Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People
The scheme was introduced to provide two sets of clothing items to poor people (other than SC/Fisherman) once in a year as a measure of Social Security. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide two sets of clothing items to poor people (other than SC/Fisherman) once in a year as a measure of Social Security. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH.
Benefits
Two Sarees, blouse pieces, lungis, and towels, are provided once in a year.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
The applicant should belong to ‘Below Poverty Line’ category.
Application Process
Apply Offline
No separate application is required. As a part of the proactive governance and timely benefits delivery, the beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH. The supply will be made to the holders of red ration cards who have registered with the area Anganwadi.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Two Sarees, blouse pieces, lungis, and towels, are provided once in a year.
Application Process
Apply Offline
No separate application is required. As a part of the proactive governance and timely benefits delivery, the beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH. The supply will be made to the holders of red ration cards who have registered with the area Anganwadi.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People |
| Short Title | FSSDPP |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 18 years |
| Caste/Category | SC, BPL |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 24 Apr 2026
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