Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer
“Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Puducherry, was introduced to extend a helping hand by way of financial assistance to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who are suffering from TB/Cancer to meet the medical expenses.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry, was introduced to extend a helping hand by way of a monthly financial assistance of ₹ 500/- to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who are suffering from TB/Cancer to meet out the medical expenses.
Benefits
₹500/- per month in addition to the old age pension amount.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
The applicant should be a Old Age Pensioner or a Destitute Pensioner.
The applicant should be suffering from T.B./Cancer.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the
Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the
prescribed format
of the application form.
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 Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
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).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
₹500/- per month in addition to the old age pension amount.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format
of the application form.
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 Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer |
| Short Title | FAOAPSTBC |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Categories | Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 30 — 18 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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