Question: Tell me about the Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women scheme.

Answer: such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).Documents RequiredResidence-cum-
nativity Certificate.Aadhaar Card.Caste Certificate.Recent passport-size photograph.Discharge Summary/ Birth Certificate.Certificate
Issued by the Medical Superintendent of Maternity Hospital/Medical Officer in-charge of the Primary Health Centre, Sub-centre or Any
Other Peripheral Maternity/Health Centre of the Union Territory of Pondicherry. Ration Card.Bank Passbook.Frequently Asked
QuestionsCan non-Scheduled Caste individuals apply for this scheme?No, the scheme is specifically designed for individuals belonging
to the Scheduled Caste. What department within the Government of Puducherry oversees the implementation of this scheme?The Adi
Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, is responsible for the implementation and management of the scheme. What
role does the annual income of the applicant and spouse play in determining eligibility?To qualify for the scheme, the combined annual
income of the applicant and spouse should not exceed â‚¹2,00,000. Is continuous residence in the Union Territory of Pondicherry a
mandatory criterion?Yes, applicants need to have continuous residence in the Union Territory of Pondicherry for a minimum of 3 years
to be eligible for the scheme. What is the division of financial assistance during the prenatal and postnatal periods?The scheme allocates
â‚¹2,000 in cash per month for three months before delivery as prenatal assistance and â‚¹2,000 in cash per month for three months after
delivery as postnatal assistance. When should applicants ideally apply for the scheme?Applicants should apply within 6 months of
pregnancy and up to 3 months from the date of delivery to be eligible for the financial assistance. Can the financial assistance be availed
for more than two deliveries?No, the financial assistance is restricted to a maximum of 2 deliveries per eligible beneficiary. What are the
specific financial benefits offered under this scheme?The scheme provides a financial assistance of â‚¹12,000 in cash, distributed as
â‚¹2,000 per month for three months prior to delivery and â‚¹2,000 per month for three months post-delivery, for a maximum of 2
deliveries. Who introduced the scheme "Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women," and what
is its primary objective?The scheme was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, with the aim
of providing assistance for the well-being of Pregnant and Lactating mothers and their children. Are there any specific provisions for
persons with disabilities under this scheme?No provisions for persons with disabilities are mentioned in the guidelines of this scheme.
Can Applicants From The Neighboring States/UTs Also Apply To This Scheme?Unfortunately, this scheme is exclusively available to
permanent residents of the Puducherry. Applicants from neighboring States/UTs, among others, are not eligible to apply. Is There Any
Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation
in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's
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