Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees
“Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees” by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry was introduced to provide financial assistance to differently abled individuals undergoing technical or professional training. The objective is to enable them to successfully complete their training.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide financial assistance to differently abled individuals undergoing technical or professional training. The objective is to enable them to successfully complete their training, empowering them to earn a livelihood and contribute as valuable members of society.
Benefits
A monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should have undertaken a full-time vocational training course in any recognized vocational training centre, workshop, ITI, or any other institution sanctioned by the Central/State Government, local body, or voluntary organization.
The applicant’s age should be 5 years and above.
The applicant should be differently abled.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the
Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given 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).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
A monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given 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).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees |
| Short Title | GSDAT |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |