Scheme for Reimbursement of Educational Expenses to Hearing Impaired Students Pursuing Special Higher Education Courses Inside or Outside the Union Territory of Puducherry

Description
The scheme “Scheme for Reimbursement of Educational Expenses to Hearing Impaired Students Pursuing Special Higher Education Courses Inside or Outside the Union Territory of Puducherry” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide financial assistance to Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired students for pursuing their special higher studies. Through this scheme, the reimbursement of the entire fee is granted from the first year onwards.

Benefits
• Reimbursement of entire fees from the first year of the course.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant's annual income should be under ₹2,00,000.
2. - The applicant should have a disability of 40% and above.
3. - The applicant should be residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry since 5 years.
4. - The applicant should be enrolled in a full-time special higher education course in a government-recognized institution.

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
• Medical Certificate.
• Applicant’s Photo.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Study Certificate.
• Bonafide Certificate.
• 10th and 12th Marksheets.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a specific timeframe for submitting applications?
A: The provided information does not specify a particular timeframe for application submissions.

Q: Who is the point of contact in Mahe/Yanam for application delays?
A: Contact the Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam, for assistance with delays in the application process.

Q: In Karaikal, whom should applicants approach for delays?
A: Contact the Collector, Karaikal, in case of any delays in the application process.

Q: In Mahe/Yanam, who is responsible for receiving applications?
A: Submit applications to the Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub office), Mahe / Yanam.

Q: What documents are required during the application process?
A: Documents include a Medical Certificate, Applicant's Photo, Aadhaar Card, Study Certificate, Bonafide Certificate, and 10th and 12th Marksheets.

Q: What type of educational institutions are eligible for enrollment in this scheme?
A: Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time course from government-recognized institutions to qualify for financial assistance.

Q: What is the minimum disability percentage required for applicants?
A: Applicants should have a disability of 40% and above to qualify for the scheme.

Q: How long must an applicant have been residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry to be eligible?
A: Applicants need to be residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

Q: What is the annual income criterion for eligibility?
A: To be eligible, the applicant's annual income should be under [?]2,00,000.

Q: What are the key benefits offered under this scheme?
A: The scheme offers financial assistance and complete fee reimbursement for Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired students enrolled in special higher education courses from the first year onwards.

Q: How can individuals address grievances related to the scheme?
A: Grievances can be addressed through the Grievance Redressal portal at https://pgportal.gov.in/.

Q: Where can individuals find contact information for direct inquiries?
A: For direct inquiries, individuals can refer to the "Contact Us" section at https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us.