Sarkari Yojana
Aravanaippu Illam
About Aravanaippu Illam
Launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, the scheme “Aravanaippu Illam” looks after people who lack basic necessities & proper care in society and keeps them in safe living conditions.
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Aravanaippu Illam, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be someone without basic necessities…
The applicant must be someone without basic necessities and adequate care in society.
The applicant must be aged 20 years or…
The applicant must be aged 20 years or more.
The applicant must not have any communicable disease
The applicant must not have any communicable disease.
Benefits Provided
Aravanaippu Illam provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Shelter and Meals at No Cost
Shelter and Meals at No Cost.
4 Sets of Clothing and Other Everyday Necessities…
4 Sets of Clothing and Other Everyday Necessities Supplied Free.
Free Medical Care (With Referral to a Nearby…
Free Medical Care (With Referral to a Nearby PHC).
Training in Weaving Korai & Coir Mats
Training in Weaving Korai & Coir Mats.
Wages of ₹ 20/- for Each Mat Woven,…
Wages of ₹ 20/- for Each Mat Woven, Paid Whenever Such Work Is Done.
Daily Pocket Money of ₹ 5/- Per Day
Daily Pocket Money of ₹ 5/- Per Day.
Leisure Facilities Such as Radio, TV and Library,…
Leisure Facilities Such as Radio, TV and Library, Plus Local Outings to Places of Interest and Temples.
A Yearly Tour to Places of Interest
A Yearly Tour to Places of Interest.
An Annual Day Held Every Year for Residents…
An Annual Day Held Every Year for Residents to Show Their Talents and Receive Prizes. NOTE: If benefits are delayed, contact the following authorities: Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal. Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar identity card
Aadhaar identity card.
Voter ID card
Voter ID card.
Document confirming address
Document confirming address.
Household Ration Card
Household Ration Card.
Evidence of age
Evidence of age.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Aravanaippu Illam through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office…
During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare and obtain a printed prescribed application form from the staff designated to issue and accept applications.
Enter details in all compulsory fields, fix a…
Enter details in all compulsory fields, fix a passport-sized photograph (with signature across it if required) and attach copies of the necessary documents (self-attested if required).
Lodge the completed, signed form and documents with…
Lodge the completed, signed form and documents with the relevant authority listed here -
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).
Secure an acknowledgement or receipt from the authority,…
Secure an acknowledgement or receipt from the authority, confirming it records the submission date and time and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.