Supply of Invalid Carriages (Motorized Tri-cycles) to the Persons With Disabilities

Supply of Invalid Carriages (Motorized Tri-cycles) for Persons with Disabilities

The Government of Puducherry’s Department of Social Welfare has launched the “Supply of Invalid Carriages (Motorized Tri-cycles) to Persons With Disabilities” scheme. This initiative aims to provide motorized tricycles at no cost to individuals with disabilities who are either engaged in productive employment or pursuing educational opportunities.

Overview of the Scheme

This scheme, titled “Supply of Invalid Carriages (Motorized Tri-cycles) to Persons With Disabilities,” is specifically designed to offer motorized tricycles free of charge to differently-abled individuals residing in Puducherry. The primary goal is to enhance mobility for those who are either working or seeking higher, professional, or technical education.

Key Benefits

• Provision of motorized tricycles at no cost to eligible individuals with disabilities.
• Facilitation of mobility for better access to education and employment opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for a minimum of five years.
• The applicant’s annual income should not surpass ₹75,000.
• A locomotor disability affecting the lower limbs must be certified at a minimum of 65%.
• The applicant must obtain certification from a medical authority confirming their fitness to operate the motorized tricycle.
• Applicants should not receive transport allowances from any department or source.
• The applicant must be engaged in gainful employment or be pursuing higher education.

Application Process

Offline Application Procedure

1. The interested applicant should visit the Office or Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare during office hours and request a hard copy of the application form from the designated staff.
2. Alternatively, applicants may download and print the prescribed application form.
3. Complete all mandatory fields in the application form, affix a passport-sized photograph (sign across if needed), and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested if necessary).
4. Submit the filled application form along with the attached documents to the relevant 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).
5. Request a receipt or acknowledgment upon submission. Ensure that the receipt includes essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Online Application Procedure

1. Access the official website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
2. Click on “Login” located at the top right corner of the home page. Choose “Register a New Membership.”
3. On the registration page, fill in all required fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, and Personal Details (Full Name, Email Address, Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration and complete the Captcha code. Click “Signup.”
4. Return to the e-District Portal’s official website and log in with your new credentials.
5. Once logged in, a list of government schemes will appear. Select the relevant scheme to proceed to the online application form.
6. Fill out all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk and upload necessary documents (self-attested where applicable).
7. Check the declaration indicating that the provided details are accurate, then submit the application. Make a note of the application number for tracking purposes. This number will also be sent to your registered mobile number and email address.

Tracking Your Application

Applicants can track their application status through the designated tracking portal.

Official Source

For more information, visit myScheme.gov.in.