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Assistance for Funeral Rites

The Assistance for Funeral Rites scheme provides ₹500/- to support SC/ST families with low income, in covering funeral expenses, ensuring that they can conduct funeral rites for their deceased ones.

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About This Scheme

The Assistance for Funeral Rites scheme by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, offers financial support of ₹500/- to SC/ST families with an annual income below ₹24,000/-. The goal is to ease the burden of funeral expenses for economically disadvantaged communities, ensuring they can perform dignified funeral rites for their family members.

Benefits

₹500

  • Financial Assistance: ₹500/- for funeral expenses.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

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    The beneficiary should belong to the SC/ST (Adi Dravidar/Tribal) community.

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    The beneficiary should have lost any of his/her family members due to death.

Required Documents

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    Proof of identity (Aadhar card or any other document as directed by the authority).
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    Income Certificate (proving income below ₹24,000/- per annum).
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    Caste Certificate (SC/ST).
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    Death Certificate of the deceased family member.
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    Any other documents (if required).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the office of the Panchayat Union Commissioner/ Executive Officer Town Panchayat/ Commissioner of Municipality/ Corporation DAD and TWO.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned office.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, a unique identification number (if applicable).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹500

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources