Puducherry
Grant of Incentive to the Family having One Girl/Two Girl Children and Parents who have undergone Family Planning
Main benefit
Financial assistance of ₹30,000/- for one girl child, and ₹15,000/- for each of two girl children.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Age up to 21
- Family income up to ₹75 thousand a year
- For: Female
About
The scheme "Grant of Incentive to the Family having One Girl/Two Girl Children and Parents who have undergone Family Planning" is a financial assistance scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. This scheme aims to create awareness among parents about the desirability of the girl child and elevate the status of the girl child in the family. The scheme provides an amount of ₹30,000/- deposited in the name of the girl child, and in the case of two girl children, ₹15,000/- is deposited in the name of each. The maturity value is given to the girl child/children when she attains the age of 18 years.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹30,000/- for one girl child, and ₹15,000/- for each of two girl children.
- The incentive amount is deposited in the name of the girl child/children and matures when the child reaches 18 years of age.
Who can apply
- The parents should be citizens of India.
- Either of the parents should be a native of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than five years.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹75,000/- per annum.
- The age of the parents should not be below 21 years for the father and 18 years for the mother at the time of their marriage.
- Either of the parents should have undergone Family Planning in a Central/State Government Hospital/ Private (Registered).
- The parents should have only one girl child/two girl children.
- The marriage of the applicant should be registered in the Registration Department/Municipality/Commune Panchayat.
Documents needed
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How to apply
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
Common questions
Can the applicant choose to track the status of their application, and if so, how?
Yes, applicants can track their application status through the official e-district portal.
In the absence of an Aadhaar Number, what alternative documents can be provided along with the Aadhaar Enrolment ID?
Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo, PAN Card, Passport, Ration Card, Voter Identity Card, MGNREGA Card, Kisan Photo Passbook, Driving license, Certificate of identity issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar, or any other specified document.
Which department issues the Income and Residence Certificate?
The Revenue Department issues the Income and Residence Certificate.
How is the number of girl children determined for eligibility, and what documents are needed for this?
The parents should have only one girl child/two girl children, and the Certificate of Birth of Girl Child/Children is required.
What documents are needed to verify the age of the parents applying for the scheme?
Age proof documents such as Birth Certificate/TC of parents are required.
What documents are required to prove the eligibility criteria of annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum?
Income and Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department is required.
How is the citizenship requirement defined for parents applying for the scheme?
The parents should be citizens of India, and either of them should be a native of Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of not less than five years.
What are the eligibility criteria regarding the parents' age and Family Planning?
The parents should be at least 21 years old (father) and 18 years old (mother) at the time of marriage, and either of them should have undergone Family Planning.
Can you explain the maturity conditions for the incentive amount under the scheme?
The deposited amount matures when the girl child reaches 18 years of age.
How much financial assistance is provided for one girl child and each of two girl children?
₹30,000/- is provided for one girl child, and ₹15,000/- is deposited in the name of each of two girl children.
Can the parents or legal guardians have any control over the deposited amount until the girl child reaches 18 years of age?
No, the deposited amount is intended for the exclusive benefit of the girl child and cannot be controlled or accessed by parents or guardians.
Does the scheme provide any additional benefits or bonuses along with the initial financial assistance?
The scheme primarily provides the specified financial assistance and does not include additional bonuses or benefits.