Hiv / Aids Pension Scheme
in Puducherry
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Hiv / Aids Pension Scheme in Puducherry
Hiv / Aids Pension Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Hiv / Aids Pension Scheme in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
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.
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.
Benefits
₹ 1500/- per month with age less than 60 years.
₹ 2000/- per month with age between 60 years and 79 years.
₹ 3000/- per month with age 80 years and above.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Registration / Treatment Certificate issued by the ART Medical Officer concerned. |
| 2 | Copy of Aadhaar card. |
| 3 | Copy of Voter ID card. |
| 4 | Copy of Ration card. |
How to Apply in Puducherry
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. The selectio…
Offline 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. The selection is periodical and depends on the vacancies and on the availability of funds. Puducherry: The Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Sithankudi, Puducherry. Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal. Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Hiv / Aids Pension Scheme in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Hiv / Aids Pension Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Hiv / Aids Pension Scheme in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility criteria may vary, but typically individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS, are residents of Puducherry, and meet certain income and other criteria may be eligible for the scheme.