Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides immediate financial relief and rehabilitation assistance to victims of caste-based atrocities belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). It is administered by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department under the Government of Puducherry. The scheme aims to support victims in their recovery and rehabilitation following incidents of violence or discrimination based on caste.
What You Get
- Immediate financial relief to atrocity victims
- Rehabilitation assistance for physical and mental recovery
- Support for medical treatment expenses
- Legal assistance for filing cases under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act
- Counselling and welfare support services
Who Can Apply
- Age: 1–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Victim must belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Must be a victim of atrocity as defined under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act
- Case must be registered or documented with relevant authorities
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. SC/ST Certificate
- 3. FIR or Police Report
- 4. Medical Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 1–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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