Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner

📍 Puducherry 📊 State 🕐 21 Feb 2026

About this Scheme

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/Destitute Pensioner Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners.

About This Scheme

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/Destitute Pensioner Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance of ₹.500/- to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who are suffering from T.B./Cancer to meet out the medical expenses.

Benefits

₹ Rs.500/- pm in addition to the old age pension amount.

Eligibility Criteria

Old Age and Destitute pensioners suffering from T.B./Cancer.

Application Process

Apply Offline

Whom to Apply

Puducherry: The Deputy Director (Social Defence), Old Age Pension Section, Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry.

Karaikal: The Child Development Project Officer, Karaikal.

Mahe/Yanam: The Welfare Officer, Mahe/ Yanam.

Processing Time

Depending upon arising of vacancy in the Old Age Pension beneficiaries due to death and other reasons.

In case of delay whom to contact?

Puducherry: The Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Sithankudi, Puducherry.

Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.

Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Scheme Benefits

₹ Rs.500/- pm in addition to the old age pension amount.