The scheme “Aravanaippu Illam” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to take care of persons who are lacking basic needs & proper care in society, and to maintain them in a safe living condition.

Benefits

• Free Shelter and Food.
• Free Supply of 4 Sets of Dresses and Other Daily Living Needs.
• Free Medical Treatment.
• Training in Korai & Coir Mat Weaving.
• Labour Charges of ₹20/- Per Mat woven.
• ₹5/- Per Day as Daily Pocket Money.
• Recreation (Radio, TV, Library) and local trips.
• Annual Tour and Annual Day celebrations.

NOTE: Contact the Director (Puducherry), Collector (Karaikal), or Regional Administrator (Mahe/Yanam) in case of delay.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be lacking basic needs and proper care in society.
• The applicant should be 20 years or above in age.
• The applicant should not be suffering from communicable disease.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Request the application form from the Office/Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare.
• Step 2: Fill in all fields and attach required documents.
• Step 3: Submit to the Deputy Director (Puducherry), Assistant Director (Karaikal), or Welfare Officer (Mahe/Yanam).
• Step 4: Request a receipt.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card.
• Voter ID.
• Address Proof.
• Ration Card.
• Age Proof.