Sarkari Yojana

Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Scheduled Caste women in Puducherry with family income up to ₹2,00,000/- receive ₹12,000/- during pregnancy and after childbirth: ₹2,000 a month for three months before and three months after delivery. The benefit covers 2 deliveries.

About Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women

The Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, launched the “Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women” to support the health and welfare of Pregnant and Lactating mothers along with their children.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Indian citizenship is required

Indian citizenship is required.

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The woman must belong to the Union Territory…

The woman must belong to the Union Territory of Pondicherry through birth or through continuous residence of not less than 3 years.

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Only members of a Scheduled Caste are covered

Only members of a Scheduled Caste are covered.

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The scheme is meant for women

The scheme is meant for women.

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She must be expecting a child

She must be expecting a child.

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The application window opens at 6 months of…

The application window opens at 6 months of pregnancy and closes 3 months after the date of delivery.

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Combined yearly income of the woman and her…

Combined yearly income of the woman and her spouse must not be above ₹ 2,00,000/-.

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Assistance is limited to 2 deliveries

Assistance is limited to 2 deliveries.

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

Benefits Provided

Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

A total of ₹12,000/- is paid as described below:

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Before delivery, ₹ 2,000 in cash is given…

Before delivery, ₹ 2,000 in cash is given each month for the three months leading up to the month of delivery.

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After delivery, ₹ 2,000 in cash is given…

After delivery, ₹ 2,000 in cash is given each month for the three months that follow. Assistance can be claimed for 2 deliveries only.

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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The applicant's Aadhaar Card

The applicant's Aadhaar Card.

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A Caste Certificate

A Caste Certificate.

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A passport-size photograph taken recently

A passport-size photograph taken recently.

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The Discharge Summary/ Birth Certificate

The Discharge Summary/ Birth Certificate.

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A certificate from the Medical Superintendent of a…

A certificate from the Medical Superintendent of a Maternity Hospital/Medical Officer in-charge of a Primary Health Centre, Sub-centre or any other Peripheral Maternity/Health Centre in the Union Territory of Pondicherry.

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The family Ration Card

The family Ration Card.

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The bank passbook

The bank passbook.

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 to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women through the offline application process outlined below.

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Within office hours, call at an Office/ Sub-Office…

Within office hours, call at an Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department and obtain a printed copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff who handle issue and collection of applications.

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Fill out every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized…

Fill out every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attest, if required).

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Lodge the completed and signed form with its…

Lodge the completed and signed form with its documents at the office of the concerned authority.

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Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from that authority…

Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from that authority and confirm it mentions the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women through the online application process outlined below.

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Browse to the Official Website of the Government…

Browse to the Official Website of the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal.

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On the home page, press "Login" at the…

On the home page, press "Login" at the top right; then, on the login screen, press "Register a New Membership".

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Supply all the mandatory information on the Registration…

Supply all the mandatory information on the Registration Page, namely Username, Password, Confirm Password and Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration, enter the Captcha Code and select "Signup".

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Browse again to the Official Website of the…

Browse again to the Official Website of the e-District Portal.

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Press "Login" at the top right of the…

Press "Login" at the top right of the home page, then enter your Username, Password and Captcha Code and select "Sign In".

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You will see the schemes of the Government…

You will see the schemes of the Government of Puducherry arranged Department-wise.

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Pick the scheme you are applying for to…

Pick the scheme you are applying for to reach its online application form.

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Fill in each mandatory field (indicated by a…

Fill in each mandatory field (indicated by a red asterisk) and attach all required documents (self-attest if required).

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Check the declaration box stating "I hereby declare…

Check the declaration box stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge", then submit. Note down the application number, which is also sent to your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID, for tracking your application. 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