Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana
₹5,000 funeral assistance for SC families in Gujarat · online at e-Samaj Kalyan portal
This Gujarat state scheme provides ₹5,000 in financial assistance to Scheduled Caste families to help cover funeral expenses when a family member passes away. It is available to Gujarat residents from SC communities whose annual income is below ₹6 lakh, and must be applied for within 6 months of the death. Apply online through the e-Samaj Kalyan portal at esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat state scheme provides ₹5,000 in financial assistance to Scheduled Caste families to help cover funeral expenses when a family member passes away. It is available to Gujarat residents from SC communities whose annual income is below ₹6 lakh, and must be applied for within 6 months of the death. Apply online through the e-Samaj Kalyan portal at esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
The "Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana" scheme was launched by the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, in the year 2000. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to scheduled caste families at the time of the death of a family member to cover funeral expenses, due to their poor economic conditions.
Benefits
- ₹5,000 one-time financial assistance to cover funeral and cremation expenses
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Both the deceased and the applicant must be native residents of Gujarat
- Both must belong to the Scheduled Caste community
- Annual family income must be below ₹6,00,000 (applies to both rural and urban areas)
- Application must be submitted within 6 months of the death
- Death registration certificate of the deceased is required
- Only one family member can claim the benefit per death
How to Apply
- Visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal at esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
- Register or log in on the Citizen Login section
- Select this scheme from the social welfare schemes list
- Fill in all mandatory details and upload required documents
- Submit the application online
Frequently Asked Questions
Who launched the scheme and when?
The scheme was launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, in the year 2000.
What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Scheduled caste families receive [?]5,000/- at the time of a family member's death to cover funeral expenses.
Who is eligible to avail of this scheme?
The deceased person and the applicant must be natives of Gujarat and belong to Scheduled Castes. Additionally, the applicant's annual income should be below [?]6,00,000/- for both rural and urban areas.
Is there a time limit for applying?
Yes, applications must be made within six months of the death.
Can more than one member of the family apply for the scheme?
No, only one person from the family of the deceased can avail of the benefit at a time.
Where can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants may apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Caste certificate from a competent authority
- Proof of residence (electricity bill, electoral card, ration card, or similar)
- Death certificate
- Bank passbook first page or cancelled cheque (in the applicant's name)