Supply of Sarees and Dhoties to Differently Abled Persons

Supply of Sarees and Dhoties to Differently Abled Persons is a social welfare scheme by the Government of Puducherry that provides free sarees and dhoties, or an equal Direct Benefit Transfer, to citizens with disabilities who already receive monthly financial support. The benefit is given during festivals like Diwali, Pongal and other local regional festivals so that eligible people can take part in the celebrations with dignity.

This scheme is run by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. It is meant for differently abled persons who are already covered under the monthly financial assistance programmes of the department. The clothing is supplied in kind, or the equal amount is paid directly into the bank account of the eligible person through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Supply of Sarees and Dhoties to Differently Abled Persons - Introduction

Supply of Sarees and Dhoties to Differently Abled Persons supports the beneficiaries of the monthly financial assistance schemes of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Puducherry. Under this scheme, the department provides free clothing or an equal Direct Benefit Transfer during the main local festivals of the region. By reducing the money burden of buying clothes, the scheme helps eligible people join the Diwali and Pongal celebrations without worry.

The scheme is open throughout the year, and applications are accepted offline at the offices of the Department of Social Welfare. There is no online application portal for this scheme, and the entire process is completely free for all citizens.

Key Information

Benefits

Under this scheme, eligible people receive free dhoties and sarees, or an equal amount through Direct Benefit Transfer. The benefit is disbursed during significant local regional festivals such as Diwali and Pongal. This helps differently abled persons who are already getting monthly financial support to celebrate the festivals with dignity and joy.

Eligibility

To get the benefit of this scheme, the applicant should meet all the conditions given below:

• The applicant should be a native or a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
• The annual household income of the applicant should not exceed rupees 75,000.
• The applicant should hold a disability certificate showing a disability of 40% or above.
• The applicant should be 18 years of age or older.
• The applicant should be registered at the local anganwadi centre.
• The applicant should currently receive monthly financial assistance from the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry.

Application Process

Offline Application Process

The application for this scheme is done only through the offline process. There is no online registration option. The steps to apply are given below.

STEP 1 - Visit the Office or Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare during working hours and ask the staff for the official application form. The staff who are specially appointed to issue and collect the filled forms will give the prescribed format.

STEP 2 - Fill in all the mandatory details in the form carefully. Paste a recent passport-sized photograph and attach self-attested copies of all the required documents.

STEP 3 - Submit the filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below. If you live in Puducherry, submit it to the Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. Residents of Karaikal should submit it to the Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department Sub-Office. Those in Mahe or Yanam should contact the Welfare Officer of the Social Welfare Department Sub-Office.

STEP 4 - Collect a signed acknowledgement receipt from the authority after submission. Make sure the receipt carries the date and time of submission and a unique identification number, if applicable.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready before you apply for the scheme:

• Aadhaar Card.
• Ration Card.
• Valid Residence or Nativity Certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Recent passport-sized photograph.
• Bank passbook.
• Financial Assistance ID card.
• Disability certificate.

If you do not have an Aadhaar Card, you can provide your Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with any one of these documents: a photo-bearing bank or post office passbook, PAN card, Passport, Voter ID, MGNREGA card, Kisan photo passbook, a valid driving license, or a photo-identity certificate signed by a Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar.

References

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FAQ's

Which festivals are supported by this scheme?

You will receive the benefit during Diwali, Pongal, or other local regional festivals as identified by the department.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

You must be a current recipient of monthly financial assistance from the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, and meet the residency, income and disability conditions.

Is there an age limit for applicants?

Yes, you should be 18 years of age or older to qualify.

What is the maximum income eligibility?

Your annual household income must be rupees 75,000 or less.

Is the application process online or offline?

The application process is completely offline. You have to visit the Office or Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare to get and submit the form.

Does this application require any fee?

No, the application process is completely free for all citizens.