OTCA-BBDP-SW

One Time Cash Incentive towards acquiring BEd, BPEd, DTEd, PGDCA (Sainik Welfare)

The One Time Cash Incentive towards acquiring BEd, BPEd, DTEd, PGDCA is a welfare initiative by the Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry, offering unemployed Ex-servicemen financial support of up to ₹20,000 to pursue recognized educational programs. Eligible applicants must be registered with the department, unemployed, and apply within three years of their discharge from service.

State Cash

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance, Academic qualification Up-Gradation

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Cash, Incentive, Education, Ex-Serviceman, Student

Details

"One Time Cash Incentive towards acquiring BEd, BPEd, DTEd, PGDCA" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹20,000/- is provided to the unemployed Ex-servicemen to pursue the mentioned programs/courses from Government-recognized Schools/Institutions, upon prior permission from the Department. The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of successful completion of the course.

Benefits

  • - The actual cost of the program/course or ₹20,000/- is provided to the ESM
  • The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT
  • The actual cost of the program/course or ₹20,000/- is provided to the ESM.
  • The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

  • The applicant should be unemployed.

  • The applicant should have obtained prior permission from the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

  • The applicant should apply within three years of discharge from service.

  • The course/program should be done from a Government-recognized School/Institution.

  • The course/program should be one of the following -

  1. Bachelor of Education (BEd)
  2. Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd)
  3. Diploma in Teacher Education (DTEd)
  4. Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)

Exclusions

The scope of this scheme will not apply to those ESM / living spouse/widows who are re-employed as regular / deemed to be regular in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations and self-employed IT assesses.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
*The application should be submitted within three months from the date of successful completion of the course.

Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances

Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Clarifications

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

Which Department of the UT of Puducherry administers this scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.
Where can I find the URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?
The URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry is: https://sainik.py.gov.in/.
Where can I find the contact details of the Public Information Officer?
Public Information Officer: Shri. Sandirakumaran.S, Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, 261, Pakkamudiyanpet, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605 008, +91-413-2250575 / +91-413-2253107, dirdsw.pon@nic.in, sainik.pon@nic.in
Where can I find the contact details of the Appellate Authority?
Appellate Authority: Shri. S.D. Sundaresan, I.A.S., Secretary to Govt. (Sainik Welfare), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry - 605001, 0413-2349712, jshome.pon@nic.in
Are Short Service/Emergency commissioned Officers eligible for the status of ex-servicemen?
Yes, if released on completion of the specific period of engagement and were given gratuity at the time of release.
What is the procedure for seeking information through "Right To Information (RTI)"?
The required information may be asked through an application along with IPO/DD for a sum of ₹10/- in favour of the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. For more details, visit: https://sainik.py.gov.in/right-to-information.
What is the definition of "Ex-Servicemen" for the purpose of this scheme?
The definition of "Ex-Servicemen" can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen
Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
For detailed guidelines, you can refer to the official document available at the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/assistance-affd-fund.
Where can I get the application forms for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
The application forms can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/application-forms.
Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
The application should be submitted on a working day, and during working hours to the competent authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013
Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.
Is It Mandatory to Have a Bank Account for This Scheme?
Yes, possession of a valid bank account is a mandatory requirement for participation in this scheme. All scheme benefits are disbursed directly to the beneficiary's registered bank account.

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