“Supply of Radio to the Blind Persons" was launched by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry. In this scheme, a radio is provided to the blind person for recreation. The a...
A radio is provided to the blind person for recreation.
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 be blind.
The applicant should have disability of 40% or above.
The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-.
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.
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 Supply of Radio to the Blind 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 be blind.
- The applicant should have disability of 40% or above.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-.
What are the benefits of Supply of Radio to the Blind Persons?
A radio is provided to the blind person for recreation.
How to apply online for Supply of Radio to the Blind 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...