs, what recreational activities are offered to beneficiaries? TV, radio, musical instruments, and trips to local places of interest.
- What should an applicant do in case there is a delay in receiving the scheme benefits? Applicants can contact the respective authorities for delays.
- What are the eligibility criteria regarding the absence of sight for applicants? Applicants should have total blindness or severe visual impairment.
- Can beneficiaries choose the vocational training based on their personal preferences? Yes, vocational training is offered based on individual interests.
- Is there a provision for annual outings for the beneficiaries? Yes, beneficiaries are provided with an annual trip to places of interest.