Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels
This scheme by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, provides hostel facilities to Scheduled Caste students. It offers safe boarding and lodging accommodation to help students continue their education without interruption. The scheme operates at school and college levels to reduce student dropout rates and ensure access to education for disadvantaged communities.
What You Get
- Hostel accommodation (boarding and lodging facilities)
- Safe living environment for students during education
- Support to continue school and college education without interruption
- Reduced educational dropout rates through residential support
Who Can Apply
- Age: 5–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Student must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) community
- Currently enrolled in school or college
- Resident of Puducherry
- Pursuing formal education at school or higher secondary level
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. School/College Enrollment Certificate
- 4. Proof of Residency in Puducherry
- 5. Income Certificate
- 6. Bank Account Details
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 5–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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