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Puducherry · Student / Education SupportAlso known as: Free Uniform, Books & Noon Meal Scheme · Free Uniform, Books & Noon Meal Yojana · निःशुल्क वर्दी, पुस्तकें एवं मध्याह्न भोजन योजना
| Scheme | Free Uniform, Books & Noon Meal Scheme (Puducherry) |
|---|---|
| For | Student / Education Support |
| Where | Puducherry |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹1,000 |
| Department | Puducherry Dept. of School Education |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
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Automatic enrollment via school admission in Puducherry govt. schools — no separate application needed
Open in YojanaSahay App & Check Eligibility → or browse all schemesResident of Puducherry. For: Students.
All students enrolled in government schools in Puducherry receive: free textbooks and stationery, free school uniform (2 sets per year), free noon meals (hot cooked food during school days), free footwear, and a ₹1,000 annual cash incentive for girl students to prevent dropouts; covers Classes 1 to 12 in all Puducherry government schools (about ₹1,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, School Admission Receipt / Student ID, Residence Proof (Puducherry).
Automatic enrollment via school admission in Puducherry govt. schools — no separate application needed
Answer a few simple questions on YojanaSahay — it tells you free of cost which schemes you qualify for, with the documents for each.