Organisation : Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC)
Facility : Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expenses
Applicable State : Andhra Pradesh
Home Page : https://www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in/sch/schemes.aspx
Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expenses :
** Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC), a Government of Andhra Pradesh undertaking, is introducing “Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expenses (GS-FE) for the financial year 2017 – 2018 for the poor Brahmins in Andhra Pradesh.
Related : Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Bhargava Matching Scheme : www.statusin.in/35421.html
** Under this scheme,financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/-(Rupees Ten thousand only) shall be provided to meet the Funeral Expenses of deceased Brahmin through the prescribed process.
Objective :
** To provide Financial Assistance for Funeral Expenses of adeceased Brahmin in their family where the family has no other means to meet the same.
Scope :
** This scheme is applicable for poor Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh covering all 13 districts to meet the funeral expenses of the deceased Brahmin.
Eligibility :
** Any close relative of the deceased (Spouse / Son/Daughter / Parent /Brother / Grandson) can apply under this scheme, within 45 days of the death, along with required documents.
** Applicant should provide a self-declaration that he / she is the legal heir of the deceased
** The applicant should belong to Brahmin community and reside in Andhra Pradesh
** Annual family income of the applicant should not be more than Rs. 75,000/ Rupees Seventy Five Thousand only).
** Should not have availed himself/ herself any amount under any other Government scheme for the same purpose.
Application Procedure :
** Any close relative of the deceased Brahmin shall fill the application online in the prescribed format (.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in (In case of any difficulty, contact TollFree No. 1800 10
Applicant should upload the scanned copies of the following documents (in pdf of maximum 250 kb size each) :
** Aadhar Cards of the deceased and applicant.
** Caste certificate of the applicant, issued by competent authority.
** Income certificate of the applicant, issued by competent authority.
** Passbook of SB Account in Andhra Bank (in the name of Applicant).
** Passport size photograph (in jpeg format) of the applicant.
** Self-declaration of relationship with the deceased Brahmin.
** Death certificate of Deceased Brahmin.
Selection process :
Scrutinising, short-listing and finalisation of applications shall be done by the State Level Selection Committee (SLSC) :
** Financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) will be credited online to the SB Accounts of selected applicants.
** State Level Committee is authorised to make exceptions in the eligibility / selection process and their decision will be final.
** The above guidelines are effective for the applications received from 20th June, 2017.
Contact Address :
Endowments Commissionerate Campus
Gollapudi,
Vijayawada – 521 225
Krishna Dist., – AP
Phone Off : 0866-6687284
Time : 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM on all working days
Email : apbrahmin AT gmail.com
About Us :
Build a vibrant Organization to serve the marginalised Brahmin Community members in AP by providing financial, intellectual and physical resources for their overall development which includes Education, Skill Building, Entrepreneurship, Welfare and Cultural life on a sustainable basis in a selfless and inspirational manner and also inculcate a sense of belonging to the community for improving cohesiveness, morale and pride.