One Time Cash Incentive towards Learning Driving (Sainik Welfare)
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a welfare scheme run by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry, that supports unemployed ex-servicemen in learning to drive. The scheme provides financial assistance to help former military personnel gain driving skills and improve their employment prospects. Beneficiaries must enroll in a government-recognized driving school or institution to receive the cash incentive.
What You Get
- One-time cash incentive of up to ₹4,000 provided to eligible beneficiaries
- Financial support to cover driving course fees at government-recognized institutions
- Helps unemployed ex-servicemen gain professional driving skills for employment opportunities
Who Can Apply
- Age: 21–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be an ex-serviceman (former member of the armed forces)
- Must be currently unemployed
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Must enroll in a government-recognized driving school or institution
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Military Service Certificate
- 3. Unemployment Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Driving School Admission Letter
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
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 21–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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