The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Allowance to Destitute Women Scheme
The scheme “The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Allowance to Destitute Women Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to the poorest and destitute women in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
About This Scheme
The scheme “The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Allowance to Destitute Women Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to the poorest and destitute women in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Benefits
The quantum of Allowance to Destitute Women shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
Payment of allowance shall be made through Bank Account on a monthly basis.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more than 10 years at the time of making the application.
The applicant should be a poor and destitute woman.
The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month.
The applicant should not be availing of any kind of assistance or pension from the government.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 01: The application form shall be available free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair and the sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). Also, the
application form
can be downloaded from the
official website
.
Step 02: The completely filled application form along with all the relevant documents shall be submitted in the offices of the concerned Child Development Project Officer.
Note 01: The beneficiary shall be required to inform the Director of Social Welfare about the change of address/employment status immediately i.e. within 15 days, if any.
Note 02: In case of failure to inform within 15 days the Director of Social Welfare, shall after due enquiry recover the allowance paid through the Revenue Authorities as arrears of land revenue.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
The quantum of Allowance to Destitute Women shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
Payment of allowance shall be made through Bank Account on a monthly basis.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 01: The application form shall be available free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair and the sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). Also, the application form
can be downloaded from the official website
.
Step 02: The completely filled application form along with all the relevant documents shall be submitted in the offices of the concerned Child Development Project Officer.
Note 01: The beneficiary shall be required to inform the Director of Social Welfare about the change of address/employment status immediately i.e. within 15 days, if any.
Note 02: In case of failure to inform within 15 days the Director of Social Welfare, shall after due enquiry recover the allowance paid through the Revenue Authorities as arrears of land revenue.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Allowance to Destitute Women Scheme |
| Short Title | ANIADWS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| States | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Gender | Female |
| Age Range | Any — 18 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |