“Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide financial assistance (₹25 to ₹125) for t...
Financial assistance ranging from â‚ą25 to â‚ą125 for the purchase of textbooks, notebooks, etc.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 3 years.
The applicant should be a widow.
The annual income of the applicant should not exceed â‚ą24,000.
The child of the applicant should be a Student.
The child of the applicant should have obtained not less than 50% marks in every class.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [Office/ Sub-Office](https://wcd.py.gov.in/office-locations) of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
**Online**
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows / what is the eligibility?
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 3 years.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed â‚ą24,000.
- The child...
What are the benefits of Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows?
Financial assistance ranging from â‚ą25 to â‚ą125 for the purchase of textbooks, notebooks, etc.
How to apply online for Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [Office/ Sub-Office](https://wcd.py.gov.in/office-locations) of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff e...