Sarkari Yojana
Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons
About Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons
Differently abled individuals in Puducherry receive a fixed Transport Allowance of ₹ 300/- each month under the “Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons”, a scheme started by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must have been a Native/Resident of the…
Applicants must have been a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for no less than 5 years.
An orthopaedic disability of 40% or above is…
An orthopaedic disability of 40% or above is required.
Yearly income must be within ₹ 75,000/-
Yearly income must be within ₹ 75,000/-.
Anyone already getting financial help for conveyance from…
Anyone already getting financial help for conveyance from the department or elsewhere is ineligible.
Applicants must be aged 5 years and above
Applicants must be aged 5 years and above.
The applicant must not hold a formal education…
The applicant must not hold a formal education qualification.
Any free bus pass held must be handed…
Any free bus pass held must be handed back to the Directorate of Social Welfare.
Benefits Provided
Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A Transport Allowance of ₹ 300/- is paid…
A Transport Allowance of ₹ 300/- is paid each month via Anganwadi Centres.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The Aadhaar Card
The Aadhaar Card.
A Residence-cum-nativity Certificate from the Competent Authority
A Residence-cum-nativity Certificate from the Competent Authority.
A passport-size photograph taken recently
A passport-size photograph taken recently.
The bank passbook
The bank passbook.
A Disability Certificate / Medical Certificate
A Disability Certificate / Medical Certificate.
A Community Certificate
A Community Certificate.
The Financial Assistance ID Card of Deceased
The Financial Assistance ID Card of Deceased.
The Electoral Voter Identity Card
The Electoral Voter Identity Card.
A signed declaration
A signed declaration.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons through the offline application process outlined below.
Within office hours, go to an Office/ Sub-Office…
Within office hours, go to an Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare and ask the staff responsible for issuing and collecting forms for a printed application in the prescribed format. OR Print the application form from the prescribed format available online.
Fill all the mandatory fields, stick a passport-sized…
Fill all the mandatory fields, stick a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Give the completed and signed form and documents…
Give the completed and signed form and documents to the authority for your area, 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).
Request an acknowledgement or receipt from that authority,…
Request an acknowledgement or receipt from that authority, and check it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons through the online application process outlined below.
Go online to the e-District Portal of the…
Go online to the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry via the Official Website.
On the home page, the "Login" link sits…
On the home page, the "Login" link sits at the top right; click it, and on the login screen click "Register a New Membership".
Enter the Registration Page's compulsory fields
Enter the Registration Page's compulsory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, and Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Accept the declaration, enter the Captcha Code and click "Signup".
Go online again to the e-District Portal's Official…
Go online again to the e-District Portal's Official Website.
Click "Login" at the top right of the…
Click "Login" at the top right of the home page, supply your Username, Password and Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
You will then see Government of Puducherry schemes…
You will then see Government of Puducherry schemes listed Department-wise.
Click the scheme you want to apply for…
Click the scheme you want to apply for to load its online application form.
Fill every mandatory field (marked with a red…
Fill every mandatory field (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Tick the declaration "I hereby declare that the…
Tick the declaration "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge" and submit. Note the application number for tracking your application; it will also reach your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID. Track Your Application here Access the User Manual for Online Application here
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.