Distress Relief Scheme

About This Scheme

The "Distress Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the BPL households on the death of their primary breadwinner (male or female).

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be the legal heir of the deceased primary breadwinner. 2. The family of the applicant should be solely dependent on agriculture (agricultural labourers/ small and marginal farmers). OR The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹24,000/-. 3. The family should be from the "Below Poverty Line" category.

Benefits

Financial Assistance of ₹20,000/-.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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