FSSDPP

Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People

The scheme was introduced to provide two sets of clothing items to poor people (other than SC/Fisherman) once in a year as a measure of Social Security. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry.

State In Kind

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Clothes, BPL, Ration, Social Welfare, Anganwadi

Details

The scheme “Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide two sets of clothing items to poor people (other than SC/Fisherman) once in a year as a measure of Social Security. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH.

Benefits

  • Two Sarees blouse pieces lungis and towels are provided once in a year

Two Sarees, blouse pieces, lungis, and towels, are provided once in a year.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  • The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
  • The applicant should belong to 'Below Poverty Line' category.

Exclusions

Fisherman and people from the Scheduled Caste community are not eligible.

Application Process

Offline

No separate application is required. As a part of the proactive governance and timely benefits delivery, the beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH. The supply will be made to the holders of red ration cards who have registered with the area Anganwadi.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Can beneficiaries choose the type of clothing items they receive?
The scheme specifies the distribution of two sarees, blouse pieces, lungis, and towels, and beneficiaries receive these predetermined items.
Is there a specific department overseeing the identification of beneficiaries?
The Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry is responsible for identifying beneficiaries using cross-referencing functionality in UDH.
What is the significance of the red ration card in the scheme?
Holders of the red ration card are eligible to receive the supply of clothing items under the Free Supply of Clothing scheme.
Are SC and Fishermen eligible for the Free Supply of Clothing scheme?
No, the scheme excludes SC and Fishermen from its eligibility criteria.
How does the scheme contribute to proactive governance?
The scheme utilizes cross-referencing functionality in UDH to proactively identify and deliver benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
What is the role of the Anganwadi in the implementation of the scheme?
The Anganwadi plays a crucial role as holders of red ration cards who have registered with the area Anganwadi are eligible for the supply of clothing items.
Is there a tracking system available for application status?
Yes, applicants can track the status of their application at https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.
How can grievances be addressed under the Free Supply of Clothing scheme?
Grievances can be redressed through the official grievance redressal portal at https://wcd.py.gov.in/ta/central-public-grievance-redress-and-monitoring-system.
How often is the supply of clothing items provided to eligible families?
Eligible families receive the supply of clothing items once a year as part of the scheme.
Which ration card holders are eligible to receive the clothing items?
Holders of red ration cards who have registered with the area Anganwadi are eligible for the supply of clothing items under the scheme.
Is a separate application required for availing the benefits?
No, there is no need for a separate application. Beneficiaries are automatically identified through the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department.
What benefits are available under this scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries are entitled to receive two sarees, blouse pieces, lungis, and towels once a year as part of the program.

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