The scheme “Supply of Sarees and Dhoties to Differently Abled Persons” is launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, free dhothies and sarees or equivalent Direct Benefit Transfer are provided to the differently abled persons who are benefited under the monthly financial assistance schemes in lieu of Diwali / Pongal / local regional festivals.

Benefits

• Free Dhothies and Sarees or Equivalent Direct Benefit Transfer during Diwali / Pongal / local regional festivals.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
• The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 75,000/- per annum.
• The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
• The applicant should be 18 years or above in age.
• The applicant should have registered their name in the local anganwadi centre.
• The applicant should be a recipient of Financial Assistance from the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Visit the Department of Social Welfare and request the application form.
• Step 2: Fill in all fields and attach mandatory self-attested documents.
• Step 3: Submit to the Deputy Director (Puducherry), Assistant Director (Karaikal), or Welfare Officer (Mahe/Yanam).
• Step 4: Request an acknowledgment receipt.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card.
• Ration Card.
• Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate.
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
• Bank Passbook.
• Financial Assistance ID Card.
• Disability Certificate.

In the absence of an Aadhaar Card, provide Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with another valid identity document such as Voter ID, Ration Card, PAN Card, or MGNREGA Card.