Sarkari Yojana
Ex Gratia Assistance to Next of Kin of the Deceased by COVID-19
About Ex Gratia Assistance to Next of Kin of the Deceased by COVID-19
Haryana’s Revenue and Disaster Management Department runs the “Ex Gratia Assistance to Next of Kin of the Deceased by COVID-19” scheme, under which the next of kin of every person in the State who lost their life to COVID-19 receives ₹50,000/- per deceased. Eligible relatives may file their claim on the Antyodaya SARAL Portal or through the prescribed offline channels, attaching the necessary documents. Before the money is released, the claim is checked by the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority. Payment is credited straight into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Ex Gratia Assistance to Next of Kin of the Deceased by COVID-19, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The claimant has to be a family member (next of kin) of someone whose death was caused by COVID-19.
A prescribed application backed by the necessary supporting documents must be filed.
The deceased person must have been confirmed COVID-19 positive by way of:
an RT-PCR test; or
an RT-PCR test; or
a Molecular test; or
a Molecular test; or
a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT); or
a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT); or
clinical investigation by the treating physician during admission…
clinical investigation by the treating physician during admission to a hospital or inpatient facility.
Benefits Provided
Ex Gratia Assistance to Next of Kin of the Deceased by COVID-19 provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Ex Gratia Assistance
Ex Gratia Assistance: The next of kin receive a sum of ₹50,000/- for each person who died.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A copy of the death certificate/es issued by…
A copy of the death certificate/es issued by the health department for each family member whose death was due to COVID-19.
The report confirming the deceased was COVID19+ve (through…
The report confirming the deceased was COVID19+ve (through RT-PCR/Molecular Tests/RAT, or clinical investigation by the treating physician during admission to a hospital/in-patient facility).
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Ex Gratia Assistance to Next of Kin of the Deceased by COVID-19 through the online application process outlined below.
Applications can be lodged in any of these ways:
Online on the Antyodaya SARAL Portal;
Online on the Antyodaya SARAL Portal;
In person, by hand; or
In person, by hand; or
At a kiosk
At a kiosk.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.