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

About This Scheme

The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide assistance for the well-being of Pregnant and Lactating mothers and their children.

Eligibility

- The applicant should be a citizen of India. - The applicant should belong to the Union Territory of Pondicherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than 3 years. - The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste. - The applicant should be a woman. - The applicant should be pregnant. - The applicant should apply from 6 months of pregnancy and within 3 months from the date of delivery. - The annual income of the applicant and spouse should not exceed ₹ 2,00,000/-. - The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.

Benefits

Financial Assistance of ₹12,000/- as follows: - The pre-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months prior to the month of delivery. - The post-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months following delivery. ** The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.*

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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