Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows
✓ Information verified — June 2026“Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide financial assistance (₹25 to ₹125) for the education of poor widows' children up to higher secondary or equivalent.
What You Get
- Monthly educational allowance to support schooling costs
- Financial assistance ranging from ₹25 to ₹125 per month
- Coverage for education up to higher secondary or equivalent level
- Direct financial support to reduce educational burden on widow families
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Child's mother must be a widow
- Family income must be below the poverty line or meet income limits set by the state
- Child must be enrolled in school up to higher secondary level
- Residency in Puducherry (Pondicherry)
- Child must be studying regularly at an educational institution
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate of Father
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. School Enrollment Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Widow Certificate
- 7. Residence Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/eacwRelated Schemes
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