Sarkari Yojana
Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner
About Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner
Through the Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/Destitute Pensioner Scheme, the Government of Puducherry supports Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who have T.B./Cancer with ₹.500/- every month to help them meet their medical costs.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Pensioners receiving Old Age or Destitute pension who…
Pensioners receiving Old Age or Destitute pension who have T.B./Cancer.
Benefits Provided
Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
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1. Over and above the old age pension, the beneficiary gets ₹ Rs.500/- pm.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Applicant's Aadhaar card for identity
Applicant's Aadhaar card for identity
Certificate proving residence
Certificate proving residence
A medical certificate issued by the Medical Authority…
A medical certificate issued by the Medical Authority of a Government Hospital or Institution.
Copy of the pension book under which the…
Copy of the pension book under which the old age pension is drawn.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Whom to Apply
Puducherry:
The Deputy Director (Social Defence), Old Age Pension Section, Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry.
Karaikal:
The Child Development Project Officer, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam:
The Welfare Officer, Mahe/ Yanam.
Processing Time
Depends on vacancies arising among Old Age Pension beneficiaries because of death or other reasons.
In case of delay whom to contact?
Puducherry:
The Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Sithankudi, Puducherry.
Karaikal:
The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam:
The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.