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Incentive to Widow's Remarriage

The objective of this scheme is to encourage and support widows to remarry and lead a normal life in society. Through this scheme, eligible individuals receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate. The bridegroom should be a bachelor or a widower.

Ministry / Department
Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Incentive to Widow's Remarriage?

The objective of this scheme is to encourage and support widows to remarry and lead a normal life in society. Through this scheme, eligible individuals receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate. The bridegroom should be a bachelor or a widower.

Benefit
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate.
Level
State — Puducherry
Ministry / Dept.
Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India. 1. The applicant should be a Widow. 1. The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence of not less than 5 years. 1. The applicant should not be carrying a child. 1. The applicant's annual income
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a citizen of India. 1. The applicant should be a Widow. 1. The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence of not less than 5 years. 1. The applicant should not be carrying a child. 1. The applicant's annual income Area: PuducherryBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

    2. Step 2: 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 ".

    3. Step 3: 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".

    4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

      Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

    5. Step 5: 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".

    6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

      Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

    7. Step 7: Online application — step 7

      Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

    8. Step 8: 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).

    9. Step 9: 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.

    10. Step 10: Online application — step 10

      *Track Your Application here

    11. Step 11: Online application — step 11

      * Access the User Manual for Online Application here

    12. Step 12: 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.

    13. Step 13: Offline application — step 2

      OR

    14. Step 14: Offline application — step 3

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

    15. Step 15: 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).

    16. Step 16: 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.

    17. Step 17: 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

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