Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women
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 o...
The pre-natal assistance shall be â‚ą 2,000 in cash per month for three months prior to the month of delivery.
The post-natal assistance shall be â‚ą 2,000 in cash per month for three months following delivery.
**** The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.***
Eligibility (who can apply)
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 â‚ą 2,00,000/-.
The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [Office/ Sub-Office](https://adwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us) of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the [prescribed format](https://adwelfare.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/104-10-1.pdf) of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
**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 concerned authority.
**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**
**Step 1:** Visit the [Official Website](https://edistrict.py.gov.in/) of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women / what is the 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 b...
What are the benefits of Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women?
Financial Assistance of â‚ą12,000/- as follows:
- The pre-natal assistance shall be â‚ą 2,000 in cash per month for three months prior to the month of delivery.
- The post-natal assistance shall be â‚ą 2,000 in cash per month for three months following delivery.
**** The grant of financial as...
How to apply online for Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [Office/ Sub-Office](https://adwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us) of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the [prescribed format](https://adwelfare.p...