What do you get under PY women head of family?
Monthly cash help to women heads of BPL families: ₹1,000, announced to rise to ₹2,500 from 2025-26.
Puducherry had elections in 2026; the Chief Minister is again Shri N. Rangasamy. We could not find a 2026-27 budget or a current scheme page, so confirm the amount locally.
Who is eligible for PY women head of family?
- Women heads of family living below the poverty line in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Also check:
- Check whether the ₹2,500 rate and any new conditions from the 2026 government are in force.
Documents needed for PY women head of family
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for PY women head of family
- Ask at the Department of Women and Child Development (Puducherry), the CDPO Karaikal, or the Welfare Officer in Mahe or Yanam.
Common questions
Who is eligible for PY women head of family?
Women heads of family living below the poverty line in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
How much do I get under PY women head of family?
Monthly cash help to women heads of BPL families: ₹1,000, announced to rise to ₹2,500 from 2025-26. Puducherry had elections in 2026; the Chief Minister is again Shri N. Rangasamy. We could not find a 2026-27 budget or a current scheme page, so confirm the amount locally.
What documents do I need for PY women head of family?
Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state.
How do I apply for PY women head of family?
Ask at the Department of Women and Child Development (Puducherry), the CDPO Karaikal, or the Welfare Officer in Mahe or Yanam. Official site: https://wcd.py.gov.in/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PY women head of family?
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.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.