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Old Age And Destitute Pension

The Government of Puducherry introduced Old Age And Destitute Pension Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to Old Age Persons/Widows/ Deserted Women/ Unmarried Women and Enuches so that they could defray some petty personal expenses without depending on others.

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About This Scheme

The Government of Puducherry introduced Old Age And Destitute Pension Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to Old Age Persons/Widows/ Deserted Women/ Unmarried Women and Enuches so that they could defray some petty personal expenses without depending on others. > Amount of assistance - ₹1500/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age less than 60 years. - ₹2000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age between 60 years and 79 years. - ₹3000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age 80 years and above.

Benefits

₹1.5K · monthly

  • ₹1500/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age less than 60 years.
  • ₹2000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age between 60 years and 79 years.
  • ₹3000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age 80 years and above.

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 both men and Women above fifty-five years.

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    Widows above 18 years of age.

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    Deserted Women consecutively deserted for the past seven years.

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    Unmarried Women above 40 years.

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    Transgender above 21 years.

Required Documents

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    Identification certificate.
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    Income certificate ( Not Exceeding ₹75,000/-).
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    Residence certificate.
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    Attested copy of Birth Certificate or documentary proof of age.
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    Attested copy of Ration Card/Identity Card.
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    Attested copy of Aadhaar and Bank Pass Book.
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    Attested copy of the Death Certificate of the husband in case of Widow.
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    In the case of deserted Women, a Certificate from the M.L.A. and Anganwadi Worker, that the individual has been deserted for seven years consecutively and a sworn affidavit in Appendix I.
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    In the case of unmarried Women, and a sworn affidavit in Appendix II.
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    In the Transgender, proof of being 40 years and above and a Medical Certificate from a Medical Officer.

✦ 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>The selection is periodical and depends on the vacancies and on the availability of funds.</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
Max benefit
₹1.5K

Available In

Puducherry

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

Data Sources