Sarkari Yojana

Incentive For Eye Donors

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry pays ₹ 10,000/- to the close relatives of an eye donor to honour the donation and encourage eye donation, provided they have lived in the Union Territory for 5 years and apply within 90 days of transplantation.

About Incentive For Eye Donors

The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry started the “Incentive For Eye Donors” scheme to spread public awareness about donating eyes and to reward eye donors. The close relatives of an eye donor receive ₹ 10,000/- per beneficiary. Claims must be made within 90 days of the transplantation.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Incentive For Eye Donors, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must have been a Native/Resident of…

The applicant must have been a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for no less than 5 years.

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Applicants must be at least 18 years old

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

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Only a close relative of the eye donor…

Only a close relative of the eye donor can claim the incentive.

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The claim must be filed within 90 days…

The claim must be filed within 90 days of the transplantation.

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

Benefits Provided

Incentive For Eye Donors provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Near relatives of the eye donor are paid ₹ 10,000/- per beneficiary. NOTE: If payment is delayed, get in touch with these authorities:

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Puducherry

Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.

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Karaikal

Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.

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Mahe/Yanam

Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

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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The Aadhaar Card

The Aadhaar Card.

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The Ration Card

The Ration Card.

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Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate from the competent authority

Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate from the competent authority.

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A recent photo of passport size

A recent photo of passport size.

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The bank passbook

The bank passbook.

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Eye donation certificate

Eye donation certificate.

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Certificate of death

Certificate of death. If there is no Aadhaar Card, the applicant has to submit the Aadhaar Enrolment ID plus ANY ONE of the documents listed here -

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A bank or post office passbook bearing a…

A bank or post office passbook bearing a photo.

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The PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card

The PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card.

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Passport

Passport.

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A ration card

A ration card.

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Voter identity card

Voter identity card.

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MGNREGA job card

MGNREGA job card.

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Kisan passbook with photo

Kisan passbook with photo.

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A driving licence issued by the Licensing Authority…

A driving licence issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).

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Identity certificate with the person's photo, issued on…

Identity certificate with the person's photo, issued on official letterhead by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar.

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Any further document the Department specifies

Any further document the Department specifies.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Incentive For Eye Donors through the offline application process outlined below.

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

Visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare during office hours and request a printed copy of the prescribed application form from the staff who issue and collect applications. OR Print the prescribed format of the application form yourself.

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Fill in every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized…

Fill in every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if needed), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if needed).

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Deliver the completed, signed form with the documents…

Deliver the completed, 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).

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Get an acknowledgement or receipt from the receiving…

Get an acknowledgement or receipt from the receiving authority showing the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Incentive For Eye Donors through the online application process outlined below.

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Go to the e-District Portal of the Government…

Go to the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry through its Official Website.

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Click "Login" at the upper right of the…

Click "Login" at the upper right of the home page, then pick "Register a New Membership" on the login screen.

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On the Registration Page, provide all mandatory entries

On the Registration Page, provide all mandatory entries: Username, Password, Confirm Password, and Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration, enter the Captcha Code and click "Signup".

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Head again to the Official Website of the…

Head again to the Official Website of the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal.

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Click "Login" at the upper right, type in…

Click "Login" at the upper right, type in your Username, Password and the Captcha Code, then click "Sign In".

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You will see a Department-wise list of Government…

You will see a Department-wise list of Government of Puducherry schemes.

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Click the scheme you are applying for to…

Click the scheme you are applying for to reach its online form.

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Enter details in all mandatory fields (marked by…

Enter details in all mandatory fields (marked by a red asterisk) and upload every mandatory document (self-attested if needed).

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Check the declaration box reading "I hereby declare…

Check the declaration box reading "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge", submit the form, and keep the application number for tracking your application; it will also arrive on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID. Track Your Application here Access the User Manual for Online Application here

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