Sarkari Yojana

Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to the Students Whose Parents Are Engaged in Unclean Occupation

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Children of parents working as scavengers, flayers or tanners in Puducherry, studying in Classes 1 to 10, can get ₹1850 a year under this scholarship, regardless of family income.

About Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to the Students Whose Parents Are Engaged in Unclean Occupation

Through the “Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to the Students Whose Parents Are Engaged in Unclean Occupation”, the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, grants scholarships to children of parents working in unclean occupations (scavenger, Flayers & Tarner), with the goal of lifting the standing of this underprivileged section of society. Income and caste are not considered when awarding these scholarships.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to the Students Whose Parents Are Engaged in Unclean Occupation, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste

Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste.

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Applicants must be students

Applicants must be students.

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Applicants must be enrolled somewhere between Class 1st…

Applicants must be enrolled somewhere between Class 1st and Class 10th.

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Applicants must be a Native/Resident of the Union…

Applicants must be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.

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At least one parent, or both, must work…

At least one parent, or both, must work in an unclean occupation (Scavenger/ Flayer/ Tarner).

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to the Students Whose Parents Are Engaged in Unclean Occupation provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A scholarship of ₹1850/- per annum

A scholarship of ₹1850/- per annum.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Residence-cum-nativity Certificate from the competent authority

Residence-cum-nativity Certificate from the competent authority.

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A recently taken passport-size photograph

A recently taken passport-size photograph.

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card.

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Bank account passbook

Bank account passbook.

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Certificate of Unclean Occupation that the parent/s obtained…

Certificate of Unclean Occupation that the parent/s obtained from their employer.

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The student's educational certificate/s

The student's educational certificate/s. Where no Aadhaar Card is available, the applicant must furnish the Aadhaar Enrolment ID together with ANY ONE of these documents -

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A Bank or Post Office Passbook carrying a…

A Bank or Post Office Passbook carrying a photo.

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Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card

Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.

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Valid Passport

Valid Passport.

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Family Ration Card

Family Ration Card.

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Voter Identity Card

Voter Identity Card.

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MGNREGA Card

MGNREGA Card.

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Kisan Photo Passbook

Kisan Photo Passbook.

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A driving license issued under the Motor Vehicles…

A driving license issued under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) by the Licensing Authority.

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A photo identity certificate of the person, issued…

A photo identity certificate of the person, issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on official letterhead.

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Any additional document that the Department may specify

Any additional document that the Department may specify.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to the Students Whose Parents Are Engaged in Unclean Occupation through the offline application process outlined below.

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Visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar…

Visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department during working hours and collect a printed application form in the prescribed format from the staff assigned to hand out and accept applications.

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Enter information in all mandatory fields of the…

Enter information in all mandatory fields of the form, attach a passport-sized photograph (with signature across it if asked), and add copies of all required documents (self-attested if asked).

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Lodge the completed, signed form along with the…

Lodge the completed, signed form along with the documents with the concerned authority.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority that accepted the application, making sure it shows vital details including the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References