The scheme provides a monthly allowance of ₹2500/- per month to eligible beneficiaries.

How is the allowance disbursed?

To be eligible for the scheme, the woman applicant must either be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided there for more than 10 years at the time of application.

The household income of the applicant should not exceed ₹4000/- per month to meet the eligibility criteria.

No, applicants who are currently availing any form of government assistance or pension are not eligible for this scheme.

The application form is available free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair, and the sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). Additionally, it can be downloaded from the official website.

The application form, along with the required documents, should be submitted to the offices of the concerned Child Development Project Officer.

A beneficiary is required to inform the Director of Social Welfare about any change of address or employment status within 15 days of the change.

Failure to inform about changes within 15 days will result in an inquiry by the Director of Social Welfare, and if necessary, the recovery of the allowance paid as arrears of land revenue.

No, the application form is available free of cost.