The Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expense is an initiative by the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC), a Government of Andhra Pradesh undertaking. This scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to poor Brahmin families across all 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh, helping cover funeral expenses for a deceased Brahmin through a prescribed process.
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Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- A grant of ₹10,000 is provided to meet the funeral expenses of the deceased.
Eligibility
- Applicant Requirements:
- The applicant must be a close relative of the deceased (spouse, son, daughter, parent, brother, or grandson).
- The applicant must provide a self-declaration confirming that he/she is the legal heir of the deceased.
- The applicant must belong to the Brahmin community and reside in Andhra Pradesh.
- The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹75,000.
- The applicant should not have received any amount under any other government scheme for the same purpose.
Application Process
Online Process
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Registration and Application Submission:
- Visit the official website: AP Brahmin Welfare Schemes and click on “Scheme”.
- Click on “Registration” to open the application form.
- Fill in the required details including personal information (name, residence address, Aadhaar number, ration card number, bank details, etc.).
- Upload the necessary documents such as photo, signature, and certificate details.
- Required documents include Birth Certificate, Residential Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Bank Passbook, etc.
- Finalize and click “Submit”. A reference number will be provided upon successful submission.
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Checking Application Status:
- Click on the “Services” link on the menu and select “Know your status”.
- Enter the Reference number, Mobile number, or Aadhaar Card number, select the “Financial Year,” and fetch the application details.
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Downloading Acknowledgement Slip:
- Click on the “Acknowledgement Slip” link.
- Enter your Aadhaar Card number and select the scheme.
- Click “Submit” to download and print the acknowledgement slip.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant.
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant.
- Aadhaar Card of the deceased.
- White Ration Card/Income Certificate (issued by Mee Seva/Revenue Department).
- Caste Certificate (issued from Mee Seva).
- Residence Certificate (issued from Mee Seva).
- Birth Certificate (issued from Mee Seva).
- Income Certificate of the applicant (issued by Mee Seva/Revenue Department).
- Passbook of SB Account in Andhra Bank or SBI (in the name of the applicant).
- Self-declaration stating that the applicant is the legal heir of the deceased Brahmin.
- Death Certificate of the deceased Brahmin (issued by any Government authority).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible to apply for GS-FE?
Close relatives of a deceased Brahmin who are legal heirs, belonging to the Brahmin community and residing in Andhra Pradesh with an annual family income not exceeding ₹75,000. -
How much financial assistance is provided?
The scheme provides a grant of ₹10,000 to cover funeral expenses. -
Who can apply under this scheme?
The scheme is available to close relatives of the deceased (spouse, son, daughter, parent, brother, or grandson) who are legal heirs. -
What is the application procedure?
Applications are submitted online via the official website through the registration process and subsequent form submission. -
What documents are needed for application?
Required documents include passport-size photograph, Aadhaar Cards of the applicant and the deceased, white ration card/income certificate, caste certificate, residence certificate, birth certificate, income certificate, bank passbook, self-declaration of legal heirship, and the death certificate. -
Is there a time limit to apply?
Please refer to the scheme guidelines on the official website for any time limits related to application submission. -
Can I apply if I am receiving benefits from other schemes?
No, the applicant should not have availed of any amount under any other government scheme for the same purpose. -
How is the data validated?
Data is verified against the submitted documents and the records maintained by the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation. -
What is the maximum size for uploaded documents?
Please check the official website guidelines for details on file size limits. -
Which banks are acceptable for the SB account?
The scheme accepts SB accounts in Andhra Bank or SBI, in the name of the applicant.