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Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People

The scheme was introduced to provide two sets of clothing items to poor people (other than SC/Fisherman) once in a year as a measure of Social Security. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide two sets of clothing items to poor people (other than SC/Fisherman) once in a year as a measure of Social Security. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH.

Benefits

Two Sarees, blouse pieces, lungis, and towels, are provided once in a year.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a citizen of India.

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    The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years.

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    The applicant should belong to 'Below Poverty Line' category.

Required Documents

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    BPL Ration Card by the Civil Supplies Department, Pondicherry.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

No separate application is required. As a part of the proactive governance and timely benefits delivery, the beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH. The supply will be made to the holders of red ration cards who have registered with the area Anganwadi.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government

Available In

Puducherry

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources