The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance upon the death of the "Primary breadwinner" (male or female).

A sum of ₹20,000 is paid to households below the poverty line upon the death of the primary breadwinner.

Eligible persons include legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner, families solely dependent on agriculture, agricultural laborers, small and marginal farmers, and individuals with an annual income not exceeding ₹24,000.

Applicants need to submit a copy of the Ration card or Aadhaar Card, along with a copy of the Death Certificate.

The application should be sent to the District Collector, Special Deputy Collector (Social Security Scheme), or Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme).

The sanctioning authority for the Distress Relief Scheme is the Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme).

In case of delays or deficiencies in service, individuals can contact the Special Deputy Collector (Social Security Scheme), Sub Collector, Revenue Divisional Officers, or the District Collector.

Yes, an annual income not exceeding ₹24,000/-, is eligible to apply.

No, legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner, as well as individuals solely dependent on agriculture, agricultural laborers, small and marginal farmers.

Apart from the financial assistance of ₹20,000, no additional benefits or support are mentioned under the scheme.