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Deepawali Cash Gift Scheme (PULWS)

The Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society extends ₹500/- to the Unorganised Workers as a Cash Gift during the festival of Diwali. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the worker. The applications are accepted offline.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial Assistance of ₹500/- as a Cash Gift during the festival of Diwali. | - The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a citizen of India.; The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.; The applicant should be an Unorganized Worker: Taxi and Auto Drivers, Workers Employed in Shops & Catering Establishments, Carpenters, Nathaswara Vidwans, Hair Dressers, Tailors, Cycle Rickshaw Drivers, Cobblers, Washermans, Goldsmith, Blacksmith, Brass Vessel Makers, Sculptors, Loading and Unloading Workers, Tree Climbers, Pottery Workers, Coir Workers, Toddy Neera Tappers, Bullock Cart Drivers, Thatchers, Cooks, Hawkers, News Paper Vendors, Workers Engaged in Bricks and Tiles Manufacturing, One Hundred, Workers Engaged in Distribution of Liquid Petroleum Gas Cylinder, Domestic Workers, Light Music Instrument Players, Automobile Workshop Workers.; The applicant should be enrolled with the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society.; The applicant should be between 18 to 59 years of age.The applicant should be taking an Annual Subscription of ₹100/- every year.; The applicant should be paying a Registration Fee of ₹25/-.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Which entity of the Labour Department of Pudcherry administers this scheme?

The scheme is administered by the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society under the Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry.

What is the mode of payment for the benefit under the scheme?

The benefit is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Are applications for this scheme accepted online or offline?

Applications for this scheme are accepted offline. Interested applicants need to visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society to obtain the application form.

What is the common eligibility criteria to apply for the welfare schemes of the "Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society"?

To be eligible, the applicant should be an Indian citizen, a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry, an unorganized worker in specified occupations, enrolled with the Welfare Society, aged between 18 to 59 years, and meeting the annual subscription and registration fee requirements.

What occupations are considered as "Unorganized Workers" under the scheme?

Occupations such as taxi and auto drivers, workers employed in shops and catering establishments, carpenters, hairdressers, cobblers, and various others are considered as unorganized workers eligible for the scheme.

How much is the Annual Subscription? Who is required to pay it?

The worker needs to pay an annual subscription of [?]100 every year.

Where can an interested applicant obtain the application form for the scheme?

The applicant should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, to obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost.

Where can an interested applicant obtain the application form for the scheme?

The applicant should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, to obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost.

Is self-attestation required for attaching documents with the application?

Yes, applicants need to self-attest the copies of mandatory documents while submitting the application.

How can an applicant request a receipt or acknowledgement for the submitted application?

The applicant should request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. The receipt should contain essential details such as the date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.

Are there any specific locations where the application forms are available, or is it only at the main office?

The application forms can be obtained from the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, where the concerned authority is exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

What steps should an interested construction worker follow to apply for the scheme?

Interested construction workers should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, obtain the application form, fill in mandatory fields, attach required documents, and submit the completed form to the concerned authority.