Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women

Key facts

Benefit	₹12,000 (one-time) for two deliveries
Who	Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant Women
Income limit	₹2,00,000
Implemented by	Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Application window	Apply from 6 months of pregnancy to 3 months post-delivery.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a total of ₹12,000, distributed as ₹2,000 per month for three months before and after delivery, applicable for a maximum of two deliveries.

Who can apply

Household income ≤ ₹2,00,000/year
Women / girls only
For: pregnant
Category: SC
Resident of Puducherry
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Eligible applicants must be female, belong to the Scheduled Caste, and be residents of Puducherry. They should have an annual income not exceeding ₹2,00,000 and must not be income tax payers or government employees. Applications can be made during pregnancy or within three months post-delivery.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted both online and offline through the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department.

Visit the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department office during working hours.
Request the application form from the designated staff.
Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
Submit the application form along with documents to the concerned authority.
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of submission with relevant details.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Residence-cum-nativity Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate
Recent passport-size photograph
Discharge Summary/ Birth Certificate
Certificate Issued by the Medical Superintendent of Maternity Hospital/Medical Officer
Ration Card
Bank Passbook

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all mandatory documents are attached and the application form is filled correctly before submission.
Payment not received	Check with the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department for the status of your application and ensure you have a receipt of submission.

Frequently asked questions

Can non-Scheduled Caste individuals apply for this scheme?

No, this scheme is exclusively for individuals belonging to the Scheduled Caste.

What is the maximum annual income to qualify for this scheme?

The combined annual income of the applicant and spouse must not exceed ₹2,00,000.

How long must one reside in Puducherry to be eligible?

Applicants must have continuous residence in Puducherry for at least three years.

What is the financial assistance structure during pregnancy?

The scheme provides ₹2,000 per month for three months before and after delivery.

Can the financial assistance be claimed for more than two deliveries?

No, the assistance is limited to a maximum of two deliveries per beneficiary.

Who manages this scheme in Puducherry?

The Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, oversees the implementation of this scheme.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.