The “Supply of Dhotis and Sarees to Scheduled Caste (SC) People” scheme is an initiative by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. It aims to provide essential clothing items—such as lungis, shirts, sarees, and blouses—to Yellow/Red Ration Card holders belonging to the Scheduled Caste category in Puducherry. This scheme supports the vulnerable by ensuring they receive proper clothing annually at minimal or no cost.
Benefits
- For Male Members:
Each eligible male member of the family is supplied with a lungi and shirt. - For Female Members:
Each eligible female member of the family is supplied with a saree and blouse. - Frequency:
The benefits are provided annually.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
- The applicant’s name must be included in the Yellow/Red Ration Card issued by the Civil Supplies Department.
- The applicant should have a continuous residence in Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The applicant’s annual income should not exceed ₹24,000.
Application Process
Offline
- Visit the Office:
The interested applicant should visit the office or sub-office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department during office hours. - Obtain the Application Form:
Request the hard copy of the prescribed application form from the staff designated to issue and collect the filled-in applications. - Fill the Form:
Complete all mandatory fields in the application form, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and include copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if necessary). - Submit the Application:
Submit the duly filled and signed form along with the documents to the concerned authority. - Receipt:
Request a receipt or acknowledgment that includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card.
- Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department.
- Income Certificate from the Revenue Department.
- Passport-sized Photograph.
- Declaration/Undertaking (if any).
- Caste Certificate.
- Yellow/Red Ration Card issued by the Civil Supplies Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the scheme limited to a specific age group?
Yes, the applicant must be 18 years or older. - Can the applicant’s annual income exceed ₹24,000 and still qualify?
No, the annual income must not exceed ₹24,000. - Can an applicant with less than 5 years of residence in Puducherry be eligible?
No, a continuous residence of at least 5 years in Puducherry is required. - What items are supplied to each female member of the family?
Each eligible female member receives a saree and blouse. - What items are supplied to each male member of the family?
Each eligible male member receives a lungi and shirt. - What documentation is needed to verify the applicant’s income?
An Income Certificate from the Revenue Department is required. - How often are the benefits of this scheme provided?
Benefits are provided on an annual basis. - Who administers the scheme “Supply of Dhotis and Sarees to Scheduled Caste (SC) People”?
The scheme is administered by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. - Are there any specific provisions for persons with disabilities under this scheme?
No, the scheme is specifically for Yellow/Red Ration Card holders from the Scheduled Caste category. - Is there an application deadline for this scheme?
Applicants should check with the department office; no fixed deadline is mentioned in the guidelines. - Where can I find the URL to the website of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department?
Please refer to the official Government of Puducherry website or the Citizen’s Charter. - Is there any compensation for the delay in the disbursal of the scheme benefits?
No compensation is provided for delays in benefit disbursal.