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Government Schemes in Puducherry

Government of Puducherry and central schemes available to Puducherry residents.

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Transport & InfrastructurePuducherry

Free Bus Pass for Media Persons

Free bus pass (valid for one year) for professional travel needs. **Time Limit for Issue of a Fresh Bus Pass:** Two weeks from the date of application. **Time Limit for Renewal of…

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Health & WellnessPuducherry

Free Medical Card for Media Persons

Identification Cards/Certificates will be issued to the eligible media persons for availing the following facilities - - Free medical facilities to the press correspondents and…

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Social welfare & EmpowermentPuducherry

Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People

10 kg of free rice is supplied through fair-price shops during natural calamities and on two important festive occasions every year.

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Social welfare & EmpowermentPuducherry

Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS)

- Financial Assistance of ₹7,000/- to the nominee of the deceased member towards funeral expenses. - The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank…

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Social welfare & EmpowermentPuducherry

Funeral Grant (Sainik Welfare)

- In case of death of the ESM, ₹12,000/- is provided to the ESM's Widow. - In the case of the death of the Widow of the ESM, ₹10,000/- is provided to a member of the ESM's…

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Women and ChildPuducherry

Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students

- Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹650 for working women, ₹500 for girl students. - Furnished Accommodation with Essential Facilities: a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards…

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Social welfare & EmpowermentPuducherry

Grant-in-aid to Non-governmental Organisations

- 90% of estimated maintenance cost. <br> **NOTE:** Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits: Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social…

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