Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination

Key facts

Benefit	₹20,000 for 1st rank, ₹15,000 for 2nd rank, ₹10,000 for 3rd rank
Who	Visually impaired students in Puducherry
How paid	Cash award
Implemented by	Department of Social Welfare, Puducherry
Official portal	https://socwelfare.py.gov.in
Application window	Apply after SSLC and HSC exam results.

Benefits

The scheme provides cash awards of ₹20,000 for the first rank, ₹15,000 for the second rank, and ₹10,000 for the third rank in the SSLC and HSC examinations.

Who can apply

For: student
Resident of Puducherry
poor household
disabled

Applicants must be visually impaired students residing in Puducherry for at least five years. They should have a disability percentage of 100% or more and must have studied in Tamil or English medium.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted offline to the relevant authorities in Puducherry.

Visit the Department of Social Welfare office to request the application form.
Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
Submit the filled application form to the appropriate authority based on your location.
Request a receipt or acknowledgment of your application submission.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhaar Card
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate
Recent Passport-size Photograph
Bank Passbook
Address Proof
Age Proof
Ration Card
Disability Certificate
Study Certificate

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Delay in benefit disbursal	Contact the Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Puducherry for assistance.
Application rejected	Ensure all mandatory documents are submitted and correctly filled in the application form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the medium of study required for eligibility?

Applicants must have studied in either Tamil or English medium.

What documents are required for application submission?

Mandatory documents include Aadhaar Card, Residence-cum-nativity Certificate, Passport-size Photograph, Bank Passbook, Address Proof, Age Proof, Ration Card, Disability Certificate, and Study Certificate.

Who should I contact in case of a delay in benefit disbursal?

Contact the Director of the Directorate of Social Welfare in Puducherry for any delays in receiving benefits.

What are the cash prizes awarded under this scheme?

The scheme awards ₹20,000 for the first rank, ₹15,000 for the second rank, and ₹10,000 for the third rank.

Where can I submit my application in Karaikal?

In Karaikal, applications should be submitted to the Collector.

Under what circumstances can the award be canceled?

The award may be canceled if it was sanctioned based on false information or mistaken grounds, with recovery of the prize amount.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.