The “Incentive For Eye Donors” scheme, launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, aims to raise public awareness about eye donation and provide financial support to the near relatives of eye donors. Under this scheme, an incentive of ₹10,000/- per beneficiary is provided, subject to application within 90 days after transplantation.
Benefits
- Monetary Incentive:
- ₹10,000/- per beneficiary is provided to the near relatives of the eye donor.
- Disbursement:
- The incentive is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
- Support in Case of Delays:
- Puducherry: Contact the Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.
- Karaikal: Contact the Collector, Karaikal.
- Mahe/Yanam: Contact the Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a native/resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The applicant should be 18 years or above.
- The person claiming the incentive must be a close relative of the eye donor.
- The application must be submitted within 90 days after the eye transplantation.
Application Process
The process is available both offline and online.
- Obtaining the Application Form:
- Offline Option:
- Visit the Office/Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare during office hours to request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- Online Option:
- Download and print the prescribed application form from the official website.
- Offline Option:
- Filling the Form:
- Complete all mandatory fields.
- Affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required).
- Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
- Submission:
- Submit the filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the appropriate authority:
- 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).
- Request a receipt or acknowledgement containing the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
- Submit the filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the appropriate authority:
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card
- Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate (issued by the competent authority)
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Bank Passbook
- Certificate on Eye Donation
- Death Certificate
In the absence of an Aadhaar Card:
Provide your Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with any one of the following:
- Bank or Post Office Passbook with photo
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Ration Card
- Voter Identity Card
- MGNREGA Card
- Kisan Photo Passbook
- Driving License
- Certificate of identity (issued by a Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on official letterhead)
- Any other document specified by the Department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the maximum monetary benefit provided?
- ₹10,000/- per beneficiary.
- Is the incentive paid to the eye donor or their relative?
- It is paid to the near relatives of the eye donor.
- Is the benefit provided in installments or as a lump sum?
- The incentive is provided as a lump sum.
- How are the benefits disbursed?
- Benefits are credited directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
- What is the residency requirement?
- Applicants must be residents of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- Is there an age requirement?
- Applicants should be 18 years or older.
- Can a friend claim the incentive?
- No; the claim must be made by a close relative of the eye donor.
- Can I apply after six months of transplantation?
- No; applications must be submitted within 90 days after transplantation.
- Where can applicants track their application status?
- Applicants can track their application via the Track Your Application link provided on the official website.
- Where can I find detailed guidelines and contact information?
- Refer to the Guidelines, Citizen’s Charter, Application Form, Contact Us, Sub Offices, Grievance Redressal, and Track Your Application sections on the official website.