Sarkari Yojana
Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons
About Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons
The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, launched the scheme “Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons” so that differently abled people, particularly those from weaker sections of society, can visit places of cultural and historical significance and become familiar with different facets of the nation’s cultural heritage.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must have been a Native/Resident of…
The applicant must have been a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for a minimum of 5 years.
Yearly income of the applicant must be within…
Yearly income of the applicant must be within ₹ 75,000/-.
A disability of 40% or more is required
A disability of 40% or more is required.
The applicant must not have gone on the…
The applicant must not have gone on the tour during the last ten years.
The applicant must be free from contagious diseases
The applicant must be free from contagious diseases.
Applications may be made only once the notification…
Applications may be made only once the notification appears in local newspapers.
The applicant must be aged between 18 and…
The applicant must be aged between 18 and 50 years.
The applicant must not be a Government Servant
The applicant must not be a Government Servant.
Neither parent of the applicant may be a…
Neither parent of the applicant may be a Government servant.
The applicant's name must be registered at the…
The applicant's name must be registered at the Anganwadi Centre.
Benefits Provided
Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A free tour to different places once…
A free tour to different places once every year.
NOTE:
Drugs and alcohol are not allowed.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The applicant's Aadhaar Card
The applicant's Aadhaar Card.
Household Ration Card
Household Ration Card.
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate from the Competent Authority
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate from the Competent Authority.
A passport-size photo taken recently
A passport-size photo taken recently.
Passbook of the bank account
Passbook of the bank account.
Certificate of caste
Certificate of caste.
Certificate of Disability / Medical Certificate
Certificate of Disability / Medical Certificate.
The Financial Assistance Identity Card
The Financial Assistance Identity Card.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons through the offline application process outlined below.
Once the scheme is notified in the local…
Once the scheme is notified in the local newspapers, go during office hours to the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare and ask the staff assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form. OR Print the application form in the prescribed format .
Complete all compulsory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph…
Complete all compulsory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signing across it if needed) and enclose copies of all required documents (self-attested where needed).
Hand in the completed and signed form, with…
Hand in the completed and signed form, with the documents, to the authority listed below -
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 (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the receiving…
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the receiving authority, checking that it includes the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.