Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer

What is Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer?

“Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Puducherry, was introduced to extend a helping hand by way of financial assistance to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who are suffering from TB/Cancer to meet the medical expenses.

Benefit

₹500/- per month in addition to the old age pension amount.

Level

State — Puducherry

Ministry / Dept.

Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- The applicant should be a citizen of India. - The applicant should be 60 years or above in age. - The applicant should be a Old Age Pensioner or a Destitute Pensioner. - The applicant should be suffering from T.B./Cancer.

Last verified

Recently

Benefits

₹500/- per month in addition to the old age pension amount.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   OR

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

   Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.

6. Step 6: Offline application — step 6

   Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.