Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons

About This Scheme

The scheme “Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, a fixed sum ₹ 300/- per month shall be paid as Transport Allowance to the differently abled individuals.

Eligibility

- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years. - The applicant should have orthopaedic disability of 40% or above. - The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-. - The applicant should not be in receipt of any other financial assistance for conveyance purpose from the department or any other source. - The age of the applicant should be 5 years and above. - The applicant should not have a formal education qualification. - If the applicant possess a free bus pass, then the same should be surrendered to the Directorate of Social Welfare.

Benefits

₹ 300/- per month shall be paid through Anganwadi Centres as Transport Allowance.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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