Free Distribution of Rice to Differently Abled Persons
The scheme “Free Distribution of Rice to Differently Abled Persons” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to distribute 15 Kg of rice per mon...
15 Kg of rice per month or equivalent Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
The applicant should have an annual income not exceeding â‚ą75,000/- per annum.
The disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
The applicant should be a beneficiary under the "Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person" scheme.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** 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.
**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).
**Online**
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Free Distribution of Rice to 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 applicant should have an annual income not exceeding â‚ą75,000/- per annum.
- The disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
- The applicant should be a beneficiary under th...
What are the benefits of Free Distribution of Rice to Differently Abled Persons?
15 Kg of rice per month or equivalent Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
How to apply online for Free Distribution of Rice to Differently Abled Persons?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** 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 f...