Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses 2026: ₹500 Incentive for Sanitation
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Quick answer
This scheme provides incentives of ₹500 worth household articles to Scheduled Caste residents of Puducherry who keep their houses clean. Eligible applicants can apply offline by visiting the department office and submitting the required documents.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹500 worth household articles |
| Ministry / department | Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses scheme encourages Scheduled Caste individuals in Puducherry to maintain clean and tidy homes. Selected beneficiaries receive household articles worth ₹500 as an incentive. Applicants need to visit the department office, fill out a form, and submit necessary documents to apply.
Benefits
- Incentives worth ₹500 in household articles.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should belong to the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence of not less than 3 years.
- The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste.
Who cannot apply
- Applicants not belonging to Scheduled Caste.
- Applicants not residing in Pondicherry for at least 3 years.
Documents required
- Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Bank Passbook.
- Caste Certificate.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
How to apply
- 1Visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department during office hours.
- 2Request and fill the prescribed application form, attach photographs and documents.
- 3Submit the completed form to the concerned authority.
- 4Request an acknowledgment receipt from the authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the scheme?+
The scheme aims to motivate Scheduled Caste individuals to maintain clean and tidy houses.
What are the benefits offered?+
Selected beneficiaries receive household articles valued at ₹500.
Who is eligible to apply?+
Indian citizens from Pondicherry, residing there for at least 3 years, belonging to the Scheduled Caste.
What documents are required?+
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate, Aadhar Card, Bank Passbook, Caste Certificate, and a recent passport-size photograph.
How can one contact the department?+
Visit https://adwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us for inquiries.
What is the value of the incentives?+
Beneficiaries receive household articles valued at ₹500.
Can non-Scheduled Caste individuals apply?+
No, the scheme is only for Scheduled Caste individuals.
How long should one have resided in Pondicherry?+
At least 3 years of continuous residence.
Are there exceptions to residence requirements?+
No, the applicant must meet the 3-year residence condition.
Can digital copies be submitted?+
The process requires physical copies of documents.
Is there a helpline?+
Visit https://adwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us for assistance.
Is there a compensation for delays?+
No, the scheme does not specify any compensation for delays.
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