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ARAVANAIPPU

"ARAVANAIPPU", a scheme by the Dept of Women and Child Development, Govt of Puducherry aims to improve the status of the girl child and provide nutritious food; financial assistance of ₹1200 is offered to lactating mothers. The girl child of the applicant should be born after 1-4-2005.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

₹1200 financial assistance to lactating mothers. | The selection is periodical and depends on the availability of funds.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a citizen of India.; The applicant should be a native of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than five years.; The applicant should have an annual family income not exceeding ₹24,000.; The applicant should be at least 18 years old.; The girl child of the applicant should be born after 1-4-2005.; The assistance is provided only for two girl children.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

How can individuals contact the relevant authorities for queries?

For queries, individuals can contact the Department of Women and Child Development at https://wcd.py.gov.in/contact-us.

Is there a minimum residency requirement for the applicant in Puducherry?

Yes, the applicant should have continuous residence in Puducherry for not less than five years.

Are there any exceptions to the annual family income criterion?

No, the annual family income should not exceed [?]24,000 for an applicant to be eligible.

Can applicants appeal delays in regions other than Pondicherry?

Yes, applicants in Karaikal/Mahe/Yanam can contact the relevant Regional Administrator for grievance redressal.

What happens if the girl child's birthdate falls before 1-4-2005?

The scheme applies only to girl children born after 1-4-2005; earlier births are not eligible.

Is there a limit to the number of times financial assistance is provided?

Assistance is provided periodically, and the number of times depends on the availability of funds.

Where can one raise concerns or seek assistance regarding delays?

In case of delays, contact the Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Sithankudi, Pondicherry, or the relevant Regional Administrator.

What is the grievance redressal mechanism for the scheme?

For grievance redressal, visit https://wcd.py.gov.in/ta/central-public-grievance-redress-and-monitoring-system.

What is the specified birthdate criterion for the girl child?

The girl child of the applicant should be born after 1-4-2005 to be eligible for assistance.

Can non-residents of Puducherry avail of the scheme?

No, the applicant must be a native of Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of not less than five years.

What is the income criterion for eligibility?

The applicant's annual family income should not exceed [?]24,000 to qualify for the scheme.

What are the key benefits of the scheme?

Lactating mothers receive [?]1200 financial assistance, and the selection is periodical based on fund availability.

Who administers the "ARAVANAIPPU" scheme?

The scheme is administered by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry.