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Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students

The scheme aims to provide suitable, inexpensive, and safe accommodation to women employed in government offices, organizations, and firms, as well as girl students studying in colleges. Essential facilities include a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students" is an initiative by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide suitable, inexpensive, and safe accommodation to women employed in government offices, organizations, and firms, as well as girl students studying in colleges. Essential facilities such as a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc., are provided in a comfortable environment. The monthly rent for working women is ₹650, and for girl students, it is ₹500. The cost of food is divided among the inmates.

Benefits

₹650 · monthly

Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹650 for working women, ₹500 for girl students.
Furnished Accommodation with Essential Facilities: a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.

*The cost of food is divided among the inmates.

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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Pay Certificate from the Organization/Firm (in the case of Working Woman).
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Study Certificate from the Institution (in the case of Student).
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Aadhaar Card.
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Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department.
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Income Certificate from the Revenue Department.
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Voter ID Card.
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Passport-sized Photograph.
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Declaration/Undertaking (if any).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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 Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority 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: ₹650