Medical Termination of Pregnancy Scheme (PULWS)

Description
The "Medical Termination of Pregnancy Scheme PULWS " is a Welfare Scheme for the Unorganized Workers in Puducherry by the "Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society", Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The Society extends ₹250/- to the member/ spouse of the member for the Medical Termination of Pregnancy not more than two occasions . The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer DBT into the bank account. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹250/- (not more than two occasions).
• The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. - The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
3. - The applicant should be an Unorganized Worker: Taxi and Auto Drivers, Workers Employed in Shops & Catering Establishments, Carpenters, Nathaswara Vidwans, Hair Dressers, Tailors, Cycle Rickshaw Drivers, Cobblers, Washermans, Goldsmith, Blacksmith, Brass Vessel Makers, Sculptors, Loading and Unloading Workers, Tree Climbers, Pottery Workers, Coir Workers, Toddy Neera Tappers, Bullock Cart Drivers, Thatchers, Cooks, Hawkers, News Paper Vendors, Workers Engaged in Bricks and Tiles Manufacturing, One Hundred, Workers Engaged in Distribution of Liquid Petroleum Gas Cylinder, Domestic Workers, Light Music Instrument Players, Automobile Workshop Workers.
4. - The applicant should be enrolled with the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society.
5. - The applicant should be between 18 to 59 years of age.
6. - The applicant should be taking an Annual Subscription of ₹100/- every year.
7. - The applicant should be paying a Registration Fee of ₹25/-.
8. - The applicant should be Pregnant.
9. - The applicant should be willing to terminate the pregnancy.
10. - The benefits are provided for up to two ocassions of Medical Termination of Pregnancy.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, and obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority e…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, and obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: 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).
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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: Step 3: The interested construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
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Step 3: The interested construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification numb…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form 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).

Required Documents
• Two Passport-size Photographs.
• Residential/Domicile Certificate.
• Original Birth Certificate.
• Discharge Slip.
• Last Subscription Bill.
• Society ID Card/ Proof of Registration.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Ration Card.
• Bank Details.
• Medical Certificate, issued by a registered medical practitioner confirming the need for the termination of pregnancy, based on the conditions specified under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
• Additional medical reports or documents that support the need for the termination of pregnancy.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which entity of the Labour Department of Pudcherry administers this scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society under the Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry.

Q: What is the mode of payment for the benefit under the scheme?
A: The benefit is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Q: Are applications for this scheme accepted online or offline?
A: Applications for this scheme are accepted offline. Interested applicants need to visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society to obtain the application form.

Q: What is the common eligibility criteria to apply for the welfare schemes of the "Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society"?
A: To be eligible, the applicant should be an Indian citizen, a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry, an unorganized worker in specified occupations, enrolled with the Welfare Society, aged between 18 to 59 years, and meeting the annual subscription and registration fee requirements.

Q: What occupations are considered as "Unorganized Workers" under the scheme?
A: Occupations such as taxi and auto drivers, workers employed in shops and catering establishments, carpenters, hairdressers, cobblers, and various others are considered as unorganized workers eligible for the scheme.

Q: How much is the Annual Subscription for the Maternity Benefit Scheme, and who is required to pay it?
A: The applicant needs to pay an annual subscription of [?]100 every year to avail the benefits under the scheme.

Q: Where can an interested applicant obtain the application form for the scheme?
A: The applicant should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, to obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost.

Q: Is self-attestation required for attaching documents with the application?
A: Yes, applicants need to self-attest the copies of mandatory documents while submitting the application.

Q: How can an applicant request a receipt or acknowledgement for the submitted application?
A: The applicant should request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. The receipt should contain essential details such as the date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.

Q: Are there any specific locations where the application forms are available, or is it only at the main office?
A: The application forms can be obtained from the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, where the concerned authority is exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Q: What steps should an interested construction worker follow to apply for the scheme?
A: Interested construction workers should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, obtain the application form, fill in mandatory fields, attach required documents, and submit the completed form to the concerned authority.

Q: Can applicants track the status of their application for the scheme?
A: No, but the applicants can request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority as a form of confirmation upon submission.