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Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Puducherry

At Elderly Care India, it is our constant endeavour to compile resources and information that can help older people (senior citizens) become aware of their social welfare rights and access the various schemes, programmes and other benefits offered by the Central and State Governments.

The schemes below have been collated from various sources, including myScheme by the Government of India, so that older people who are poor, underprivileged, destitute, widowed or disabled can access financial support schemes that may help strengthen their financial position.

Since this information has been compiled independently, senior citizens are advised to carry out their own due diligence.

Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Puducherry can be downloaded here.

Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer

InformationDetails
State / UTPuducherry
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme DescriptionScheme by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry, was introduced to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who are suffering from TB/Cancer to meet out the medical expenses.
Eligibility
  1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  2. The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
  3. The applicant should be a Old Age Pensioner or a Destitute Pensioner.
  4. The applicant should be suffering from T.B./Cancer.
Central / State SchemeState Level Scheme, Department of Women & Child Development
Implementing AgenciesDepartment of Women & Child Development
Scheme Details₹500/- per month in addition to the old age pension amount.
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card.
  2. Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department.
  3. Income Certificate from the Revenue Department.
  4. Passport-sized Photograph.
  5. Declaration/undertaking (if Any).
  6. Medical Certificate from the Medical Authority of the Government Hospital or Institution.
  7. Photocopy of the Old Age Pension Book
Further Information / Process
  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.
  2. Website: https://wcd.py.gov.in/