Old Age And Destitute Pension
The Old Age and Destitute Pension Scheme is run by the Government of Puducherry to provide monthly financial assistance to elderly persons, widows, deserted women, unmarried women, and transgender individuals who have no means of support. The scheme helps beneficiaries meet their daily personal expenses and reduces their dependence on others.
What You Get
- Monthly pension assistance
- Financial support for daily personal expenses
- Relief for elderly and vulnerable groups
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Female only
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Elderly persons above a certain age
- Widows, deserted women, unmarried women, and transgender persons
- Must have limited or no means of support
- May have income limits (varies by category)
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Residence Certificate
- 3. Age Proof Document
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Widow Certificate or Marital Status Document
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
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- Female
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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