Sarkari Yojana

Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Department of Social Welfare pays differently abled persons in full-time vocational training a stipend of ₹1,000/- a month. It helps them complete their course and become self-supporting.

About Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees

Differently abled people pursuing technical or professional training in Puducherry receive financial help under the “Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees”, introduced by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The aim is to help them finish their training so they can earn a living and take their place as valued members of society.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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A full-time vocational training course must have been…

A full-time vocational training course must have been taken up at a recognized vocational training centre, workshop, ITI, or other institution approved by the Central/State Government, a local body, or a voluntary organization.

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Applicants must be aged 5 years and above

Applicants must be aged 5 years and above.

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Only differently abled persons qualify

Only differently abled persons qualify.

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

Benefits Provided

Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Trainees are paid a stipend of ₹1,000/- each…

Trainees are paid a stipend of ₹1,000/- each month.

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 from a medical authority

A certificate from a medical authority.

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A photograph of the applicant

A photograph of the applicant.

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The applicant's Aadhaar Card

The applicant's Aadhaar Card.

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The Financial Assistance ID Card

The Financial Assistance ID Card.

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The trainee's attendance record together with the course…

The trainee's attendance record together with the course completion certificate.

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 Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees through the offline application process outlined below.

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Visit an Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of…

Visit an Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare during office hours and ask the staff in charge of issuing and collecting applications for a hard copy of the form in the prescribed format.

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Fill in the form's mandatory fields, fix a…

Fill in the form's mandatory fields, fix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the required documents (self-attest, if required).

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Submit the completed and signed form along with…

Submit the completed and signed form along with the documents to the relevant authority 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).

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Get a receipt or acknowledgement from the receiving…

Get a receipt or acknowledgement from the receiving authority and check that it contains the date and time of submission as well as 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