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One Time Cash Incentive towards Learning Driving (Sainik Welfare)

One Time Cash Incentive towards Learning Driving is a Welfare Scheme by the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹4,000/- is provided to the unemployed Ex-servicemen to learn to drive. The driving course should be taken from a Government-recognized School/Institution.

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About This Scheme

One Time Cash Incentive towards Learning Driving is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹4,000/- is provided to the unemployed Ex-servicemen (ESM) to learn to drive. The driving course should be taken from a Government-recognized School/Institution, with prior permission from the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

₹4.0K · one-time

  • A one-time cash incentive of ₹4,000/- is provided to take a course on driving.
  • The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be an [Ex-Serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen).- The Ex-Serviceman should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The applicant should be unemployed.

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    The applicant should have obtained prior permission from the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry, to take up the course.

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    The applicant should apply within three years of discharge from service.

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    The applicant should take the driving course from a Government-recognized School/Institution.

Required Documents

  • ✦
    Identity Card of the ESM.
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    Discharge Certificate of Ex-Serviceman.
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    Proof of Successful Completion of the Driving Course.
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    Declaration by the ESM.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

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: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.

Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

*The application should be submitted within three months from the date of successful completion of the course.

Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances

Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India

Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107

Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in

Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹4.0K

Available In

Puducherry

Categories

Transport & InfrastructureSkills & Employment

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