Sarkari Yojana

Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu supplies free notebooks worth ₹50 to ₹600 per child per year to children of poor widows, including those in government children's homes and service homes, where family income is up to ₹24,000.

About Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows

Tamil Nadu’s Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department started the “Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows” scheme to give notebooks to the children of poor widows who are studying up to the higher secondary level. Children living in government children’s homes and service homes are also covered under the extended scheme.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be children of poor widows

Applicants must be children of poor widows.

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Applicants must be students

Applicants must be students.

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Applicants must be enrolled in higher secondary

Applicants must be enrolled in higher secondary.

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Yearly family income must be no more than…

Yearly family income must be no more than ₹24,000/- per annum.

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

Benefits Provided

Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Notebooks are given free, at the following values:

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Standards 1st to 2nd – notebooks worth ₹50/-…

Standards 1st to 2nd – notebooks worth ₹50/- for each child per annum.

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Standards 3rd to 5th - notebooks worth ₹125/-…

Standards 3rd to 5th - notebooks worth ₹125/- for each child per annum.

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Standards 6th to 8th - notebooks worth 175/-…

Standards 6th to 8th - notebooks worth 175/- for each child per annum.

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Standards 9th to 10th - notebooks worth ₹300/-…

Standards 9th to 10th - notebooks worth ₹300/- for each child per annum.

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Standards 11th to 12th - notebooks worth ₹600/-…

Standards 11th to 12th - notebooks worth ₹600/- for each child 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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A certificate confirming widowhood

A certificate confirming widowhood.

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The relevant certificate from the Government Children's Home…

The relevant certificate from the Government Children's Home / Service Home.

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A recommendation letter from the school headmaster/headmistress stating…

A recommendation letter from the school headmaster/headmistress stating the class of study.

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Other documents, if asked for

Other documents, if asked for.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, approach the District Social Welfare…

During office hours, approach the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) and ask the staff responsible for issuing and receiving applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete every compulsory field and attach copies of…

Complete every compulsory field and attach copies of the necessary documents, self-attested where needed.

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Hand in the signed, completed form and documents…

Hand in the signed, completed form and documents to the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women)

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Ask the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural…

Ask the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) who received the form for an acknowledgment or receipt, and make sure it mentions the submission date and time and a unique reference number, if any.

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