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Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows

The Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu launched the "Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows" scheme to supply notebooks to children of poor widows studying up to higher secondary courses and govt. children homes and service homes.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to supply notebooks to children of poor widows studying up to higher secondary courses. The scheme has been extended to children in govt. children's homes and service homes.

Benefits

₹50 · annual

Note Books are supplied free of cost as mentioned below:

1st to 2nd Standard – Books worth ₹50/- (per child per annum).
3rd to 5th Standard - Books worth ₹125/- (per child per annum).
6th to 8th Standard - Books worth 175/- (per child per annum).
9th to 10th Standard - Books worth ₹300/- (per child per annum).
11th to 12th Standard - Books worth ₹600/- (per child per annum).

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Widow certificate.
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Necessary Certificate from the Government Children's Home / Service Home.
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Recommendation Certificate (issued by the headmaster/headmistress of the school with details of class).
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Any other document if required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women)

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹50