Observation Home and Special School scheme by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry aims to rehabilitate children in conflict with the law by providing a safe and nurturing environment. The scheme focuses on addressing their basic needs, offering education, and providing vocational and recreational facilities to help them reintegrate as responsible citizens.
Benefits
- Free Boarding and Lodging
- Complete residential facilities for eligible children.
- Recreational Activities
- Library access, indoor and outdoor play materials, and spacious playgrounds.
- Competitions and Annual Celebrations
- Sports, games, drawing, singing, essay writing, and other competitions are held annually. Winners are rewarded during the Annual Day celebration.
- Educational Tours
- Once-a-year tours to places of interest to enhance exposure and learning.
Note:
For delays in benefit disbursal, contact the following authorities:
- Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.
- Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
- Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Requirement
- The child must be under 18 years of age.
- Legal Status
- The child should be in conflict with the law and admitted to the Juvenile Welfare Board.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Visit the Office
- Visit the Office/Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare during office hours to obtain the prescribed application form.
- Fill the Application
- Complete the form, attach a passport-sized photograph, and self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Submission
- Submit the form to the designated 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).
- Submit the form to the designated authority:
- Acknowledgment
- Request a receipt containing submission details like date, time, and application number.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Address Proof
- Age Proof
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the main objective of this scheme?
- To provide shelter, education, and rehabilitation to children in conflict with the law.
- What are the benefits offered?
- Free lodging, boarding, recreational activities, competitions, and educational tours.
- Who is eligible for the scheme?
- Children under 18 years of age admitted to the Juvenile Welfare Board.
- Where should applications be submitted in Puducherry?
- At the Directorate of Social Welfare or its Sub-Office.
- What documents are required?
- Aadhaar Card, Address Proof, and Age Proof.
- Who handles application processes in Karaikal?
- The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
- What recreational activities are offered?
- Library access, play materials, competitions, and annual celebrations.
- How often are educational tours conducted?
- Once a year.
Sources and References
- Guidelines
- Citizen’s Charter
- Contact Us
- Sub Offices
- Grievance Redressal