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Funeral Assistance Scheme

Funeral Assistance Scheme for Unorganized Labourers (Except Construction Labourers)

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department

Department: Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department

Nodal department: Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Unorganized Labourers, Heirs of Deceased Labourers

Tags: Funeral Assistance, Unorganized Labour, Financial Help, Gujarat, Labour Welfare, e-Shram, Assistance Scheme, Posthumous, Cremation, Support, Government Scheme, Welfare

Details

The Funeral Assistance Scheme for Unorganized Labourers provides financial assistance to one of the heirs of deceased unorganized sector labourers in the state for posthumous cremation. This scheme aims to support the families of unorganized labourers during their time of loss by offering a monetary benefit to help cover funeral expenses.

Benefits

  • - Financial Assistance of ₹10,000for posthumous cremation (funeral) to one of the heirs of the deceased
  • Financial Assistance of ₹10,000 for posthumous cremation (funeral) to one of the heirs of the deceased.

Eligibility

All e-Shram Card holder unorganized labourers of the state (except e-Nirman card holders and Scheduled Castes) with an income limit of ₹1,50,000 in urban areas and ₹1,20,000 in rural areas.

Exclusions

e-Nirman card holders and Scheduled Castes are not eligible for this scheme.

Application Process

Online

To apply, visit the relevant Assistant Labour Officer's office or the Government Labour Officer's office. Required documents include:

  • Advance receipt of money as per Annexure-3 of the resolution (with revenue stamp)
  • Age Proof
  • Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
  • Birth Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Certificate of Income in prescribed format as per Annexure-II of the Resolution
  • Copy of e-Shram Card
  • Death Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Ration Card
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Written guarantee that assistance has not been received or will not be received from other sources as per Annexure-IV of the resolution.

Application forms can be downloaded from here or obtained at the relevant offices.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status