Sarkari Yojana

Antyeshthi Sahay Yojana

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat pays ₹5,000/- once to the heirs of a senior citizen who was receiving old-age assistance, to help with funeral expenses. Applications go to the Mamlatdar office.

About Antyeshthi Sahay Yojana

Launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, the “Antyeshthi Sahay Yojana” is a welfare measure for families of senior citizens who were receiving old-age assistance. When such a senior citizen passes away, the legal heir is given one-time financial help towards funeral and related costs.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Antyeshthi Sahay Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must live in Gujarat

Applicants must live in Gujarat.

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Applicants must be heirs of a deceased senior…

Applicants must be heirs of a deceased senior citizen.

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The deceased must have been receiving old-age assistance

The deceased must have been receiving old-age assistance.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Antyeshthi Sahay Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Heirs of a senior citizen who was drawing…

Heirs of a senior citizen who was drawing old-age assistance when they died receive a single payment of ₹5,000/- to help meet funeral costs.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Sanction order of the old age assistance, the…

Sanction order of the old age assistance, the online registered pension number, or the number of the bank account receiving the pension

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Certificate of death

Certificate of death

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Photocopy of the Ration Card

Photocopy of the Ration Card

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Photocopy of the applicant's bank Passbook

Photocopy of the applicant's bank Passbook

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The applicant's Aadhaar Number

The applicant's Aadhaar Number

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Consent Form signed by all heirs (where there…

Consent Form signed by all heirs (where there is more than one heir)

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Antyeshthi Sahay Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the Mamlatdar office and ask for…

Go to the Mamlatdar office and ask for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.

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Enter all required details on the form and…

Enter all required details on the form and attach copies of the necessary documents (self-attested where needed).

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Submit the completed and signed form, along with…

Submit the completed and signed form, along with supporting documents, at the Mamlatdar office.

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Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or…

Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgement.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References