The scheme “Grant of Incentive to the Family having One Girl/Two Girl Children and Parents who have undergone Family Planning” is a financial assistance scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. This scheme aims to create awareness about the desirability of the girl child and elevate her status in the family.

Benefits

• Financial assistance of ₹30,000/- for one girl child.
• ₹15,000/- for each of two girl children.
• The amount is deposited in the child’s name and matures when she reaches 18 years of age.

Eligibility

• Parents must be citizens of India and residents of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
• Annual income should not exceed ₹75,000/-.
• Either parent must have undergone Family Planning in a Government or Registered Private Hospital.
• The family should have only one girl child or two girl children and no other issues.
• Marriage of the applicant should be registered.

Application Process

Offline & Online
Online: https://edistrict.py.gov.in/

• Step 1: Obtain the form from the Department of Women and Child Development or print online.
• Step 2: Fill the mandatory fields and attach the required documents.
• Step 3: Submit to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or Child Development Project Officer.

Documents Required

• Residence and Income Certificates.
• Marriage Registration and Sterilization Certificates.
• Age Proof (Birth Certificate/TC) of parents and children.
• Aadhar Card and Ration Card.
• Family photograph.