Scholarship
Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired(GSSVHHI)
Overview
About GSSVHHI
The Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired is run by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. It provides schooling for children who are visually impaired or hearing impaired, with the aim of supporting their education and building the confidence to live independently.
Support is given in kind rather than as cash. Admitted children get free academic education on campus along with residential facilities, and are supplied with learning material such as textbooks, notebooks and uniforms. Braille books are provided for visually impaired children, and hearing aids for those with hearing impairment.
The scheme is meant for children in the union territory of Puducherry who are visually impaired or hearing impaired. Admission is handled by the Social Welfare Department, which sets the detailed requirements a child must meet to enrol.
Sources: Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired - myScheme · Puducherry Govt Special School: Education for Visually Handicapped & Hearing Impaired Children - eGovtSchemes
Who runs it
Provider
Puducherry State Government
State / UT Government
Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter, Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | In Kind |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a child who has completed 5 years of age. | |
| The child must be visually impaired and hearing impaired. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Free boarding and lodging facilities for the children admitted.
- Free academic education within the campus, along with training in vocal/instrumental music by specially appointed teachers.
- Free supply of two sets of uniform dress per year for all school inmates.
- Free distribution of text books, note books, and other educational necessities.
- Free supply of daily living needs.
- Free supply of Brailee books for visually impaired children.
- Free annual tour arranged for all admitted children.
- Free supply of hearing aids.
- Separate accommodation facilities available for boys and girls in these schools.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
GSSVHHI – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.