The family members of the deceased should belong to the Union Territory of Puducherry through nativity or continuous residence of 3 years.

The scheme addresses the immediate hardship faced by poor Scheduled Caste families in performing the funeral rites of their deceased members.

No, eligibility is restricted to Scheduled Caste applicants, both the deceased and the person applying for assistance.

Yes, the official application tracking portal is https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.

For queries, individuals can refer to the contact details available at https://adwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us.

Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹10,000 in financial assistance to support the funeral rites of the deceased.

The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.

Unfortunately, this scheme is exclusively available to permanent residents of the Puducherry. Applicants from neighboring States/UTs, among others, are not eligible to apply.

The scheme guidelines do not mention any opening date or closing date for applications.

The scheme does not mention age restrictions; eligibility is primarily determined by Scheduled Caste status and residency criteria.

No, the assistance of ₹10,000 is specifically designated for covering the expenses of the funeral rites of the deceased.

The scheme may have verification processes to ensure that the financial assistance is allocated to genuine cases meeting the eligibility criteria.