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Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels

Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry

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Overview

The scheme "Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept, Government of Puducherry, provides boarding/lodging and hostel facilities to Scheduled Caste students in pursuance of their education and to dissuade dropping of education at school and college level.

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Description
The scheme "Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, provides boarding/lodging and hostel facilities to the Scheduled Caste students in pursuance of their education and to dissuade dropping of education at school and college level.

Benefits
• Free Lodging.
• Free Boarding.
• Cash Payment in Lieu of 2 Pairs of Clothing.
• Conveyance Charges for 6 Times (3 Down and 3 Up) in a Year.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
2. The applicant should be a Student.
3. The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years.
4. For Other Economically Backward Classes, the Income of the parent/guardian should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-.
5. The Parent/Guardian of the applicant should not be living within a radius of 5 km from the hostel.

Application Process
Step 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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

Step 10: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the sta…
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, 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 11: 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 12: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 13: 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).

Required Documents
• Residence-cum-nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
• Caste Certificate.
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Passbook.
• Income Certificate.
• Attested Copies of Qualifying Certificates in Respect of Exam Passed.
• Birth Certificate.
• Bonafide Certificate.
• Recommendation From the Previous Hostel Warden.
• Transfer Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the scheme contribute to the welfare of Scheduled Caste students, and what role do hostels play in this initiative?
A: The scheme contributes to the welfare by offering free lodging and boarding, creating a conducive environment for education, especially for those facing economic challenges.

Q: Is there a provision for cash payment in addition to boarding and lodging, and what does it substitute?
A: Yes, cash payment is provided in lieu of 2 pairs of clothing for the beneficiaries.

Q: What role does the applicant's residence play in determining eligibility, and what document is required to verify this?
A: The applicant should be a native/resident of Puducherry for at least 5 years, and a residence-cum-nativity certificate is needed for verification.

Q: What is the primary aim of the scheme in relation to education, and how does it address potential dropout issues?
A: The scheme aims to provide boarding and lodging to Scheduled Caste students to encourage continuous education and deter dropouts at the school and college levels.

Q: How many times in a year are conveyance charges provided, and for what purpose?
A: Conveyance charges are provided 6 times a year (3 down and 3 up) to facilitate travel for the students.

Q: What documents are necessary to support the application, and why is a recommendation from the previous hostel warden required?
A: Required documents include residence certificate, caste certificate, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, qualifying certificates, birth certificate, bonafide certificate, and a recommendation from the previous hostel warden.

Q: Can applicants from Other Economically Backward Classes apply, and if so, what conditions must be met?
A: Yes, they can apply, provided the parent/guardian's income does not exceed [?]75,000, and they meet the residency criteria.

Q: What is the income limit for applicants from Other Economically Backward Classes, and what documents are needed to verify it?
A: The income limit is [?]75,000, and the required document is the Income Certificate.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the hostel scheme, and what are the specific criteria for Scheduled Caste applicants?
A: Scheduled Caste students who are residents of Puducherry for at least 5 years, with parents/guardians not living within 5 km of the hostel.

Q: What are the key benefits provided under the "Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels" scheme?
A: Free lodging, free boarding, cash payment for 2 pairs of clothing, and conveyance charges for 6 times in a year.

Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.

Q: Is there an application deadline for this scheme?
A: The scheme guidelines do not mention any opening date or closing date for applications.

Eligibility Criteria

1

The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.

2

The applicant should be a Student.

3

The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years.

4

For Other Economically Backward Classes, the Income of the parent/guardian should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-.

5

The Parent/Guardian of the applicant should not be living within a radius of 5 km from the hostel.

Benefits

Free Lodging.

Free Boarding.

Cash Payment in Lieu of 2 Pairs of Clothing.

Conveyance Charges for 6 Times (3 Down and 3 Up) in a Year.

Required Documents

# Document
1 Residence-cum-nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
2 Caste Certificate.
3 Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
4 Aadhaar Card.
5 Bank Passbook.
6 Income Certificate.
7 Attested Copies of Qualifying Certificates in Respect of Exam Passed.
8 Birth Certificate.
9 Bonafide Certificate.
10 Recommendation From the Previous Hostel Warden.
11 Transfer Certificate.

How to Apply

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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.

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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".

3

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".

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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

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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the sta…

Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, 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.

11

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).

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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

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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 (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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The scheme contributes to the welfare by offering free lodging and boarding, creating a conducive environment for education, especially for those facing economic challenges.

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