Sarkari Yojana
Distress Relief Scheme
About Distress Relief Scheme
The Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, introduced the “Distress Relief Scheme”. When the main breadwinner (male or female) of a BPL household dies, the family receives financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.
Scheme Overview
State Government
The Revenue Department
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Distress Relief Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be the legal heir of…
The applicant must be the legal heir of the deceased main breadwinner.
The family must depend entirely on agriculture (agricultural…
The family must depend entirely on agriculture (agricultural labourers/ small and marginal farmers). OR Yearly family income must be no more than ₹24,000/-.
The family must belong to the "Below Poverty…
The family must belong to the "Below Poverty Line" category.
Benefits Provided
Distress Relief Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A one-time financial grant of ₹20,000/-
A one-time financial grant of ₹20,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photocopy of the family Ration card
A photocopy of the family Ration card.
A photocopy of the applicant's Aadhaar Card
A photocopy of the applicant's Aadhaar Card.
The breadwinner's Death Certificate, attested by the Panchayat…
The breadwinner's Death Certificate, attested by the Panchayat President.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Distress Relief Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, go to the district office…
During office hours, go to the district office of the Tahsildars and ask the staff assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.
Complete every compulsory field and enclose copies of…
Complete every compulsory field and enclose copies of all required documents (self-attested, if required).
Hand the signed and completed form with the…
Hand the signed and completed form with the documents to the District Collector/Special Deputy Collector/Special Tahsildar.
Ask the Tahsildars receiving the application for a…
Ask the Tahsildars receiving the application for a receipt or acknowledgement that records the submission date and time and a unique identification number (if applicable). Application Deadline: Apply within six months from the breadwinner's date of death; applications filed later are not ordinarily entertained.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.