Hiv / Aids Pension Scheme
The Government of Puducherry introduced the HIV / AIDS Pension Scheme to extend a helping hand through monthly financial assistance to HIV/AIDS Affected People so that they could defray some petty personal/ medical expenses without depending on others.
About This Scheme
The Government of Puducherry introduced the HIV / AIDS Pension Scheme to extend a helping hand through monthly financial assistance to HIV/AIDS Affected People so that they could defray some petty personal/ medical expenses without depending on others.
Benefits
âš 1500/- per month with age less than 60 years.
âš 2000/- per month with age between 60 years and 79 years.
âš 3000/- per month with age 80 years and above.
Eligibility Criteria
He/She must be a resident of UT of Puducherry.
He/She should be a registrant in the ART Centre, IGMC&RI, Puducherry / Link ART Centre JIPMER in respect of Puducherry region, ART Centre, Nagapattinam in respect of Karaikal region, ART Centre, Calicut in respect of Mahe region, ART Centre, Kakinada in respect of Yanam region and taking regular treatment and any other ART/Link ART centres to be established in future in the UT of Puducherry.
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
The selection is periodical and depends on the vacancies and on the availability of funds.
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
Benefits
âš 1500/- per month with age less than 60 years.
âš 2000/- per month with age between 60 years and 79 years.
âš 3000/- per month with age 80 years and above.
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
The selection is periodical and depends on the vacancies and on the availability of funds.
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.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Hiv / Aids Pension Scheme |
| Short Title | Haps |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any â 18 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in â |