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Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS)

The "Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS)" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society. The Society extends ₹7,000/- to the nominee of the deceased Unorganised Worker towards meeting the funeral expenses. The amount is credited through DBT into the bank account.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS)
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Puducherry
States and UTsPuducherry
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsDeath, Crisis, Funeral, Financial Assistance, Worker, Social Welfare

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