Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination

Description
The scheme “Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to award cash prizes to meritorious differently-abled persons visually challenged students who are studying in government and private schools of Puducherry and secure first, second and third rank concerning total marks in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate SSLC and the Higher Secondary Certificate HSC examinations.

Benefits
• A cash award of ₹20,000/-, ₹15,000/- and ₹10,000/- to the first, second, and third rank holders respectively.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
2. - The percentage of the disability of the applicant should be 100% and above.
3. - The applicant should have studied in Tamil or English Medium.
4. - The applicant should have passed the qualifying SSLC & HSC Examination respectively.

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…
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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 issue and collect filled-in applications.

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).
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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…
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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).

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Residence-cum-nativity Certificate, Issued by the Competent Authority.
• Recent Passport-size Photograph.
• Bank Passbook.
• Address Proof.
• Age Proof.
• Ration Card.
• Disability Certificate.
• Study Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the medium of study required for eligibility?
A: The applicant should have studied in Tamil or English Medium.

Q: What is the contact information for the Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare, Puducherry?
A: Refer to the official contacts: https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/sub--office-social-welfare-department

Q: Whom should I contact in Mahe/Yanam for application submission?
A: Submit your application to the Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub office), Mahe/Yanam.

Q: Where can I address grievances related to the scheme?
A: Grievance Redressal: https://pgportal.gov.in/

Q: What documents are mandatory for application submission?
A: Aadhaar Card, Residence-cum-nativity Certificate, Passport-size Photograph, Bank Passbook, Address Proof, Age Proof, Ration Card, Disability Certificate, and Study Certificate.

Q: What are the cash prizes awarded under this scheme?
A: [?]20,000/-, [?]15,000/-, and [?]10,000/- for the first, second, and third rank holders respectively.

Q: Who handles the application submission for this scheme in Karaikal?
A: Submit your application to the Collector, Karaikal.

Q: Whom should I contact in Puducherry if there's a delay in benefit disbursal?
A: Contact the Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.

Q: What should I do in case there is a delay in receiving the benefits under this scheme?
A: Contact the authorities mentioned on the official website: https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us

Q: Under what circumstances can the award be canceled, and payment stopped?
A: The Director of Social Welfare, with government approval, may cancel the award and stop payment if it is found to be sanctioned on mistaken grounds or with false information, with the recovery of the prize amount and penal interest.

Q: In what form are the prizes awarded to the students?
A: The prizes are awarded in the form of cash.

Q: Who approves the list of awardees in the selection process?
A: The Secretary (Welfare) approves the list of awardees selected by the Director of Social Welfare.