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Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy

The scheme "Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give financial assistance for the delivery of a child, miscarriage, or termination of pregnancy

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Tamil Nadu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance: | - Child Delivery – ₹6,000/- (₹1,000/- per month for six months). | - Miscarriage – ₹3,000/-. | - Termination – ₹3,000/-. | Note: Assistance is available only twice.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a registered female folk artist.; The applicant can be eligible only if she is giving birth to a child or has a miscarriage or termination of pregnancy.; The applicant should not have any dues payable to the board.; The female folk artist is not eligible if already has two children.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the maximum number of times a registered female folk artiste can receive assistance?

A registered female folk artiste can receive assistance only twice.

Is a female folk artiste eligible for assistance if she has outstanding dues to the Board?

No, a female folk artiste is not eligible for assistance if she has outstanding dues to the Board.

Can a female folk artiste receive assistance if she already has two children?

No, a female folk artiste is not eligible for assistance if she already has two children.

What is the amount of assistance provided for the delivery of a child?

The amount of assistance provided for the delivery of a child is [?]6000, which is distributed as [?]1000 per month for six months.

How much assistance is provided for a miscarriage?

The amount of assistance provided for a miscarriage is [?]3000.

What is the amount of assistance for the termination of pregnancy?

The amount of assistance for the termination of pregnancy is [?]3000.

What form is required to apply for this assistance?

The form required to apply for this assistance is Form XIV.

What document needs to be produced to apply for assistance?

To apply for assistance, a certificate from a registered maternity doctor needs to be produced.

Who is the sanctioning authority for this assistance?

The sanctioning authority for this assistance is the Secretary or any other officer authorized by the Board.

Where should a female folk artiste from the Kanchipuram region submit her application?

A female folk artiste from the Kanchipuram region should submit her application to R. Gunasekaran, Assistant Director, Regional Art & Cultural Centre, 73A, Mettu Street, Kanchipuram - 613502. The contact phone number is 09443153122.

What is the contact number for the Assistant Director in the Tanjore region?

The contact number for R. Muthu, the Assistant Director in the Tanjore region, is 9443475883.