Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows
“Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide financial assistance (₹25 to ₹125) for the education of poor widows' children up to higher secondary or equivalent.
At a glance
| Level | State government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Government of Puducherry |
| States and UTs | Puducherry |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Widow, Allowance, Student, Education, Financial Assistance |
Before you apply
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