Perunthalaivar Karma Veerar Kamarajar Scheme of Financial Assistance Towards Funeral Expenses of the Differently Abled Persons
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Perunthalaivar Karma Veerar Kamarajar Scheme of Financial Assistance Towards Funeral Expenses of the Differently Abled Persons" was launched by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry. In this scheme, financial assistance of ₹ 15,000/- is provided to meet the funeral expenses.

Benefits:
On the death of the differently abled person, financial assistance of ₹ 15,000/- shall be paid to the claimant.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
- The claimant should be son/daughter/spouse or any other close relative under whose care and maintenance the differently abled person was living.
- The application shall be made within 30 days from the date of death of the differently abled person.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below - 
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. 
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office). 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (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 "Sign In".
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.
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Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the Deceased.
Aadhaar Card of the Claimant.
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate, Issued by the Competent Authority.
Recent Passport-size Photograph.
Bank Passbook.
Disability Certificate / Medical Certificate.
Inhumation Permit / Death Certificate.
Anganwadi Certificate.
Community Certificate.
Financial Assistance ID Card of Deceased.
Voter Card.