The Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana is a welfare initiative launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the family or dependents of a deceased person from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family to cover funeral expenses. The scheme is fully funded by the State Government and applies irrespective of the deceased’s age.
Objective
To offer a one-time financial grant to support the funeral expenses of a deceased family member belonging to a poor (BPL) household in Bihar.
Benefits
- One-Time Grant:
- A financial assistance of ₹3,000/- is provided to the family or dependents of the deceased person to cover funeral costs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a resident of Bihar.
- Relationship:
- The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased person.
- Economic Status:
- The deceased person must have belonged to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- Note:
- The scheme covers funeral expenses for the death of any person, regardless of age, from a BPL family.
Application Process
Offline Submission:
- How to Apply:
- Applicants must submit an application either on plain paper or in the prescribed format.
- Where to Submit:
- In rural areas: Submit the application to the Mukhiya.
- In urban areas: Submit the application to the Ward Commissioner.
Grievance Redressal and Escalation Matrix
- Lodging a Complaint:
- Complaints can be lodged at the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director of the Social Security Office, or the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary of the Social Welfare Department.
- Additionally, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are available for grievance redressal.
Documents Required
- For the Applicant:
- Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card).
- Address proof.
- Bank Passbook or Bank Account Details.
- For the Deceased Person:
- Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card).
- Death Certificate.
- Proof of age.
- BPL Card or Ration Card.
- Additional Documents:
- Any other documents as required by the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
- Any family member or dependent of a deceased person from a BPL family in Bihar is eligible.
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What is the amount of the grant provided under this scheme?
- The grant amount is ₹3,000/-.
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Is there any age limit for the deceased person to be eligible under this scheme?
- No, the grant is provided for the death of any person from a BPL family, regardless of age.
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How can one apply for the scheme?
- Applicants must submit an application offline, either on plain paper or using the prescribed format, to the Mukhiya (in rural areas) or the Ward Commissioner (in urban areas).
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What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
- Required documents include identity proofs for both the applicant and the deceased, the death certificate, proof of age, a BPL or ration card, address proof, and bank details.
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Where should the application be submitted in rural areas?
- In rural areas, applications should be submitted to the Mukhiya.
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Where should the application be submitted in urban areas?
- In urban areas, applications should be submitted to the Ward Commissioner.
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What should be done if the application is rejected?
- Applicants may lodge a grievance through the designated channels, such as the office of the Block Development Officer or the Public Grievance Redressal Officers.
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Is the scheme applicable only to residents of Bihar?
- Yes, only residents of Bihar are eligible.
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What is the source of funding for this scheme?
- The scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.