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Reimbursement of Tuition Fees for Typewriting and Shorthand Courses for Children of Widows

The Reimbursement of Tuition Fees for Typewriting and Shorthand Courses for Children of Widows, administered by the Women and Child Development Department of Puducherry, provides financial assistance of ₹50 per month for up to ten months to encourage widows' children to pursue these courses. Eligible applicants must be widows residing in Puducherry with an annual income not exceeding ₹24,000, and can receive reimbursement for up to two children enrolled in recognized institutions.

State Cash

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning, Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance, Financial Assistance, Assistance to Widows

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Widow, Child, Education, Student, Reimbursement

Details

The scheme “Reimbursement of Tuition Fees for Typewriting and Shorthand Courses for Children of Widows” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, was introduced to encourage the children of widows to pursue Typewriting and Shorthand courses and facilitate the reimbursement of the course fees.

Benefits

  • Financial Assistance of ₹50/- per month, as a reimbursement of the tuition fees. The reimbursement shall be allowed only for a maximum period of ten months for a course and for the first attempt only. The reimbursement shall be allowed only for any two children of the widow

Financial Assistance of ₹ 50/- per month, as a reimbursement of the tuition fees.
*The reimbursement shall be allowed only for a maximum period of ten months for a course and for the first attempt only.
*The reimbursement shall be allowed only for any two children of the widow.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  • The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
  • The applicant should be a widow.
  • The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹24,000.
  • The child of the widow should be a Student.
  • The child of the widow should be enrolled in an approved recognised by the Government of Tamilnadu/Government of Kerala/Government of Andhra Pradesh for the purpose of technical examinations.
  • The child should have passed/appeared for SSLC/Matriculation or any other equivalent examination recognized by the Education Department, Puducherry.
  • The child of the widow should be studying typewriting and/or shorthand.
  • Upto two dependent children of a widow are eligible.
  • The widow should not have been receiving assistance/grant under any other scheme being implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Puducherry.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Online

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government 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 Government 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 Government 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).

Can the applicant submit the application without the support of a Member of Legislative Assembly or Member of Parliament?
While it's not explicitly stated, the involvement of these officials is recommended for certification of widowhood and children's status.
Can the tuition fees be reimbursed for courses other than typewriting and shorthand?
No, the reimbursement is specifically for typewriting and shorthand courses.
Is there any age limit for the children eligible for reimbursement?
The scheme does not specify an age limit for the children of widows seeking reimbursement.
How can one contact the authorities for more information?
Contact details are available at https://wcd.py.gov.in/contact-us.
Where can grievances be addressed regarding the scheme?
Grievances can be addressed at https://wcd.py.gov.in/ta/central-public-grievance-redress-and-monitoring-system.
How can one track the status of their application?
The application status can be tracked at https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.
Can the widow apply if she is already receiving assistance under another scheme?
No, the widow should not be receiving assistance/grant under any other scheme being implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Puducherry.
What role does the Member of Legislative Assembly (M.L.A.), Member of Parliament (M.P.), or other officials play in the application process?
They need to provide a certificate affirming the applicant's widowhood and the status of the children seeking reimbursement.
Are there specific institutions approved for the technical examinations?
Yes, the child should be enrolled in an institution approved by the Government of Tamilnadu/Government of Kerala/Government of Andhra Pradesh for technical examinations.
Is there a limit on the number of months for which reimbursement is allowed?
Reimbursement is allowed for a maximum of ten months for the first attempt only.
What educational qualifications should the child possess to be eligible?
The child should have passed/appeared for SSLC/Matriculation or any equivalent examination recognized by the Education Department, Puducherry.
How is the residency requirement determined for the applicant?
The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for at least 5 years.

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