Grant of Fuel Subsidy to Differently Abled Persons Who Are Owning Motorised Vehicles
The scheme “Grant of Fuel Subsidy to Differently Abled Persons Who Are Owning Motorised Vehicles” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide a subsidy of upto 50 % of the cost of fuel to persons with disability who own motorised vehicles.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Grant of Fuel Subsidy to Differently Abled Persons Who Are Owning Motorised Vehicles” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide a subsidy of upto 50 % of the cost of fuel to persons with disability who own motorised vehicles. The selection is periodical and depends on the availability of funds.
Benefits
50 % of the cost of fuel subject to a maximum of 15 litres for vehicles of less than 2 Horsepower.
50 % of the cost of fuel subject to a maximum of 25 litres for vehicles of equal to or more than 2 Horsepower.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
The applicant should have an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum.
The vehicle should be registered in the name of the applicant.
The distance between the residence of the applicant and the duty point should be greater than 6km.
The disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
The applicant should not be should not be in receipt of transport allowance for conveyance from the Department or from any other source.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the
Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the authorities given below:
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
OR
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 acknowledgement 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).
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the
Official Website
of the e-District Portal of the Government 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 Government 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 Government 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.
*Track Your Application
here
* Access the User Manual for Online Application
here
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
50 % of the cost of fuel subject to a maximum of 15 litres for vehicles of less than 2 Horsepower.
50 % of the cost of fuel subject to a maximum of 25 litres for vehicles of equal to or more than 2 Horsepower.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the authorities given below:
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
OR
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 acknowledgement 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).
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
of the e-District Portal of the Government 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 Government 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 Government 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.
*Track Your Application here
* Access the User Manual for Online Application here
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Grant of Fuel Subsidy to Differently Abled Persons Who Are Owning Motorised Vehicles |
| Short Title | GFSDAPOMV |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Transport & Infrastructure |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 5 — 50 years |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹75,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 02 Jun 2026
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