Accident Relief Scheme

About This Scheme

The scheme "Accident Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the legal heirs of the household below poverty line on the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female) due to an accident in respect of 44 occupational categories of notified employment as per [G.O.Ms.No.471](https://www.tn.gov.in/scheme/data_view/3258), Finance (CMPRF) Department dated.23.05.1989.

Eligibility

1. The breadwinner of the family, whether male or female, must be an earning member. 1. The breadwinner's death was caused by an accident. 1. The family should belong to the BPL category. 1. Legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner of the family. 1. The family members engaged in the [44 categories (Page No. 139)](https://www.tn.gov.in/rti/proactive/swnmp/citizen_social_welfare.pdf) of notified employment.

Benefits

- Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is given to the legal heirs of the household below poverty line. NOTE: Depending upon the nature of the injury sustained and the degree of physical impairment, relief of ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 is given.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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