Government schemes in Puducherry
72 schemes listed for Puducherry. Central schemes apply here too — use the eligibility checker to find everything you qualify for.
Government schemes for residents of Puducherry
The union territory of Puducherry runs a wide, well-funded welfare programme for its small population, with schemes for women, students, the elderly, farmers, and fishing communities across its scattered regions. Residents can also claim every central scheme, including PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Awas Yojana.
State benefits usually need a Puducherry residence proof and the relevant card; central schemes run on Aadhaar. Explore the schemes listed below and use the eligibility checker to filter them to your situation.
The Advance/High Skill Training in Coir scheme in Puducherry offers skill development for coir artisans with financial support.
StateAnnual Insurance Premium for Boat OwnersThe scheme offers a subsidy for boat owners in Puducherry to support their annual insurance premiums.
StateAnnual Tour to the Differently Abled PersonsThe Annual Tour to the Differently Abled Persons scheme offers free yearly tours for eligible differently abled individuals in Puducherry.
StateARAVANAIPPUARAVANAIPPU provides monthly financial aid of ₹1200 to lactating mothers in Puducherry to support the nutrition of their girl children.
StateAssistance for Energy and Water ConservationThe scheme offers financial assistance for energy and water audits to entrepreneurs in Puducherry.
StateAssistance for Technology AcquisitionThe scheme offers financial assistance for technology acquisition to entrepreneurs in Puducherry.
StateAward of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste StudentsOne-time cash grant of ₹1,000 for Scheduled Caste students in Puducherry scoring 65% or above in matriculation.
StateBalika Samrithi YojanaBalika Samrithi Yojana offers financial assistance to lactating mothers of girl children in Puducherry.
StateCapital Investment Subsidy (for New and Existing Industries)The Capital Investment Subsidy scheme in Puducherry offers financial support to new and existing industries.
StateCapital Investment Subsidy: Physically Handicapped Persons/ Ex-ServicemenThis scheme offers a capital investment subsidy to physically handicapped entrepreneurs and ex-servicemen in Puducherry.
StateCapital Investment Subsidy: Thrust Area IndustriesThe Capital Investment Subsidy for Thrust Area Industries in Puducherry supports entrepreneurs with a one-time subsidy for plant and machinery investments.
StateCash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC ExaminationThis scheme awards cash prizes to top visually impaired students in Puducherry's SSLC and HSC exams.
StateCash Grant in lieu of Sewing MachineThis scheme offers a one-time cash grant of ₹10,000 to widows of ex-servicemen in Puducherry for purchasing a sewing machine.
StateConducting of Exhibitions Component of the Development of Coir SchemeThe scheme provides financial support for participants in coir exhibitions in Puducherry.
StateConversion/Modernisation of Mechanised Fishing Boats for Deep Sea FishingThe scheme offers financial assistance for converting or modernizing mechanized fishing boats in Puducherry.
StateDeepawali Cash Gift Scheme (PULWS)The Deepawali Cash Gift Scheme provides ₹500 to unorganized workers in Puducherry during Diwali.
StateDevelopment of HandicraftsThe Development of Handicrafts scheme in Puducherry supports artisans through training and financial assistance.
StateDisablement Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)The Disablement Benefit Scheme provides financial aid to registered construction workers with disabilities in Puducherry.
StateDiwali Gift Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)The Diwali Gift Benefit Scheme provides ₹2,000 annually to registered construction workers in Puducherry for Diwali celebrations.
StateEmployment IncentiveThe Employment Incentive scheme in Puducherry offers a wage subsidy to encourage local employment.
StateExposure Tour for the Coir ArtisansThe Exposure Tour for Coir Artisans in Puducherry offers skill enhancement opportunities through visits to coir units in other states.
StateFamily CounselingFamily Counseling in Puducherry offers counselling and rehabilitative services to residents facing social issues.
StateFestival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare)The Festival Gift Coupons scheme provides financial assistance to eligible ex-servicemen and their widows in Puducherry.
StateFinancial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste BridesThis scheme offers financial aid for the marriage of poor Scheduled Caste brides in Puducherry.
StateFinancial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ CancerMonthly financial aid of ₹500 for old age pensioners in Puducherry suffering from TB or cancer.
StateFinancial Grant for Reactivation of Mechanised BoatsThis scheme provides a one-time financial grant of ₹10,000 for reactivating mechanized boats in Puducherry.
StateFree Distribution of Blankets and Chappals to Senior CitizenThis scheme provides free blankets and chappals annually to senior citizens in Puducherry.
StateFuneral Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)The Funeral Assistance Scheme provides financial aid for funeral expenses to the dependents of deceased construction workers in Puducherry.
StateFuneral Assistance Scheme (PULWS)The Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS) provides financial aid for funeral expenses to the nominees of deceased unorganized workers in Puducherry.
StateGovernment Hostel for Working Women/ Girl StudentsThe scheme provides affordable hostel accommodation for working women and girl students in Puducherry.
StateGovernment Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing ImpairedThis scheme provides educational and living support for visually and hearing-impaired children in Puducherry.
StateGrant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty LineFinancial aid of ₹25,000 for the marriage of poor brides in Puducherry living below the poverty line.
StateGrant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/Destitute PensionerThis scheme provides financial aid for funeral expenses to old age and destitute pensioners in Puducherry.
StateGrant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating WomenFinancial aid of ₹12,000 for poor Scheduled Caste pregnant and lactating women in Puducherry.
StateGrant of Fuel Subsidy to Differently Abled Persons Who Are Owning Motorised VehiclesThis scheme provides a fuel subsidy to differently abled individuals owning motorised vehicles in Puducherry.
StateGrant of Incentive to the Family having One Girl/Two Girl Children and Parents who have undergone Family PlanningThis scheme offers financial assistance to families with one or two girl children who have undergone family planning in Puducherry.
StateGrant of Margin Money for Availing Capital LoanThis scheme offers margin money to entrepreneurs in Puducherry for establishing or revitalizing coir industries.
StateGrant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's DaughterFinancial aid of ₹25,000 for widows in Puducherry to support their daughter's marriage expenses.
StateGrant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl StudentsThe scheme offers a scholarship of ₹1,000 per year to Scheduled Caste girl students in Puducherry for primary education.
StateGrant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker SectionThis scheme offers a one-time subsidy of ₹2,500 to eligible bridegrooms from weaker sections in Puducherry for purchasing Mangalyam.
StateGrant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing UnitThis scheme offers a subsidy for establishing ice plants, cold storage, and fish processing units in Puducherry.
StateGrant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled PersonsMonthly transport allowance of ₹300 for differently abled individuals in Puducherry.
StateGrant to Subsidy for Raw Materials ProcurementThe scheme offers a 15% subsidy on raw materials procurement for coir industry units in Puducherry, up to ₹5,00,000 annually.
StateGrant-in-Aid to Industrial Association, CII, Industrial NGOs for Promotion of SME ClustersFinancial aid for Industrial Associations, CII, and NGOs to promote SME clusters in Puducherry.
StateGrant-in-aid to Non-governmental OrganisationsThe scheme provides financial support to NGOs in Puducherry for maintaining residential homes for vulnerable groups.
StateGrant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social DefenceFinancial aid for NGOs managing residential homes for children, the elderly, and vulnerable individuals in Puducherry.
StateHearing Aid Grant (Sainik Welfare)The Hearing Aid Grant provides financial assistance to ex-servicemen and their widows in Puducherry for purchasing hearing aids.
StateHigher Educational Finance Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)The Higher Educational Finance Assistance Scheme provides financial aid to wards of construction workers in Puducherry for higher education.
StateHIV / AIDS Pension SchemeThe HIV/AIDS Pension Scheme in Puducherry provides monthly financial support to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
StateHome for the AgedThe Home for the Aged scheme in Puducherry offers accommodation and meals for senior citizens at a subsidized rate.
StateIncentive Award to Inter-Caste Married CouplesThe scheme offers financial assistance to inter-caste married couples in Puducherry to promote social integration.
StateIncentive For Eye DonorsThe Incentive For Eye Donors scheme offers financial assistance to relatives of eye donors in Puducherry.
StateInfrastructure SubsidyThe Infrastructure Subsidy in Puducherry offers financial support for investments in large-scale industrial infrastructure.
StateInsurance Scheme For ArtisansThe Insurance Scheme for Artisans in Puducherry provides financial assistance to artisans in case of natural death or disability.
StateInterest Subsidy (For Micro, Small, Medium and Large New Industries)The Interest Subsidy scheme in Puducherry offers financial support to new industries on their interest payments.
StateManagement TrainingThe Management Training scheme in Puducherry offers subsidized training for entrepreneurs to enhance productivity.
StateMarriage Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)The Marriage Assistance Scheme provides financial aid for the marriage of children of registered construction workers in Puducherry.
StateMarriage Grant for One Daughter (Sainik Welfare)The Marriage Grant for One Daughter scheme offers financial aid for the marriage of a daughter of ex-servicemen in Puducherry.
StateMedical Camps (Allopathy and Indian systems of Medicine)Free health checkups and medicines for senior citizens in Puducherry.
StateMedical Termination of Pregnancy Scheme (PULWS)The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Scheme (PULWS) provides financial aid for pregnancy termination in Puducherry.
StateMotivation of Unemployed Persons to Start Self-employed EnterprisesThis scheme promotes self-employment among unemployed individuals in Puducherry by providing loans for business ventures.
StateMotivation Of Unemployed Persons To Start Self-Employed Enterprises SchemeThe MUPSES scheme supports unemployed individuals in Puducherry to start self-employed enterprises with financial assistance.
StateNatural Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)The Natural Death Benefit Scheme provides financial aid to nominees of deceased construction workers in Puducherry.
StateOld Age And Destitute PensionThe Old Age And Destitute Pension Scheme in Puducherry provides financial support to vulnerable groups including the elderly and women.
StateOne Time Cash Incentive towards Learning DrivingThis scheme offers a one-time cash incentive of ₹4,000 to unemployed ex-servicemen in Puducherry for learning to drive.
StateOpening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls HostelsThe scheme provides hostel facilities for Scheduled Caste students in Puducherry to support their education.
StateOrganizing/ Participation in Exhibitions /Trade Fairs /Expo /Seminars /Investors Meets, etcThis scheme supports artisans and unit industrialists in Puducherry to participate in exhibitions and trade fairs with financial assistance.
StateOutstanding ExporterThe Outstanding Exporter scheme in Puducherry awards cash to exceptional exporters to encourage industrial growth.
StateReimbursement of College Fees for Scheduled Caste Students in Professional Colleges (Top 20)This scheme offers fee reimbursement for SC students in Puducherry's top professional colleges.
StateRent SubsidyThe Rent Subsidy scheme in Puducherry supports female and SC/ST entrepreneurs with monthly rent assistance for five years.
StateState Award for the Welfare of the HandicappedThe State Award for the Welfare of the Handicapped in Puducherry recognizes contributions to the differently abled with cash awards.
StateSupply of Prosthetic Appliances to Differently Abled PersonsThe scheme provides free prosthetic appliances to differently-abled individuals in Puducherry to aid mobility.