Question: Give me details about Grant of Financial Assistance to the Poor Parents Having Only One Girl Child Who is Studying 8th to 10th Standard.

Answer: **Benefits:** â‚¹ 25,000/- will be deposited in a fixed deposit in the Post Office in the form of a National Savings Certificate in the name of
the Girl Child.The maturity amount will be released when the girl child attains the age of eighteen years.EligibilityThe applicant should
be a citizen of India.The applicant should be a native of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than five
years.The applicant should have an annual income not exceeding â‚¹75,000/-.The applicant should have only one living girl child and no
other issue.Application ProcessOfflineOnlineStep 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of
the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the
staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.ORThe interested applicant should take print of the prescribed
format of the application form.Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph
(signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).Step 3: Submit the duly filled and
signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project
Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.Step 4: 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 Required1. Aadhaar Card.2. Residence
Certificate From the Revenue Department.3. Income Certificate From the Revenue Department.4. Voter ID Card.5. Passport-sized
Photograph.6. Declaration/Undertaking (if any).7. Certificate from MP/MLA/Commissioner of Municipality/Commune
Panchayat/Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.8. Certificate of Birth of the Girl Child.9. Forwarding Certificate
From the Head of the Educational Institution.10. Family Ration Card Duly Attested by a Gazetted Officer.11. Election Identity Card of
the Parents Duly Attested by a Gazetted Officer.12. Study Certificate From the School.ï»¿In the absence of an Aadhaar Card; the
applicant is required to provide his/her Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with ANY ONE of the following documents - 1. Bank or Post
Office Passbook with Photo.2. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.3. Passport.4. Ration Card.5. Voter Identity Card.6. MGNREGA
Card.7. Kisan Photo Passbook.8. Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).9.
Certificate of identity having a photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letterhead.10. Any other
document as specified by the Department.Frequently Asked QuestionsCan the applicant exceed the income limit of â‚¹75,000/- and still
be eligible?No, the applicant's annual income should not exceed â‚¹75,000/- to meet the eligibility criteria. How is the fixed deposit in
the Post Office managed?The â‚¹25,000/- financial assistance is deposited in the form of a National Savings Certificate, maturing when
the girl child turns eighteen. Why is the study certificate from the school required in the application?The study certificate validates the
enrollment and attendance of the girl child in the specified educational standard. Who attests the Election Identity Card of the parents?
The Election Identity Card of the parents should be duly attested by a Gazetted Officer. What is the purpose of the Certificate of Birth of
the Girl Child in the application?The certificate verifies the birth of the girl child, ensuring eligibility for the scheme. Can the applicant
be from outside Puducherry?No, the applicant must be a native of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than
five years. Is there an alternative document if the applicant doesn't have an Aadhaar Card?Yes, the applicant can submit an Aadhaar
Enrolment ID along with specified documents like Passport, Voter ID, or Ration Card. How is the family ration card attested for the
application?The Family Ration Card should be duly attested by a Gazetted Officer. What is the role of the Head of the Educational
Institution in the application process?The Head of the Educational Institution provides a forwarding certificate as part of the required
documentation. How is the maturity amount of the fixed deposit released?The maturity amount is released when the girl child reaches
the age of eighteen years. Is the financial assistance taxable?The â‚¹25,000/- financial assistance provided under the scheme is exempt
from income tax.Are there any conditions for utilizing the maturity amount once it's released?The maturity amount can be utilized at the
discretion of the girl child or her legal guardian for her welfare or future endeavors.Sources And ReferencesCitizen's CharterRTI
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Studying 8th to 10th StandardFamilyFinancial AssistanceGirl ChildParentStudentDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication
ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe scheme "Grant of Financial Assistance to the Poor Parents Having Only
One Girl Child Who is Studying 8th to 10th Standard" is a welfare scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development,
Government of Puducherry. This scheme was introduced to promote small family norms, uplift the welfare of girl children, and ease the
financial burden on parents during their daughter's marriage. The scheme provides â‚¹25,000/- financial assistance for single girl children
studying in 8th to 10th standard. OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates availableÂ©2024Powered
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