Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana

Description
The scheme "Kabir Antyesthi Anudan Yojana" was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹3,000/- is given to the family/dependent of the deceased to cover funeral expenses. The grant is provided for the death of any person of any age from a Below Poverty Line BPL family. This scheme is fully funded by the State Government. Objective: The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the dependent of a deceased member of a poor family in the state for funeral expenses.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹3,000/- is provided to the family or dependents of the deceased person to cover funeral expenses.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
2. The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased person.
3. The deceased should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
4. **Note:** The grant is provided to cover funeral expenses for the death of any person of any age from a BPL family.

Required Documents
• Identity proof of the applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
• Identity proof of the deceased person i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Death certificate of the deceased person
• Proof of age of the deceased person
• Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
• Address proof
• Bank Passbook/Bank account details
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: The applicant must be a resident of Bihar and a family member or dependent of the deceased person. Additionally, the deceased must belong to a BPL family.

Q: What is the amount of the grant provided under this scheme?
A: A one-time grant of [?]3,000/- is provided to cover funeral expenses.

Q: Is there any age limit for the deceased person to be eligible under this scheme?
A: No, there is no age limit; the scheme covers the death of any person of any age from a BPL family.

Q: How can one apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants should submit an application on plain paper or in the prescribed format, along with the required documents, to the Mukhiya (for rural areas) or the Ward Commissioner (for urban areas).

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: Typically, the documents required include proof of residence, BPL certificate, death certificate of the deceased, and any other relevant documents specified by the authorities.

Q: Where should the application be submitted in rural areas?
A: In rural areas, the application should be submitted to the Mukhiya of the concerned Gram Panchayat.

Q: Where should the application be submitted in urban areas?
A: In urban areas, the application should be submitted to the Ward Commissioner of the concerned municipal ward.

Q: What should be done if the application is rejected?
A: If the application is rejected, the applicant can inquire about the reasons from the concerned authorities and reapply with the necessary corrections or appeal through the grievance redressal mechanism.

Q: Is the scheme applicable only to residents of Bihar?
A: Yes, the scheme is exclusively for residents of Bihar.

Q: What is the source of funding for this scheme?
A: The scheme is fully funded by the State Government of Bihar.