What do you get under PY SC maternity help?
₹12,000 in all: ₹2,000 a month for 3 months before delivery and ₹2,000 a month for 3 months after delivery.
The department page was last updated in April 2020; confirm the amount and income limit at the office.
Who is eligible for PY SC maternity help?
- Scheduled Caste woman belonging to the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or at least 3 years of continuous residence.
- Annual income of the woman and her husband up to ₹2 lakh.
- Apply from the sixth month of pregnancy up to 3 months after delivery.
- Given for 2 deliveries only.
Documents needed for PY SC maternity help
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How to apply for PY SC maternity help
- Apply to the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department (or its office in your region) from the sixth month of pregnancy, and not later than 3 months after delivery.
- Attach Aadhaar and ration card of both spouses, bank details, a certificate from the Medical Officer of the maternity hospital or health centre, and the discharge summary or birth certificate after delivery.
How to check PY SC maternity help status
- Ask the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department office where you applied.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for PY SC maternity help?
Scheduled Caste woman belonging to the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or at least 3 years of continuous residence. Annual income of the woman and her husband up to ₹2 lakh. Apply from the sixth month of pregnancy up to 3 months after delivery. Given for 2 deliveries only.
How much do I get under PY SC maternity help?
₹12,000 in all: ₹2,000 a month for 3 months before delivery and ₹2,000 a month for 3 months after delivery. The department page was last updated in April 2020; confirm the amount and income limit at the office.
What documents do I need for PY SC maternity help?
Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC), if you claim it; Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Ration card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Birth certificate of the child; Medical certificate or hospital referral.
How do I apply for PY SC maternity help?
Apply to the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department (or its office in your region) from the sixth month of pregnancy, and not later than 3 months after delivery. Attach Aadhaar and ration card of both spouses, bank details, a certificate from the Medical Officer of the maternity hospital or health centre, and the discharge summary or birth certificate after delivery. Official site: https://adwelfare.py.gov.in/grant-financial-assistance-poor-sc-pregnant-lactating-women
How do I check PY SC maternity help status?
Ask the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department office where you applied.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PY SC maternity help?
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.
How much do SC pregnant women get in Puducherry?
₹12,000: ₹2,000 a month for 3 months before and 3 months after delivery.
What is the income limit?
Combined income of wife and husband up to ₹2 lakh a year.
When should I apply?
From the sixth month of pregnancy, and within 3 months of delivery.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.