While it's not explicitly stated, the involvement of these officials is recommended for certification of widowhood and children's status.

No, the reimbursement is specifically for typewriting and shorthand courses.

The scheme does not specify an age limit for the children of widows seeking reimbursement.

Contact details are available at https://wcd.py.gov.in/contact-us.

Grievances can be addressed at https://wcd.py.gov.in/ta/central-public-grievance-redress-and-monitoring-system.

The application status can be tracked at https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.

No, the widow should not be receiving assistance/grant under any other scheme being implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Puducherry.

They need to provide a certificate affirming the applicant's widowhood and the status of the children seeking reimbursement.

Yes, the child should be enrolled in an institution approved by the Government of Tamilnadu/Government of Kerala/Government of Andhra Pradesh for technical examinations.

Reimbursement is allowed for a maximum of ten months for the first attempt only.

The child should have passed/appeared for SSLC/Matriculation or any equivalent examination recognized by the Education Department, Puducherry.

The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for at least 5 years.