Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides financial assistance to poor people belonging to Scheduled Castes who are suffering from prolonged or chronic illnesses. It is run by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department of the Puducherry Government. The scheme aims to help these patients meet their medical expenses and treatment costs during their illness.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for medical treatment and hospitalization
- Support for prolonged disease management
- Help with doctor consultation and medical expenses
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Applicant must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) community
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Must be suffering from prolonged or chronic illness
- Must be from economically poor background
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. SC Caste Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Medical Certificate
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. 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
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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