Ex Gratia Assistance to Next of Kin of the Deceased by COVID-19

About This Scheme

The "Ex Gratia Assistance to Next of Kin of the Deceased by COVID-19" is implemented by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Haryana to provide financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per deceased to the next of kin of persons who died due to COVID-19 in the State. Eligible family members can submit their claims through the Antyodaya SARAL Portal or by the prescribed offline modes along with the required documents. The Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority verifies the claim before releasing the assistance. The benefit is transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be a family member (next of kin) of a person who died due to COVID-19. - The applicant must submit the prescribed application with the required supporting documents. - The deceased must have been diagnosed as COVID-19 positive through: 1. RT-PCR test; or 1. Molecular test; or 1. Rapid Antigen Test (RAT); or 1. Clinical investigation by the treating physician while admitted in a hospital or inpatient facility.

Benefits

- Ex Gratia Assistance: Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per deceased is provided to the next of kin of the deceased.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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