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

1. ₹ Rs.500/- pm in addition to the old age pension amount.

Old Age and Destitute pensioners suffering from T.B./Cancer.

Offline

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

• Depending upon arising of vacancy in the Old Age Pension beneficiaries due to death and 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.

1. Aadhar Card
2. Residential Certificate
3. Medical Certificate from the Medical Authority of the Government Hospital or Institution.
4. Photocopy of the old age pension book.

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/Destitute Pensioner Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance of ₹.500/- to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who are suffering from T.B./Cancer to meet out the medical expenses.