“Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry to allow the PwDs to see the places of cultural and historic importanc...
**NOTE:** Drugs and alcoholic items are prohibited.
Eligibility (who can apply)
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 â‚ą 75,000/-.
The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
The applicant should not have performed the tour for the past ten years.
The applicant should not be affected by any contagious diseases.
The applicants may apply to this scheme only after the issue of notification in the local newspapers.
The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 50 years.
The applicant should not be a Government Servant.
The parents of the applicant should not be a Government servant.
The applicant should have registered his/her name in the Anganwadi Centre.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** After the issue of notification regarding the scheme in the local newspapers, the interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [Office/ Sub-Office](https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/sub--office-social-welfare-department) 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.
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
**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 (i\c), 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons / what is the 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 â‚ą 75,000/-.
- The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
- The applicant should not have performed the tour for the pas...
What are the benefits of Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons?
- One free tour to various places every year.
**NOTE:** Drugs and alcoholic items are prohibited.
How to apply online for Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** After the issue of notification regarding the scheme in the local newspapers, the interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [Office/ Sub-Office](https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/sub--office-social-welfare-department) of the Department of Social Welfare...