The scheme “Financial Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Funeral Rites” provides immediate financial relief to SC families for performing the funeral rites of deceased members.

Benefits

• Financial assistance of ₹10,000/-.

Eligibility

• Deceased and the applicant must be from a Scheduled Caste.
• Applicant must be a close relative of the deceased.
• Annual family income must be less than ₹2,00,000/-.
• Nativity or continuous residence of 3 years in Puducherry.

Application Process

Online: https://edistrict.py.gov.in/

• Step 1: Use the e-District portal to submit an online application.
• Step 2: Upload death and burial certificates along with caste and income proof.
• Step 3: Submit and note the application number for tracking.

Documents Required

• Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
• Aadhaar Cards (Deceased and Applicant).
• Caste and Income Certificates.
• Burial Certificate and Death Certificate.
• Ration Card and Voter Card.