The scheme was launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, in the year 2000.

Scheduled caste families receive ₹5,000/- at the time of a family member's death to cover funeral expenses.

The deceased person and the applicant must be natives of Gujarat and belong to Scheduled Castes. Additionally, the applicant's annual income should be below ₹6,00,000/- for both rural and urban areas.

Yes, applications must be made within six months of the death.

No, only one person from the family of the deceased can avail of the benefit at a time.

Eligible applicants may apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/