Organisation : Directorate of Social Welfare
Scheme Name : Allowance To Destitute Women Scheme
Applicable For : Destitute Women
Applicable State/UT : Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Website : http://andssw1.and.nic.in/socialwelfare/
What is Allowance To Destitute Women Scheme?
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.
Related / Similar Facility : Andaman & Nicobar Islands Old Age Assistance Scheme
Benefits of Allowance To Destitute Women Scheme
** The quantum of Allowance to Destitute Women shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
** Payment of allowance shall be made through Bank Account on a monthly basis.
Eligibility of Allowance To Destitute Women Scheme
** 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.
** The applicant should be a poor and destitute woman.
** The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month.
** The applicant should not be availing of any kind of assistance or pension from the government.
How To Apply For Allowance To Destitute Women Scheme?
Step-1: 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-2: The completely filled application form along with all the relevant documents shall be submitted in the offices of the concerned Child Development Project Officer.
Download Application Form : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/pdf2024/71614-form.pdf
Notes:
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.
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 For Allowance To Destitute Women Scheme
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
FAQ On Allowance To Destitute Women Scheme
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Allowance To Destitute Women Scheme
How much financial assistance does the scheme provide?
The scheme provides a monthly allowance of ₹2500/- per month to eligible beneficiaries.
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.