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State Government Scheme

Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students

The scheme aims to provide suitable, inexpensive, and safe accommodation to women employed in government offices, organizations, and firms, as well as girl students studying in colleges. Essential facilities include a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.

Female
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Puducherry
Category
Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students Scheme

The scheme "Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students" is an initiative by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide suitable, inexpensive, and safe accommodation to women employed in government offices, organizations, and firms, as well as girl students studying in colleges. Essential facilities such as a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc., are provided in a comfortable environment. The monthly rent for working women is ₹650, and for girl students, it is ₹500. The cost of food is divided among the inmates.

Benefits

  • Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹650 for working women, ₹500 for girl students.
  • Furnished Accommodation with Essential Facilities: a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.

*The cost of food is divided among the inmates.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant should either be a woman employed in government office/organizations/firm, or a girl student studying in college.
  • The income of the working woman should not exceed ₹5000 per month.

How to Apply for Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students

Application mode: Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

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 acknowledgment 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students scheme?

The scheme "Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students" is an initiative by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide suitable, inexpensive, and safe accommodation to women employed in government offices…

Who is eligible for Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students?

The applicant should either be a woman employed in government office/organizations/firm, or a girl student studying in college. The income of the working woman should not exceed ₹5000 per month.

What benefits does Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students provide?

Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹650 for working women, ₹500 for girl students. Furnished Accommodation with Essential Facilities: a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc. The cost of food is divided among the inmates.

How can I apply for Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students?

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. OR…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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