Sarkari Yojana
Home for Visually Challenged Person
About Home for Visually Challenged Person
The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, launched the “Home for Visually challenged Person” to look after visually impaired men who have no care or protection in society and go without basics such as food, shelter and clothing.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Home for Visually Challenged Person, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Persons who are totally without sight qualify
Persons who are totally without sight qualify.
So do those whose visual acuity in the…
So do those whose visual acuity in the better eye, with corrective lenses, is no more than 6/60 or 20/200.
So do those whose field of vision is…
So do those whose field of vision is limited to an angle of 20 degree.
The person must be older than 20 years
The person must be older than 20 years.
Benefits Provided
Home for Visually Challenged Person provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Food and shelter at no cost
Food and shelter at no cost.
Daily living needs supplied free
Daily living needs supplied free.
Pocket money of ₹ 5/-
Pocket money of ₹ 5/-.
Vocational training in crafts such as Korai &…
Vocational training in crafts such as Korai & Coir Mat Weaving, based on each person's interest.
₹ 20 /- paid as labour charges for…
₹ 20 /- paid as labour charges for each Mat.
Recreation including TV, radio and musical instruments, plus…
Recreation including TV, radio and musical instruments, plus local outings to places of interest and temples.
A yearly tour to places of interest
A yearly tour to places of interest. NOTE: For delays in receiving benefits, approach: Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal. Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card copy
Aadhaar Card copy.
Voter identity card
Voter identity card.
Residential address proof
Residential address proof.
Ration Card of the household
Ration Card of the household.
Proof of date of birth or age
Proof of date of birth or age.
Disability Certificate showing visual impairment
Disability Certificate showing visual impairment.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Home for Visually Challenged Person through the offline application process outlined below.
Visit the Department of Social Welfare's Office/ Sub-Office…
Visit the Department of Social Welfare's Office/ Sub-Office in office hours and collect a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the staff member responsible for issuing and accepting applications.
Fill in all mandatory fields, affix a passport-size…
Fill in all mandatory fields, affix a passport-size photo (signing across it where required) and enclose copies of the necessary documents, self-attesting them if required.
Lodge the completed, signed form with its documents…
Lodge the completed, signed form with its documents with the appropriate authority -
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 that authority for an acknowledgement or receipt…
Ask that authority for an acknowledgement or receipt carrying the submission date and time and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.