State Award for the Welfare of the Handicapped
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a recognition award given by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The award honors individuals and organizations working for the welfare and empowerment of persons with disabilities. Recipients are recognized every year on 3rd December to encourage economic productivity and support for people with disabilities.
What You Get
- Recognition and award certificate
- Public acknowledgment of contribution to disability welfare
- Encouragement to continue work supporting persons with disabilities
- Award ceremony participation on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December)
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Individuals working for welfare of persons with disabilities
- Registered institutions or organizations serving persons with disabilities
- Employers providing employment opportunities to persons with disabilities
- Applicants must demonstrate active contribution to disability welfare
- Open to residents and organizations operating in Puducherry
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Organization Registration Certificate
- 3. Work Experience Certificate
- 4. List of Beneficiaries Served
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. Nomination Form
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
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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