Free Distribution of Rice to Differently Abled Persons

15 Kg of rice per month or equivalent Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

• 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 ₹75,000/- 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.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office 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

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry. Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership". Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup". Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry. Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In". Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise. Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form. Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required). Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID. Track Your Application here *** Access the User Manual for Online Application* here

1. Aadhaar Card.
2. Ration Card.
3. Birth Certificate.
4. Disability Certificate.
5. Income Certificate.
6. Community Certificate.
7. Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
8. Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
9. Bank Passbook.

In the absence of an Aadhaar Card; the applicant is required to provide his/her Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with ANY ONE of the following documents -

1. Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo.

2. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.

3. Passport.

4. Ration Card.

5. Voter Identity Card.

6. MGNREGA Card.

7. Kisan Photo Passbook.

8. Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).

9. Certificate of identity having a photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letterhead.

10. Any other document as specified by the Department.

The scheme “Free Distribution of Rice to Differently Abled Persons” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to distribute free rice or equivalent Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the differently abled persons. The beneficiaries are paid 15 Kgs of rice per month or equivalent DBT. The selection is periodical and depends on the availability of funds.