It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that provides financial assistance to families of deceased primary breadwinners from BPL households.

The scheme is implemented by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra.

Families of deceased primary breadwinners who were between 18 and 59 years old and living Below the Poverty Line (BPL) are eligible.

A one-time lump sum financial assistance of ₹20,000 is provided to the family of the deceased.

The deceased breadwinner must have been between 18 and 59 years of age at the time of death.

Yes, the family must be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).

A family member or dependent of the deceased primary breadwinner can apply for the scheme.

Applications must be submitted to the Collector Office, Tahsildar, or Talathi.

Documents such as proof of the deceased’s age, BPL certificate, death certificate, and proof of relation to the deceased may be required.

Yes, you can obtain the prescribed application form from the Collector Office, Tahsildar, or Talathi during office hours.

No, only families classified as Below the Poverty Line (BPL) are eligible for the scheme.