Aravanaippu Illam
Aravanaippu Illam (अरावणैप्पु इल्लम) Scheme Overview
The Aravanaippu Illam scheme is an initiative by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, aimed at providing essential care and support to individuals lacking basic necessities and proper attention in society. This scheme is designed to ensure that these individuals are maintained in a secure and nurturing environment.
Key Features of the Aravanaippu Illam Scheme
The primary goal of the Aravanaippu Illam scheme is to uplift those who are vulnerable and ensure they have access to fundamental needs. The scheme offers a range of benefits to facilitate a better quality of life for its beneficiaries.
Benefits Offered
- Free Shelter and Food: Provision of safe housing and meals.
- Clothing: Supply of four sets of dresses along with other daily necessities.
- Medical Services: Free medical treatment at nearby Primary Health Centres (PHC).
- Skills Training: Training in Korai and coir mat weaving.
- Income for Work: Labour charges of ₹20 for each mat woven as part of the training.
- Pocket Money: Daily pocket allowance of ₹5 for personal expenses.
- Recreation: Access to entertainment facilities like radio, television, and a library, along with local excursions to significant sites and temples.
- Annual Tours: Organised trips to places of interest.
- Annual Day Celebrations: A yearly event to showcase talents and distribute prizes.
Contact Information for Benefit Disbursal Issues
In the event of any delays regarding the disbursal of benefits, individuals can contact the following authorities:
- Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.
- Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
- Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Aravanaippu Illam scheme, the applicants must meet the following requirements:
- The applicant must lack basic needs and proper care in society.
- Applicants should be at least 20 years old.
- Applicants should not be suffering from any communicable diseases.
How to Apply for the Scheme
The application process for the Aravanaippu Illam scheme is conducted offline. Interested individuals can follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the Office: During office hours, go to the Office or Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare and request the prescribed application form from the designated staff.
- Complete the Application Form: Fill in all required fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed if necessary), and include copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if needed).
- Submit the Application: Deliver the completed and signed application form along with all documents to the appropriate authority:
- 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 (in charge), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
- Request Acknowledgment: After submission, ask for a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority, ensuring it includes the submission date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.
Official Source
For further details, visit the official website: myScheme.gov.in.
Benefits
Free Shelter and Food.
Free Supply of 4 Sets of Dresses and Other Daily Living Needs.
Free Medical Treatment (Referred to Nearby PHC).
Training in Korai & Coir Mat Weaving.
Labour Charges of ₹ 20/- Per Mat for the Work of Mat Weaving as and When Carried Out.
₹ 5/- Per Day as Daily Pocket Money.
Recreation Like Radio, TV, Library, Besides Local Trips to Places of Interest and Temples.
Annual Tour to Places of Interest.
Annual Day, Conducted Every Year in Order to Exhibit Their Talents and for Prize Distribution.
NOTE: Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Application Process
Apply 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 (ic), 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
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Aravanaippu Illam |
| Short Title | AILLAM |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Urban |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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