Question: Tell me about the Financial Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Funeral Rites scheme.

Answer: (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the
declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of
Puducherry.Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password,
fill in the Captcha Code, and click "".Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be
displayed Department-wise.Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.Step 8: In
the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if
required). Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of
my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application number will also
be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.*Track Your Application hereï»¿* Access the User Manual for
Online Application hereï»¿Documents RequiredResidence-cum-nativity Certificate.Aadhaar Card of the Deceased.Aadhaar Card of the
Applicant.Caste Certificate.Income Certificate.Ration Card.Burial Certificate.Death Certificate.Recent Passport-Size Photograph of the
Applicant.Voter Card.ï»¿In the absence of an Aadhaar Card; the applicant is required to provide his/her Aadhaar Enrolment ID along
with ANY ONE of the following documents - 1. Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo.2. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.3.
Passport.4. Ration Card.5. Voter Identity Card.6. MGNREGA Card.7. Kisan Photo Passbook.8. Driving license issued by the Licensing
Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).9. Certificate of identity having a photo of such person issued by a Gazetted
Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letterhead.10. Any other document as specified by the Department.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat
is the geographical criterion for eligibility?The family members of the deceased should belong to the Union Territory of Puducherry
through nativity or continuous residence of 3 years. What immediate hardship does the scheme aim to address?The scheme addresses the
immediate hardship faced by poor Scheduled Caste families in performing the funeral rites of their deceased members. Can non-
Scheduled Caste individuals apply for this financial assistance?No, eligibility is restricted to Scheduled Caste applicants, both the
deceased and the person applying for assistance. Is there a specific website for tracking applications?Yes, the official application
tracking portal is https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx. Where can individuals find contact information for queries
related to the scheme?For queries, individuals can refer to the contact details available at https://adwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us. How
much financial assistance is offered under this scheme?Eligible beneficiaries receive â‚¹10,000 in financial assistance to support the
funeral rites of the deceased. Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?The guidelines do
not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that
compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework. Can Applicants From The Neighboring States/UTs Also Apply To This
Scheme?Unfortunately, this scheme is exclusively available to permanent residents of the Puducherry. Applicants from neighboring
States/UTs, among others, are not eligible to apply. Is there an application deadline for this scheme?The scheme guidelines do not
mention any opening date or closing date for applications. Are there any age restrictions for the deceased individual covered under this
scheme?The scheme does not mention age restrictions; eligibility is primarily determined by Scheduled Caste status and residency
criteria.Can the financial assistance be utilized for purposes other than funeral rites?No, the assistance of â‚¹10,000 is specifically
designated for covering the expenses of the funeral rites of the deceased.What measures are in place to prevent misuse of the financial
assistance?The scheme may have verification processes to ensure that the financial assistance is allocated to genuine cases meeting the

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RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe scheme â€œFinancial Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Funeral Ritesâ€​ was introduced by
the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the
Scheduled Caste family for performing funeral rites of their deceased family member in order to get rid of the immediate
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