The Funeral Assistance Scheme provides financial support to families facing difficulties in arranging the last rites of a deceased family member.

An amount of ₹3,000 is provided to support the funeral expenses.

The application must be submitted by the family of the deceased person to the Sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat or the Zonal Officer of the Municipal Corporation.

Applications should be submitted to the Sarpanch (in rural areas) or Zonal Officer (in urban areas) of the respective Gram Panchayat or Municipal Corporation.

There is no specific age limit for the deceased, but the deceased must be a member of a family that is registered under the Madhya Pradesh labor schemes.

After submission, the application is reviewed by the Sarpanch or Zonal Officer, who will send the proposal for reimbursement to the District Panchayat (in rural areas) or Municipal Corporation Commissioner (in urban areas).

Once the proposal is approved, the assistance amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary. The timeline depends on the approval process, but it is generally processed quickly.

Yes, the scheme is available in both rural and urban areas of Madhya Pradesh. The process in urban areas is handled by the Municipal Corporation.

If the application is rejected, the applicant will be informed, and the reason for rejection will be provided.

No, the scheme is specifically for families living below the poverty line and those registered under the labor schemes of the Madhya Pradesh government.