Sarkari Yojana

Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner

Puducherry
Quick Summary: This Government of Puducherry scheme pays Old Age and Destitute pensioners suffering from T.B. or Cancer an extra Rs.500/- a month, over and above their old age pension, to help with medical expenses.

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

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Pensioners receiving Old Age or Destitute pension who…

Pensioners receiving Old Age or Destitute pension who have T.B./Cancer.

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

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.

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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Applicant's Aadhaar card for identity

Applicant's Aadhaar card for identity

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Certificate proving residence

Certificate proving residence

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A medical certificate issued by the Medical Authority…

A medical certificate issued by the Medical Authority of a Government Hospital or Institution.

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Copy of the pension book under which the…

Copy of the pension book under which the old age pension is drawn.

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

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.

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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.

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