Sarkari Yojana
Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana
About Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana
Bihar’s Social Welfare Department introduced the “Kabir Antyesthi Anudan Yojana”, which pays a one-time grant of ₹3,000/- to the family/dependent of a deceased person to meet funeral costs. The grant applies on the death of anyone, of any age, from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family, and the State Government funds the scheme in full. Objective: The scheme exists to give dependents of a deceased member of a poor family in the state financial help with funeral expenses.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Social Welfare Department, Government Of Bihar
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only residents of Bihar can apply
Only residents of Bihar can apply.
The applicant has to be a family member…
The applicant has to be a family member or dependent of the person who died.
The deceased must have been from a Below…
The deceased must have been from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. Note: Funeral expenses are covered on the death of a member of a BPL family, whatever the person's age.
Benefits Provided
Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The family or dependents of the deceased receive…
The family or dependents of the deceased receive a one-time grant of ₹3,000/- towards the funeral.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The applicant's identity proof, such as Aadhaar Card…
The applicant's identity proof, such as Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card
Identity proof of the person who died, such…
Identity proof of the person who died, such as Aadhaar Card
The deceased's death certificate
The deceased's death certificate
Age proof of the deceased
Age proof of the deceased
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Proof of address
Proof of address
Bank account details or Bank Passbook
Bank account details or Bank Passbook
Other documents, if asked for
Other documents, if asked for
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Applicants write an application on plain paper, or use the prescribed format, and hand it with the required documents to the Mukhiya in rural areas or the Ward Commissioner in urban areas.
Grievance Redressal and Escalation Matrix:
Complaints may be filed at the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, or Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. In addition, the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016 provides for a Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and a District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level.
Objectives
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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.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.