The KULAVILAKKU scheme is an initiative by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry, aimed at enhancing the nutritional status of pregnant women. Eligible beneficiaries receive financial assistance of ₹500 during their pregnancies, a crucial step toward ensuring the well-being of both mother and child. The benefit is provided for up to two pregnancies only.
Benefits
- ₹500 financial assistance during pregnancy.
- Note: The benefit is provided for up to two pregnancies only.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
- Residency: Must be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or have resided there continuously for not less than 5 years.
- Gender: Must be a woman.
- Pregnancy Status: Must be pregnant and have crossed seven months of pregnancy.
- Age: Must have attained the age of 18 years.
- Income: Annual income should not exceed ₹24,000.
- Pregnancy Limit: Benefits are provided for up to two pregnancies only.
Application Process
Offline Application Steps
- Obtain the Application Form
- Visit the Office/Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development during office hours and request the prescribed application form.
- Alternatively, download and print the application form from the official website.
- Fill out the Application Form
- Complete all mandatory fields.
- Attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required).
- Self-attest copies of all mandatory documents (if required).
- Submit the Application
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed date.
- Obtain Acknowledgment
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department
- Income Certificate from the Revenue Department
- Declaration/Undertaking (if any)
- Medical Certificate from a Competent Authority
Note: In the absence of an Aadhaar Card, the applicant must provide their Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with ANY ONE of the following documents:
- 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 issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
- Certificate of identity having a photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letterhead
- Any other document as specified by the Department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can an applicant below the age of 18 apply for the scheme?
A: No, applicants must have attained the age of 18 years to be eligible for the scheme.
Q: How many pregnancies are considered for benefits under the scheme?
A: The benefit is provided for up to two pregnancies only.
Q: What department oversees the “KULAVILAKKU” scheme?
A: The scheme is overseen by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry.
Q: Can an applicant provide an Aadhaar Enrolment ID in place of an Aadhaar Card?
A: Yes, in the absence of an Aadhaar Card, the applicant can provide their Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with any one of the specified documents.
Q: What is the maximum annual income for eligibility under the scheme?
A: The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹24,000.
Q: How can one track the status of their application?
A: Applicants should request a receipt or acknowledgment upon submission, which may contain details for tracking the application status.
Q: What is the grievance redressal mechanism for the “KULAVILAKKU” scheme?
A: For grievances, applicants can contact the Office/Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development or refer to the official guidelines for detailed procedures.
Q: How is eligibility proven in the absence of an Aadhaar Card?
A: In the absence of an Aadhaar Card, the applicant must provide their Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with any one of the specified documents to prove eligibility.
Q: What documents are required for scheme application?
A: Required documents include a passport-sized photograph, Aadhaar Card, Residence Certificate, Income Certificate, Declaration/Undertaking (if any), and a Medical Certificate from a Competent Authority.
Q: When does the applicant become eligible for consideration under the scheme?
A: The applicant becomes eligible after crossing seven months of pregnancy.
Q: What is the financial assistance provided to eligible beneficiaries during pregnancy?
A: Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹500 during pregnancy.
Q: How many pregnancies are eligible for benefits under the scheme?
A: Benefits are provided for up to two pregnancies only.