Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Adi Dravidar Welfare Department pays ₹500/- a month to poor Scheduled Caste adults with prolonged illnesses who cannot earn a living, have lived in Puducherry for five years and earn no more than ₹2,00,000/- a year.

About Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases

The Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, introduced the “Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases” scheme to support poor Scheduled Caste patients whose long-term illness keeps them from earning a living.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases, 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 have lived in the Union Territory…

Applicants must have lived in the Union Territory of Puducherry without a break for no less than five years.

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Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste

Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste.

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Applicants must be 18 years old or above

Applicants must be 18 years old or above.

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Annual income must not exceed ₹2,00,000/-

Annual income must not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.

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

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A monthly allowance of ₹500/- is paid to…

A monthly allowance of ₹500/- is paid to the beneficiary.

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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A residence-cum-nativity certificate

A residence-cum-nativity certificate.

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A valid Aadhaar identity card

A valid Aadhaar identity card.

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The voter identity card

The voter identity card.

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A caste certificate from the competent authority

A caste certificate from the competent authority.

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A recently taken passport-size photograph

A recently taken passport-size photograph.

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The bank passbook

The bank passbook.

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A caste certificate (second listing in the source…

A caste certificate (second listing in the source checklist).

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A certificate of annual income

A certificate of annual income.

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A medical certificate confirming the prolonged illness

A medical certificate confirming the prolonged illness.

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The family ration card

The family ration card.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases through the online application process outlined below.

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Go to the Official Website of the e-District…

Go to the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

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Click "Login" at the top right of the…

Click "Login" at the top right of the homepage, then click "Register a New Membership" on the login screen.

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On the registration page, enter the mandatory fields

On the registration page, enter the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password and Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Accept the declaration, type the Captcha Code and click "Signup".

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Return to the Official Website of the e-District…

Return to the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

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Click "Login" at the top right, enter your…

Click "Login" at the top right, enter your Username and Password and the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

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The next screen lists the Government of Puducherry's…

The next screen lists the Government of Puducherry's schemes department by department.

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Click the scheme you want, which opens its…

Click the scheme you want, which opens its online application form.

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Complete every mandatory field (marked with a red…

Complete every mandatory field (marked with a red asterisk) and upload the required documents, self-attested if needed.

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Tick the declaration "I hereby declare that the…

Tick the declaration "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 number is also sent to your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID. Track Your Application here Access the User Manual for Online Application here

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