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Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/Destitute Pensioner Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners.

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About This Scheme

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/Destitute Pensioner Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance of ₹.500/- to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who are suffering from T.B./Cancer to meet out the medical expenses.

Benefits

  1. ₹ Rs.500/- pm in addition to the old age pension amount.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    Old Age and Destitute pensioners suffering from T.B./Cancer.

Required Documents

  • ✦
    Aadhar Card
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    Residential Certificate
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    Medical Certificate from the Medical Authority of the Government Hospital or Institution.
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    Photocopy of the old age pension book.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Whom to Apply<ul><li>Puducherry: The Deputy Director (Social Defence), Old Age Pension Section, Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry.</li><li>Karaikal: The Child Development Project Officer, Karaikal.</li><li>Mahe/Yanam: The Welfare Officer, Mahe/ Yanam.</li></ul>Processing Time<ul><li>Depending upon arising of vacancy in the Old Age Pension beneficiaries due to death and other reasons.</li></ul>In case of delay whom to contact?<ul><li>Puducherry: The Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Sithankudi, Puducherry.</li><li>Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.</li><li>Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.</li></ul>

Quick Info

Level
State Government

Available In

Puducherry

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources