The Government of Puducherry, through the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, is implementing various welfare schemes for the upliftment of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities. In continuation of these efforts, a new scheme title: “Mudhalvarin Pudhumai Penn Scheme for Subsidy towards Purchase of e-Scooters by the Working Women and College-going Female Students, 2025” is now introduced for further empowering SC/ST women and their families.

Under this scheme, eligible women belonging to the Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe communities will be provided a subsidy of 75% of the cost of the e-scooter or Rs.1,00,000/-, whichever is less.

How to Apply:

Applications are available at the Department on all working days. The filled-in application, along with all the required supporting documents, must be submitted to the Department.

Eligibility Criteria:

Women applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Must belong to the Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe community.
2. Must be a native or resident of Puducherry Union Territory for at least 5 years continuous residence.
3. Family annual income should not exceed Rs.8,00,000 per annum.
4. The applicant must have completed minimum of 18 years of age and maximum 40 years of age.
5. Only one woman from a family can avail this benefit once in her lifetime.
6. Applicants receiving financial assistance for prolonged disease or benefits under the e-auto subsidy scheme are not eligible.
7. Must possess a valid MC-WOG / MC-WG driving license issued by the competent authority.
8. Must not have availed a similar subsidy from any other State or Central scheme.
9. For Students: Minimum eligibility marks (in last completed examination): 75% in Class XII (for UG Students), 60% in UG (for PG Students), 60% in PG (for PhD students), the percentage in marks or its equivalent CGPA.
   For working women: Must produce valid proof of employment such as e-Shram card, salary slip, employer certificate, bank statement showing regular deposits, street vendor licence, EPF/ESi record, etc.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and make use of this valuable opportunity. For further details, please contact the Department during office hours.