To support recreation, access to information, and social inclusion of persons with visual impairment by supplying them with a free radio device.
One radio per eligible person with visual impairment, provided free of cost.
Must have 40% or more visual impairment (as per RPwD Act, 2016).
Should be a resident/nativity of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
Annual family income should not exceed ₹75,000/-.
Step 1:
Visit the Department of Social Welfare Office/Sub-Office during working hours OR
Download/print the prescribed application form.
Step 2:
Fill in all mandatory fields in the form.
Paste passport-sized photograph (signed if required).
Attach self-attested copies of required documents.
Step 3:
Submit the filled form with documents at the following offices:
Puducherry: Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare
Karaikal: Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office)
Mahe/Yanam: Welfare Officer (i/c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office)
Step 4:
Request a receipt or acknowledgment slip after submission, with date/time and reference number (if available).
Aadhar Card
Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate (issued by Competent Authority)
Recent Passport-size Photograph
Bank Passbook
UDID Card