The scheme “Perunthalaivar Karma Veerar Kamarajar Scheme of Financial Assistance Towards Funeral Expenses of the Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, financial assistance of ₹ 15,000/- is provided to meet the expenses in connection with funeral, in the event of the death of the differently abled person concerned.

Benefits

On the death of the differently abled person, financial assistance of ₹ 15,000/- shall be paid to the claimant.

Eligibility

• The applicant (the deceased) should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
• The applicant (the deceased) should have a disability of 40% or above.
• The claimant should be son/daughter/spouse or any other close relative under whose care and maintenance the differently abled person was living.
• The application shall be made within 30 days from the date of death of the differently abled person.

Application Process

Offline / Online (Portal: https://edistrict.py.gov.in/)

• Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare or download the prescribed format of the application form.
• Step 2: Fill in all mandatory fields, paste the signed photograph, and attach self-attested copies of documents.
• Step 3: Submit the form to the relevant authority:
  • Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
  • Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
  • Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i/c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
• Step 4: Request an acknowledgment receipt with date and time of submission.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card of the Deceased.
• Aadhaar Card of the Claimant.
• Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
• Recent Passport-size Photograph.
• Bank Passbook.
• Disability Certificate / Medical Certificate.
• Inhumation Permit / Death Certificate.
• Anganwadi Certificate.
• Community Certificate.
• Financial Assistance ID Card of Deceased.
• Voter Card.