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/- pm in addition to the old age pension amount.

Eligibility

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

Application Process

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.

Documents Required

• Aadhar Card
• Residential Certificate
• Medical Certificate from the Medical Authority of the Government Hospital or Institution.
• Photocopy of the old age pension book.