Sarkari Yojana
Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination
About Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination
Launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, the “Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination” scheme rewards meritorious differently-abled (visually challenged) students attending government and private schools in Puducherry who achieve first, second and third rank on total marks in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination, 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 no less than 5 years.
The applicant's disability must be 100% and above
The applicant's disability must be 100% and above.
The applicant must have studied in the Tamil…
The applicant must have studied in the Tamil or English Medium.
The applicant must have cleared the relevant SSLC…
The applicant must have cleared the relevant SSLC & HSC Examination.
Benefits Provided
Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
First, second and third rank holders receive cash…
First, second and third rank holders receive cash awards of ₹20,000/-, ₹15,000/- and ₹10,000/- respectively.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The student's Aadhaar Card
The student's Aadhaar Card.
A residence-cum-nativity certificate from the competent authority
A residence-cum-nativity certificate from the competent authority.
A recent photo of passport size
A recent photo of passport size.
The bank passbook
The bank passbook.
Proof of address
Proof of address.
Proof of age
Proof of age.
The family Ration Card
The family Ration Card.
A certificate of disability
A certificate of disability.
A study certificate from the school
A study certificate from the school.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination 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 ask the staff designated to issue and accept applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.
Complete all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph…
Complete all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across it if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents, self-attesting them if needed.
Hand the completed and signed form and documents…
Hand the completed and signed form and documents to the relevant 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).
Ask the authority that received the application for…
Ask the authority that received the application for a receipt or acknowledgement, and check it shows key details such as 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.