Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana
in Gujarat
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Key dates and updates (Gujarat)
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| Scheme launch |
Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana in Gujarat
Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
The scheme was launched in the year 2000 to provide financial assistance to scheduled caste families at the time of the death of a family member to cover funeral expenses, due to their poor economic conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
The deceased person as well as the applicant should be a native of Gujarat.
The deceased person as well as the applicant applying should belong to Scheduled Castes only.
The annual income limit of the applicant should be more than ₹6,00,000/- for rural areas and ₹6,00,000/- for urban areas.
The application must be made within a time limit of six months of the death.
The death registration certificate of the deceased person must be produced.
Only one person in the family of the deceased can take the benefit at that time.
Benefits
Under the scheme, scheduled caste families receive financial assistance of ₹5,000/- at the time of a family member's death to cover funeral expenses.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 2 | Caste Certificate issued by competent authority |
| 3 | Proof of residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/Licence/Lease Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card) |
| 4 | Death Certificate |
| 5 | Copy of first page of bank passbook/cancelled cheque (in the name of the applicant) |
| 6 | Aadhaar card |
| 7 | Proof of annual income |
| 8 | Any other documents as required |
How to Apply in Gujarat
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Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Satyvadi Raja Harishchandra Marnotar Sahay Yojana?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 10 November 2000 through 10 November 2000, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme was launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, in the year 2000.