Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Yatra Scheme to visit the places connected with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s life in India
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Travel & Tourism, Transport & Infrastructure
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to assist the people who want to visit the places connected with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s life in India. It provides comprehensive financial assistance, with all expenses for the tour programme fully borne by the Department, targeting SC/ST applicants of Puducherry.

Benefits:
- Organizing a tour for a group of about 50 participants every year to four memorial places: Janam Bhoomi (Mhow, Madhya Pradesh), Deeksha Bhoomi (Nagpur, Maharashtra), Mahaparinivaran Bhoomi (Delhi), and Chaitya Bhoomi (Mumbai).
- The total amount of expenses are fully borne by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department.
- The participants are entitled to free boarding and lodging, including all meals.
- No charges shall be levied from the participants in connection with the conduct of the tour.
- All expenses like entrance fee, admission fee, etc., could be borne by the Department.

##### ***Conditions***

- The Department should not bear the personal expenses incurred by the participants.
- The participant must abide by the rules/instructions laid down during the tour.
- The participant must repay the expenses, with interest in case of any misrepresentation or suppression of facts furnished.
- The participant must be well aware that they shall be stepped down anywhere during the tour in case of any discrepancy.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe community recognized by the Union territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant must belong to this Union Territory by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
- The applicant must not be less than 18 years old on the date of application.
- The applicant must not be more than 50 years old on the date of application.
- The applicant must be free from any contagious/communicable diseases.
- Only one person per family can participate in a year.
- The applicant must not have previously participated in the tour programme in his/her lifetime.
- The applicant must not be a person who is availing assistance under prolonged disease.
- The total annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.

##### ***Priority***

- Applicants shall be selected by seniority in age on a first come first served basis.
- The number of participants for each region shall be decided by the UT of Puducherry from time to time based on the ratio of the applications received: _Puducherry - 32; Karaikal - 12; Yanam - 4; Mahe - 2 (If no application is received, may be considered for Puducherry region)._
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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the UT of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the UT of Puducherry.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the UT of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required). 
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.
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Documents Required:
Copy Of The Birth/Age Proof Certificate Issued By The Government.
Nativity, Residence, Caste And Income Certificate Obtained From An Officer Of The Revenue Department Not Below The Rank Of Deputy Tahsildar.
Copy Of Aadhaar Card.
Medical Fitness Certificate Issued By The Registered Medical Practitioner/Medical Officer Of Any Government Hospital/Primary Health Centre/Community Health Centre Of Union Territory of Puducherry.
Self Declaration That The Applicant Is Not Availing Any Assistance Under Prolonged Disease Scheme.