The “Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer” scheme, introduced by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry, provides additional financial support to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners suffering from tuberculosis (TB) or cancer. This scheme is aimed at helping the beneficiaries with their medical expenses through a monthly financial assistance of ₹500.
Benefits
- ₹500 per month in addition to the regular old age pension to cover medical expenses related to TB or cancer.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The applicant must be 60 years or older.
- The applicant should be either an Old Age Pensioner or a Destitute Pensioner.
- The applicant must be suffering from TB or Cancer.
Application Process
Offline
- Visit the Department of Women and Child Development’s office or Sub-Office during office hours to collect a hard copy of the application form.
- Alternatively, the applicant can download the form.
- Fill out the application form with all the required details. Attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across) and self-attested copies of the necessary documents.
- Submit the completed application form along with all required documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or Child Development Project Officer, depending on your location. Submit at least 30 days before the proposed treatment date.
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority confirming the submission with essential details like the date and unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (or Aadhaar Enrolment ID if Aadhaar is unavailable, along with one of the following documents):
- Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Ration Card
- Voter ID Card
- MGNREGA Card
- Kisan Photo Passbook
- Driving License
- Certificate of identity issued by a Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on official letterhead
- Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department.
- Income Certificate from the Revenue Department.
- Passport-sized Photograph.
- Medical Certificate from a Government Hospital or Medical Authority.
- Photocopy of the Old Age Pension Book.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What are the key benefits of the scheme for Old Age/Destitute Pensioners suffering from TB/Cancer?
- ₹500 per month in addition to the old age pension to assist with medical expenses for TB or cancer.
- Is there an age requirement for applicants to be eligible for the scheme in Puducherry?
- Yes, the applicant must be 60 years or older.
- How frequently is the financial assistance provided to beneficiaries?
- The financial assistance is provided on a monthly basis.
- Can applicants use the scheme in addition to other government pension schemes?
- Yes, the scheme can be used alongside other government pension schemes.
- Can applicants submit a medical certificate from any hospital?
- The medical certificate must be issued by a Government Hospital or Medical Authority.
- Which department issues the Old Age Pension Book required for application?
- The Department of Women & Child Development issues the Old Age Pension Book.
- Can destitute pensioners apply for this financial assistance?
- Yes, Destitute Pensioners are eligible for this financial assistance.
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