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Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students

Social Welfare Department, Puducherry

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The scheme “Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry is introduced to provide scholarship to the differently abled students, studying from Class 1st upto Postgraduate/ Professional courses.

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Description
The scheme “Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide scholarship to the differently abled persons who are students for enabling them to secure education. The assistance is extended to Student with Disabilities studying from Class 1st upto Postgraduate/ Professional courses.

Benefits
• 1st to 5th Standard: ₹ 1,000/- per year.
• 6th to 8th Standard: ₹ 2,000/- per year.
• 9th to 12th Standard: ₹ 3,400/- per year.
• Undergraduate Course: ₹ 5,000/- per year.
• Postgraduate/Professional Course: ₹ 6,800/- per year.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
2. - The applicant should have an annual income (from all sources) not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum.
3. - The disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
4. - The assistance is extended to Student with Disabilities studying from 1st Standard upto Postgraduate/Professional courses.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issu…
Offline
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below -
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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).

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
Offline
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Step 5: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 6: Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Online
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".

Step 7: Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…
Online
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".

Step 8: Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 9: Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Online
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

Step 10: Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Online
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

Step 11: Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Online
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

Step 12: Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Online
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 13: Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…
Online
*Track Your Application here
* Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Ration Card.
• Birth Certificate.
• Disability Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Community Certificate.
• Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
• Bank Passbook.
• Financial Assistance ID Card.
• Recommendation Letter from the HoD.
• Bonafide Certificate from Educational Institution.
• Declaration from the Parent or Guardian.
• Previous Year Marksheets.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I apply for the scholarship if I am pursuing a professional course?
A: Yes, the scheme extends assistance to students pursuing Postgraduate/Professional courses.

Q: Where can I find additional information about the grievance redressal process for this scholarship scheme?
A: You can address grievances through https://pgportal.gov.in/.

Q: How long should I have been a resident of Puducherry to be eligible for this scholarship?
A: To be eligible, you need to be a native/resident of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

Q: Where should I address delays in receiving scholarship benefits, and who are the concerned authorities?
A: For Puducherry, contact the Director, Directorate of Social Welfare; for Karaikal, contact the Collector, and for Mahe/Yanam, contact the Regional Administrator.

Q: What are the different financial assistance amounts provided under this scheme for various education levels?
A: The assistance varies from [?]1,000/- to [?]6,800/- per year, depending on the education level, from 1st Standard to Postgraduate/Professional courses.

Q: How can I track the status of my scholarship application under the "Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students" scheme?
A: You can track your application status at https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.

Q: How is the scholarship amount for differently-abled students determined?
A: The scholarship amounts are predetermined based on the education level, ranging from [?]1,000/- to [?]6,800/- per year.

Q: Is the scholarship amount fixed, or does it vary based on academic performance?
A: The scholarship amounts are fixed and vary according to the educational level, not based on academic performance.

Q: Can a student receive benefits for multiple academic years under this scheme?
A: Yes, eligible students can receive scholarship benefits for each academic year they meet the criteria.

Q: What is the annual scholarship amount for students pursuing postgraduate or professional courses?
A: Students pursuing postgraduate or professional courses can receive [?]6,800/- per year under this scheme.

Q: How much financial aid is provided to undergraduate students through this scheme?
A: Undergraduate students are eligible for [?]5,000/- per year as part of the scholarship benefits.

Q: Could you provide details about the financial assistance for students in the 9th to 12th standard?
A: Students in the 9th to 12th standard receive [?]3,400/- per year under this scholarship scheme.

Eligibility Criteria

1

- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

2

- The applicant should have an annual income (from all sources) not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum.

3

- The disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.

4

- The assistance is extended to Student with Disabilities studying from 1st Standard upto Postgraduate/Professional courses.

Benefits

1st to 5th Standard: ₹ 1,000/- per year.

6th to 8th Standard: ₹ 2,000/- per year.

9th to 12th Standard: ₹ 3,400/- per year.

Undergraduate Course: ₹ 5,000/- per year.

Postgraduate/Professional Course: ₹ 6,800/- per year.

Required Documents

# Document
1 Aadhaar Card.
2 Ration Card.
3 Birth Certificate.
4 Disability Certificate.
5 Income Certificate.
6 Community Certificate.
7 Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
8 Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
9 Bank Passbook.
10 Financial Assistance ID Card.
11 Recommendation Letter from the HoD.
12 Bonafide Certificate from Educational Institution.
13 Declaration from the Parent or Guardian.
14 Previous Year Marksheets.

How to Apply

1

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issu…

Offline OR The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

2

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

3

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below -

Offline 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).

4

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…

Offline Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

5

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Online Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

6

Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".

Online Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".

7

Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…

Online Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".

8

Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Online Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

9

Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

Online Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

10

Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

Online Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

11

Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

Online Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

12

Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Online Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

13

Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…

Online *Track Your Application here * Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the scheme extends assistance to students pursuing Postgraduate/Professional courses.

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