Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women
This scheme provides financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women belonging to Scheduled Caste communities in Puducherry who live below the poverty line. Run by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, it aims to support the health and nutrition of mothers and their newborn children during pregnancy and breastfeeding periods.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for pregnant women
- Support during lactation period
- Assistance for child welfare and nutrition
- Healthcare support for mother and child
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must belong to Scheduled Caste community
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Must be pregnant or lactating
- Must be from a poor or economically weaker household
- Age should be within reproductive years
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Pregnancy Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. 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
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Women & Child
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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