Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women
The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide assistance for the well-being of Pregnant and Lactating mothers and their children.
- Ministry / Department
- Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women?
The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide assistance for the well-being of Pregnant and Lactating mothers and their children.
- Benefit
- Financial Assistance of ₹12,000/- as follows: - The pre-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months prior to the month of delivery. - The post-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months following delivery. **** The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.***
- Level
- State — Puducherry
- Ministry / Dept.
- Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- - The applicant should be a citizen of India. - The applicant should belong to the Union Territory of Pondicherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than 3 years. - The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste. - The applicant should be a woman. - The applicant should be pregnant
- Last verified
- Recently
Benefits
Financial Assistance of ₹12,000/- as follows: - The pre-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months prior to the month of delivery. - The post-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months following delivery. **** The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.***
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Offline application — step 1
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, 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.
Step 2: Offline application — step 2
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).
Step 3: Offline application — step 3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Offline application — step 4
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).
Step 5: Online application — step 1
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 6: Online application — step 2
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click " Login ". In the login screen, click " Register a New Membership ".
Step 7: Online application — step 3
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 8: Online application — step 4
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 9: Online application — step 5
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click " Login ". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 10: Online application — step 6
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 11: Online application — step 7
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 12: Online application — step 8
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 13: Online application — step 9
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application . The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.
Step 14: Online application — step 10
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Step 15: Online application — step 11
* Access the User Manual for Online Application here
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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