Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides financial assistance to elderly and destitute pensioners in Puducherry who are suffering from TB or cancer. Run by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry, it helps senior citizens meet their medical expenses and treatment costs. The scheme recognizes that serious illnesses like TB and cancer create financial hardship for poor elderly citizens and aims to reduce their burden.
What You Get
- Financial assistance to cover medical expenses for TB treatment
- Financial assistance to cover medical expenses for cancer treatment
- Support for hospital bills and healthcare costs
- Assistance for elderly and destitute pensioners
Who Can Apply
- Age: 60–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be an Old Age Pensioner or Destitute Pensioner in Puducherry
- Currently suffering from TB or cancer
- Resident of Puducherry state
- Must have documentation of illness from a recognized medical institution
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Pension Document
- 3. Medical Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Proof of Residence
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 60–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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