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State Award for the Welfare of the Handicapped

“State Award for the Welfare of the Handicapped” was launched by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry. The individuals and institutions are conferred awards on 3rd December every year to encourage them to become economically productive to serve the cause of the Persons with Disability.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Outstanding Differently Abled Government / Private Employee: ₹ 10,000/-. | - Outstanding Differently Abled Self-employed Persons: ₹ 10,000/-. | - Individual Serving for the Cause of the Differently Abled: ₹ 15,000/-. | - Institutions Serving the Cause of the Differently Abled: ₹ 25,000/- (Subject to Financial Selection by the State-level Committee). | - Government Employer: Citation With Shield. | - Private Employer: Citation With Shield. | The awards are conferred on 3rd December every year (International Day for Differently Abled).

Who can apply

The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.; The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the reward for individuals serving the cause of differently-abled persons?

Individuals serving the cause receive [?]15,000 under this scheme.

What are the benefits for outstanding differently-abled government or private employees?

Outstanding differently-abled government/private employees receive [?]10,000 as recognition under this scheme.

Is there an age restriction for applicants under this scheme?

No , there are no age restriction for applicants in this scheme.

Can an individual serve the cause of the differently-abled in any capacity to qualify for the award?

Yes, individuals contributing to the cause in any capacity can qualify for the [?]15,000 award.

Who administers the "State Award for the Welfare of the Handicapped" scheme?

The scheme is administered by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry.

What does the award for government employers include?

Government employers receive a citation accompanied by a shield as part of the recognition.

Why was the 3rd of December chosen for the award ceremony?

The awards are conferred on 3rd December to align with the International Day for Differently Abled.

Is financial selection involved for institutions receiving awards?

Yes, institutions are subject to financial selection by the State-level Committee to receive the [?]25,000 award.

What is the required disability percentage for applicants?

Applicants must have a disability of 40% or above to be eligible for the "State Award for the Welfare of the Handicapped" scheme.

What is the specific date for the award ceremony?

The awards are presented on 3rd December every year.

What is the eligibility criterion regarding residence for applicants?

Applicants must be a native/resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years to qualify for the scheme.

What recognition do private employers receive under this scheme?

Private employers are recognized with a citation accompanied by a shield.