Balika Samrithi Yojana
Balika Samrithi Yojana offers financial assistance to lactating mothers of girl children in Puducherry.
Key facts
| Benefit | ₹500 as National Savings Certificate |
|---|---|
| Who | Lactating mothers of girl children |
| Income limit | ₹15,000 per annum |
| Implemented by | Department of Women & Child Development, Puducherry |
| Official portal | wcd.py.gov.in |
| Application window | Application timing not specified in the source. |
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹500, provided as a National Savings Certificate.
Who can apply
- Household income ≤ ₹15,000/year
- Women / girls only
- Resident of Puducherry
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- poor household
Eligible applicants must be female residents of Puducherry, with a family income not exceeding ₹15,000 annually. They should not be income tax payers or have any government employees in the family. The girl child must be born on or after August 15, 1997.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted either offline at designated offices or online by downloading the application form.
- Visit the Department of Women and Child Development office to request the application form or download it online.
- Complete the application form, ensuring all mandatory fields are filled and a passport-sized photograph is attached.
- Gather and self-attest all required documents and attach them to the application.
- Submit the completed application form and documents to the appropriate authority, such as the Deputy Director or Child Development Project Officer.
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment of your application submission, noting the date and any identification number.
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department
- Income Certificate from the Revenue Department
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Declaration/Undertaking (if any)
- Birth Certificate from the Municipality/Commune
- Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo
- Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
- Passport
- Ration Card
- Voter Identity Card
- MGNREGA Card
- Kisan Photo Passbook
- Driving license
- Certificate of identity issued by a Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Application not acknowledged | Ensure to request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority upon submission of the application. |
| Missing documents | Verify that all mandatory documents are attached and self-attested as required before submission. |
Frequently asked questions
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants need to provide an Aadhaar Card, residence and income certificates, a passport-sized photograph, and a birth certificate, among other documents.
Can I apply if I have lived in Puducherry for less than three years?
No, applicants must have continuous residence in Puducherry for at least three years to be eligible.
Is there a deadline for submitting applications?
The scheme does not specify a deadline for application submissions.
What if I do not have an Aadhaar Card?
In the absence of an Aadhaar Card, alternative documents such as a bank passbook, PAN card, or voter identity card can be submitted.
How can I track the status of my application?
Application status can be tracked online through the designated e-district portal.
What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
Eligible lactating mothers receive ₹500 in the form of a National Savings Certificate.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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