Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana
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
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
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/ Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’. Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’. Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password. Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’. Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open. Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents. Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’. Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password. User Manual
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 issued by competent authority
- Proof of residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/Licence/Lease Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)
- Death Certificate
- Copy of first page of bank passbook/cancelled cheque (in the name of the applicant)
- Aadhaar card
- Proof of annual income
- Any other documents as required