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.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹500
- Financial Assistance: ₹500/- for funeral expenses.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Proof of identity (Aadhar card or any other document as directed by the authority).
- ✦Income Certificate (proving income below ₹24,000/- per annum).
- ✦Caste Certificate (SC/ST).
- ✦Death Certificate of the deceased family member.
- ✦Any other documents (if required).
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
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