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 to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners.
Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner - Introduction
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.
Benefits
- Rs. 500 per month in addition to the old age pension amount.
Eligibility
Old Age and Destitute pensioners suffering from T.B./Cancer.
Application Process
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.
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