Details
The scheme “The Andaman & Nicobar
Islands Allowance to Destitute Women Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate
of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide
financial assistance to the poorest and destitute women in the Andaman and
Nicobar Islands.
Benefits
1. The quantum of Allowance to
Destitute Women shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
2. Payment of allowance shall be made
through Bank Account on a monthly basis.
Eligibility
1. The applicant should be a
permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or
have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more
than 10 years at the time of making the application.
2. The applicant should be a poor and
destitute woman.
3. The household income of the
applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month.
4. The applicant should not be
availing of any kind of assistance or pension from the government.
Application Process
Offline
Step 01: The application form shall be
available free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair and the
sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). Also, the
application form can be downloaded from the official website.
Step 02: The completely filled application
form along with all the relevant documents shall be submitted in the offices of
the concerned Child Development Project Officer.
Note 01: The beneficiary shall be required to
inform the Director of Social Welfare about the change of address/employment
status immediately i.e. within 15 days, if any.
Note 02: In case of failure to inform within
15 days the Director of Social Welfare, shall after due enquiry recover the
allowance paid through the Revenue Authorities as arrears of land revenue.
Documents Required
1. Passport-size photograph
2. Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
3. Local certificate/ domicile
certificate
4. Category/community certificate, if
applicable
5. Bank account details/Copy of
passbook
6. Proof of income issued by the
competent authority
7. Any other document as required
Frequently Asked Questions
How much financial assistance does
the scheme provide?
The scheme provides a monthly
allowance of ₹2500/- per month to eligible beneficiaries.
Who is eligible to apply for the
Scheme?
To be eligible for the scheme, the
woman applicant must either be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of
Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided there for more than 10 years at the
time of application.
How is the income eligibility
determined for this scheme?
The household income of the applicant
should not exceed ₹4000/- per month to meet the eligibility criteria.
Can applicants receiving government
assistance or pension still apply for the scheme?
No, applicants who are currently
availing any form of government assistance or pension are not eligible for this
scheme.
Where can one obtain the application
form for this scheme?
The application form is available
free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair, and the
sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs).
Additionally, it can be downloaded from the official website.
Who should the application be
submitted to?
The application form, along with the
required documents, should be submitted to the offices of the concerned Child
Development Project Officer.
The application form, along with the
required documents, should be submitted to the offices of the concerned Child
Development Project Officer.
A beneficiary is required to inform
the Director of Social Welfare about any change of address or employment status
within 15 days of the change.
What happens if a beneficiary fails
to inform about a change of address or employment status within the stipulated
time?
Failure to inform about changes
within 15 days will result in an inquiry by the Director of Social Welfare, and
if necessary, the recovery of the allowance paid as arrears of land revenue.
Is there any fee for obtaining the
application form?
No, the application form is available
free of cost.
Sources And References
Official Website CLICK HERE
Notification
Application Form
