Sarkari Yojana
Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy
About Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy
The Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, launched “Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy”. Through it, The Tamil Nadu Folk Artiste’s Welfare Board gives registered women folk artists financial help at childbirth, or in case of miscarriage or termination of pregnancy.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only registered women folk artists may apply
Only registered women folk artists may apply.
Eligibility arises only when the applicant delivers a…
Eligibility arises only when the applicant delivers a child or experiences a miscarriage or termination of pregnancy.
The applicant must have no outstanding dues to…
The applicant must have no outstanding dues to the board.
A woman folk artist who already has two…
A woman folk artist who already has two children cannot claim the benefit.
Benefits Provided
Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance:
Child Delivery – ₹6,000/- (paid as ₹1,000/- a…
Child Delivery – ₹6,000/- (paid as ₹1,000/- a month over six months).
Miscarriage – ₹3,000/-
Miscarriage – ₹3,000/-.
Termination – ₹3,000/-
Termination – ₹3,000/-. Note: The assistance can be availed no more than twice.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The folk artist's Registration Card issued by the…
The folk artist's Registration Card issued by the board.
The child's Birth Certificate, or
The child's Birth Certificate, or
A certificate of miscarriage or termination of pregnancy…
A certificate of miscarriage or termination of pregnancy issued by a Registered Maternity Doctor.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, go to the regional office…
During office hours, go to the regional office and ask the staff designated to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of application form XIV in the prescribed format.
Complete every compulsory field and enclose copies of…
Complete every compulsory field and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested where necessary).
Hand the completed and signed form, with the…
Hand the completed and signed form, with the documents, to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director at the regional office.
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant…
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director who received the application, checking that it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.