Sarkari Yojana

Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Scheduled Caste households in Puducherry that keep their homes clean can win the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award. Each selected beneficiary receives household articles worth ₹500/-.

About Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses

To encourage Scheduled Caste people to maintain clean and orderly homes, the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, started the “Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses”. Every beneficiary selected receives household articles worth ₹500/- as an incentive.

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants need to hold Indian citizenship

Applicants need to hold Indian citizenship.

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Belonging to the Union Territory of Pondicherry, by…

Belonging to the Union Territory of Pondicherry, by birth or by continuous residence of not less than 3 years, is required.

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The award is reserved for members of a…

The award is reserved for members of a Scheduled Caste.

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

Benefits Provided

Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Selected households are given household articles valued at…

Selected households are given household articles valued at ₹500/- as an incentive.

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 of residence-cum-nativity

A certificate of residence-cum-nativity.

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A copy of the Aadhaar Card

A copy of the Aadhaar Card.

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The bank passbook

The bank passbook.

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A certificate of caste

A certificate of caste.

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A passport-size photograph taken recently

A passport-size photograph taken recently.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office…

During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department and get a printed application form in the prescribed format from the staff tasked with handing out and receiving applications.

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Enter all the mandatory details, stick on a…

Enter all the mandatory details, stick on a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the needed documents (self-attest, if required).

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Hand the completed and signed form, along with…

Hand the completed and signed form, along with the documents, to the concerned authority.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from that authority,…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from that authority, confirming it states 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