The Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu was launched the scheme “Natural Death and Funeral Assistance”. This scheme provides financial assistance for the funeral and natural death of registered folk artistes to support their families during difficult times.
About This Scheme
The Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu was launched the scheme “Natural Death and Funeral Assistance”. This scheme provides financial assistance for the funeral and natural death of registered folk artistes to support their families during difficult times. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the Regional Office.
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
For Funeral βΉ2,000/-
For Natural Death βΉ15,000/-
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be the Nominee of the registered folk artist.
The registered folk artist should have died a natural death.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the
regional office
and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form (VIII) from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the
Claim Form (VII)
, and
Accident Information Form (VI)
to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director in the regional offices.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in