NORKA Death Assistance Scheme – One-Time Financial Aid for Repatriation Support

This financial aid is a onetime support for those who are in dire financial stress and have no other avenue. To avail this aid, the deceased expatriate should have been a legal resident or employee at the country where he/she had passed away. This help is granted to legal heirs of NRKs for repatriation by air or rail, whichever is more economical. This support is extended only in the instances of extreme financial distress where his/her legal heirs does not have any other avenue of support.

The NORKA Death Assistance Scheme is a one-time financial support initiative for families of Non-Resident Keralites.

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⚰️ Scope of Financial Assistance

Circumstance of Death	Financial Assistance (Up to)
Death Abroad	₹50,000
Death Outside Kerala (Within India)	₹15,000

This aid helps cover repatriation charges (by air/rail), embalming, mortuary expenses, and other relevant costs. The support is granted only in genuine cases of financial hardship, ensuring that those without support get timely assistance.

👤 Who is Eligible for This Support?

This financial aid can be availed under the following conditions:

✅ For Death Abroad:

The deceased must have held a valid Indian passport.
He/she should have been a legal resident or employee in the country of death.
Death must have occurred during an active stay for work or employment purposes.

✅ For Death in Other Indian States:

The deceased must have moved outside Kerala for work or employment.
A valid residence certificate from the respective state government is required.

🔍 Note: This assistance is not for those who already received support from employers, sponsors, or other government bodies.

📄 Required Documents (Scanned Copies in JPEG Format)

To apply, the applicant (legal heir) must submit:

Cancelled Indian Passport of the deceased
Death Certificate
Work Permit / Employment Proof
Legal Heirship Certificate
Proof of relationship with the deceased
Applicant’s Income Proof
Voter ID / Aadhaar (ID proof of applicant)
Certificate from the employer/sponsor confirming no payment was made for repatriation
Bills/Receipts for:
- Embalming
- Mortuary Charges
- Hospital Charges
- Transportation
Declaration proving that the applicant personally bore the expenses
For deaths within India but outside Kerala – Certificate of Residence from the concerned state authority

🌐 How to Apply for NORKA Death Assistance Scheme

Eligible applicants can apply online through the official NORKA-Roots portal:

🔗 Website: www.norkaroots.org

Ensure all scanned documents are clear and authentic. Incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected during the verification stage.