Sarkari Yojana
Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired
About Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired
The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, set up the “Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired” to help children with visual and hearing impairments get an education and build self-confidence.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Children must have completed 5 years of age
Children must have completed 5 years of age.
The child has to be visually impaired and…
The child has to be visually impaired and hearing impaired.
Benefits Provided
Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Admitted children get boarding and lodging at no…
Admitted children get boarding and lodging at no cost.
Academic education is provided free on campus, together…
Academic education is provided free on campus, together with vocal/instrumental music training from specially appointed teachers.
Every school inmate receives two sets of uniform…
Every school inmate receives two sets of uniform free each year.
Textbooks, notebooks and other study materials are handed…
Textbooks, notebooks and other study materials are handed out free.
Daily living necessities are supplied free of cost
Daily living necessities are supplied free of cost.
Visually impaired children receive Brailee books free
Visually impaired children receive Brailee books free.
An annual tour is organised free for every…
An annual tour is organised free for every admitted child.
Hearing aids are given free
Hearing aids are given free.
Boys and girls are housed in separate accommodation…
Boys and girls are housed in separate accommodation at these schools.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar identity card
Aadhaar identity card.
Voter identity card
Voter identity card.
A proof of address
A proof of address.
The family Ration Card
The family Ration Card.
A proof of age
A proof of age.
A Disability/Medical Certificate
A Disability/Medical Certificate.
The Transfer Certificate
The Transfer Certificate.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, visit an Office/ Sub-Office of…
During office hours, visit an Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare and ask the staff designated to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.
Fill all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph…
Fill all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required) and attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Hand in the completed and signed form with…
Hand in the completed and signed form with the documents to the 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 receiving authority for a receipt or…
Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgement and make sure it records 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.