Sarkari Yojana

ARAVANAIPPU

Puducherry
Quick Summary: ARAVANAIPPU is a Puducherry Department of Women and Child Development scheme that pays ₹1200 to lactating mothers to promote the welfare and nutrition of girl children born after 1-4-2005, for up to two girls per family with annual income not above ₹24,000.

About ARAVANAIPPU

“ARAVANAIPPU” is a financial aid programme run by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. It seeks to raise the standing of the girl child and support good nutrition by giving lactating mothers ₹1200 in financial assistance. To qualify, the applicant’s girl child must have been born after 1-4-2005, and the support is limited to upto two girl children.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for ARAVANAIPPU, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must hold Indian citizenship

Applicants must hold Indian citizenship.

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Applicants must be natives of Puducherry, either by…

Applicants must be natives of Puducherry, either by birth or by living there continuously for five years or more.

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Annual family income must be ₹24,000 or less

Annual family income must be ₹24,000 or less.

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The minimum age of the applicant is 18…

The minimum age of the applicant is 18 years.

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The applicant's girl child must have been born…

The applicant's girl child must have been born after 1-4-2005.

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Support is limited to two girl children only

Support is limited to two girl children only.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

ARAVANAIPPU provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Lactating mothers receive financial assistance of ₹1200

Lactating mothers receive financial assistance of ₹1200. Beneficiaries are selected periodically, subject to the availability of funds.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The applicant's Aadhaar identity Card

The applicant's Aadhaar identity Card.

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A Residence Certificate issued by the Revenue Department

A Residence Certificate issued by the Revenue Department.

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An Income Certificate issued by the Revenue Department

An Income Certificate issued by the Revenue Department.

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The applicant's Voter ID Card

The applicant's Voter ID Card.

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A recent Passport-sized Photograph

A recent Passport-sized Photograph.

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A signed Declaration/Undertaking, where required

A signed Declaration/Undertaking, where required.

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The Birth Certificate of the girl child

The Birth Certificate of the girl child. If the applicant does not have an Aadhaar Card, he/she must furnish the Aadhaar Enrolment ID together with ANY ONE of the documents listed below -

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A passbook from a Bank or Post Office…

A passbook from a Bank or Post Office carrying the holder's photo.

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The Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.

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A valid Passport

A valid Passport.

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The household Ration Card

The household Ration Card.

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A Voter Identity Card

A Voter Identity Card.

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The MGNREGA job Card

The MGNREGA job Card.

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A Kisan Photo Passbook

A Kisan Photo Passbook.

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A Driving license granted by the Licensing Authority…

A Driving license granted by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).

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An identity certificate bearing the person's photograph, issued…

An identity certificate bearing the person's photograph, issued on official letterhead by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar.

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Any additional document that the Department may specify

Any additional document that the Department may specify.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for ARAVANAIPPU through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office…

During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development and ask the staff member specifically assigned to distribute and receive applications for a physical copy of the prescribed application form. OR Download and print the prescribed format of the application form yourself.

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Complete every mandatory field in the form, affix…

Complete every mandatory field in the form, affix the passport-sized photograph (signing across it if asked), and enclose copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).

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Hand in the completed and signed form with…

Hand in the completed and signed form with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer, as applicable to your location, no later than 30 days before the proposed marriage date.

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Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or…

Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgment, and check that it records key details like the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References