Question: What are the eligibility criteria for Distress Relief Scheme?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for Distress Relief Scheme:

?Yes, an annual income not exceeding â‚¹24,000/-, is eligible to apply. Are legal heirs the only ones eligible to apply for
assistance under this scheme?No, legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner, as well as individuals solely dependent on agriculture,
agricultural laborers, small and marginal farmers.Are there any additional benefits or support provided to families who qualify for
distress relief?Apart from the financial assistance of â‚¹20,000, no additional benefits or support are mentioned under the
scheme.Sources And ReferencesCitizen's CharterGuidelinesOkWas this helpful?News and UpdatesNo new news and updates
availableShareYou need to before applying for schemesCancelSomething
went wrong. Please try again later.OkIt seems you have already initiated your application earlier.To know more please visit CancelApply
NowTamil NaduDistress Relief SchemeBPLDeathFamilyFinancial
AssistanceReliefDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe "Distress Relief
Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's
objective is to provide financial assistance of â‚¹20,000/- to the BPL households on the death of their primary breadwinner (male or
female). OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates availableÂ©2024Powered byDigital India
Corporation(DIC)Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)Government of IndiaÂ®Quick LinksAbout UsContact UsScreen
ReaderAccessibility StatementFrequently Asked QuestionsDisclaimerTerms & ConditionsUseful LinksGet in touch4th Floor, NeGD,
Electronics Niketan, 6 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003, Indiasupport-myscheme[at]digitalindia[dot]gov[dot]in(011)
24303714Last Updated On : 28/03/2024 | v-2.1.1