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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Yatra Scheme to visit the places connected with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s life in India

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Yatra Scheme provides comprehensive financial assistance for individuals from the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in Puducherry to visit significant locations connected to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s life. The scheme organizes annual tours for about 50 participants to four memorial sites, covering all expenses including boarding, lodging, and meals, while ensuring that participants adhere to specific eligibility criteria and guidelines.

State Composite

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Travel & Tourism, Transport & Infrastructure

Sub-categories: Tourism in India, Roads and road transport, Aviation, Public transport and private vehicles

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Travel, Pilgrimage, Transport

Details

The scheme “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Yatra Scheme to visit the places connected with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s life in India” was launched by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes people for visiting historical places located in India connected with the life of Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar. The scheme provides comprehensive financial assistance, as the total amount of expenses are fully borne by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits

  • - Organizing a tour for a group of about 50 participants every year to four memorial places: Janam Bhoomi (Mhow, Madhya Pradesh), Deeksha Bhoomi (Nagpur, Maharashtra), Mahaparinivaran Bhoomi (Delhi), and Chaitya Bhoomi (Mumbai)
  • The total amount of expenses are fully borne by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department
  • The participants are entitled to free boarding and lodging, including all meals
  • No charges shall be levied from the participants in connection with the conduct of the tour
  • All expenses like entrance fee, admission fee, etc., could be borne by the Department. Conditions
  • The Department should not bear the personal expenses incurred by the participants
  • The participant must abide by the rules/instructions laid down during the tour
  • The participant must repay the expenses, with interest in case of any misrepresentation or suppression of facts furnished
  • The participant must be well aware that they shall be stepped down anywhere during the tour in case of any discrepancy
  • Organizing a tour for a group of about 50 participants every year to four memorial places: Janam Bhoomi (Mhow, Madhya Pradesh), Deeksha Bhoomi (Nagpur, Maharashtra), Mahaparinivaran Bhoomi (Delhi), and Chaitya Bhoomi (Mumbai).
  • The total amount of expenses are fully borne by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department.
  • The participants are entitled to free boarding and lodging, including all meals.
  • No charges shall be levied from the participants in connection with the conduct of the tour.
  • All expenses like entrance fee, admission fee, etc., could be borne by the Department.
Conditions
  • The Department should not bear the personal expenses incurred by the participants.
  • The participant must abide by the rules/instructions laid down during the tour.
  • The participant must repay the expenses, with interest in case of any misrepresentation or suppression of facts furnished.
  • The participant must be well aware that they shall be stepped down anywhere during the tour in case of any discrepancy.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe community recognized by the Union territory of Puducherry.
  • The applicant must belong to this Union Territory by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
  • The applicant must not be less than 18 years old on the date of application.
  • The applicant must not be more than 50 years old on the date of application.
  • The applicant must be free from any contagious/communicable diseases.
  • Only one person per family can participate in a year.
  • The applicant must not have previously participated in the tour programme in his/her lifetime.
  • The applicant must not be a person who is availing assistance under prolonged disease.
  • The total annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.
Priority
  • Applicants shall be selected by seniority in age on a first come first served basis.
  • The number of participants for each region shall be decided by the UT of Puducherry from time to time based on the ratio of the applications received: Puducherry - 32; Karaikal - 12; Yanam - 4; Mahe - 2 (If no application is received, may be considered for Puducherry region).

Application Process

Online

Step 1:**** Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the UT of Puducherry.
Step 2:**** At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 3:**** On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 4:**** Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the UT of Puducherry.
Step 5:**** At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 6:**** On the next screen, a list of schemes by the UT of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7:**** Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8:**** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.
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Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

If I am currently receiving financial support or assistance through a specialized scheme for managing a prolonged health issue, am I still eligible to apply?
No, persons who are availing assistance under any scheme related to prolonged disease are explicitly ineligible for this program. <br> <br>
What is the specific website address where I can find and access the official web-based application form to submit my details?
The web-based prescribed application form that applicants must use is available on the internet and can be accessed at www.edistrict.py.gov.in. <br>
When submitting my application, what is the youngest age I can be to qualify, and what is the oldest age permitted to participate in the program?
On the date the application is submitted, the applicant’s age must be at least 18 years and shall not exceed 50 years. <br>
What specific community criteria must an applicant satisfy to be recognized as eligible for receiving financial assistance under this scheme?
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community, and this recognition must be confirmed by the Union Territory of Puducherry. <br>
How many total participants are typically selected for this educational and historical tour program across all regions during a single year?
A maximum of 50 participants will be selected and entitled to join the tour program over the course of one year. <br>
Are there any mandatory health requirements or specific medical conditions that might prevent an individual from being selected for the tour program?
Yes, the applicant must confirm that they are entirely free from any contagious or communicable diseases as part of the eligibility requirements. <br>
What is the exact method or medium applicants must use to ensure their request is properly received and considered by the relevant department?
Applicants are required to submit their application exclusively through the web-based prescribed application form, meaning the submission must be done online only. <br>
If I have previously taken part in this specific tour arrangement, am I allowed to apply again to participate in the program at a later time?
A person is strictly permitted to participate in the tour program only once throughout their entire lifetime. <br>
If I have other immediate family members who wish to apply or participate, how many individuals from a single family are permitted to join the tour in one year?
Only one person per family is allowed to participate in the program in a given year; however, an exception is made if the applicants are a legally married husband and wife, as both may apply. <br>
How is my residency status determined, and what is the minimum duration required to prove I belong to this specific Union Territory for application purposes?
The applicant must belong to this Union Territory either by virtue of birth or through continuous residence maintained for a period of not less than 5 years. <br>
Besides the required certificates and medical proofs, what specific form is necessary to officially submit the request for this travel assistance?
The application for this financial assistance must be completed and submitted using the prescribed Form, which is attached as Annexure-I to the official notification. <br>
What is the maximum possible duration allowed for the tour program, as determined by the Director and approved by the Government?
The period of the tour shall be determined by the Director with approval from the Government, and in any case, the total duration should not exceed 9 days. <br>
If a husband and wife both decide to submit separate applications for the tour, is there a risk that both of their applications will be rejected?
No, the rules specifically allow that if the applicants are a husband and wife, then both individuals may apply under this scheme despite the general restriction of one person per family per year. <br>

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