Funeral expenses for old age, widow and destitute pensioners (Puducherry)

The person who died was getting the old age, widow or destitute pension from the Department of Women and Child Development. The applicant was caring for the pensioner at the time of death and paid for the funeral. Apply within 60 days of the death. Not given if the pensioner had not drawn the pension for more than 3 months before death, or if similar help was taken from another department.

₹15,000 to the person who looked after an old age, widow or destitute pensioner and paid for the funeral. Amount as on the department page (last updated November 2023).

Death certificate of the earning member; Ration card; Voter ID card (EPIC); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Self-declaration in the prescribed form.

Within 60 days of the death, apply to the Deputy Director (Social Defence), Old Age Pension Section, DWCD, Puducherry; the CDPO in Karaikal; or the Welfare Officer in Mahe or Yanam. Attach the original pension identity card and death certificate, proof of relationship, a certificate from the Anganwadi worker or Panchayat president, ration card, voter ID and Aadhaar copies of both, and the pensioner's bank statement. Official site: https://wcd.py.gov.in/grant-financial-assistance-funeral-expenses-old-agedestitute-pensioner

If there is a delay, contact the Director, DWCD (Puducherry), the Collector (Karaikal) or the Regional Administrator (Mahe, Yanam).

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

₹15,000 to the person who cared for the pensioner and paid for the funeral.

Apply within 60 days of the death.

The original pension identity card and death certificate, relationship proof, a local certificate, ration card, voter ID, Aadhaar and the pensioner's bank statement.