People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana

Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹3,000/- is given to the family/dependent of the deceased to cover funeral expenses. The grant is provided for the death of any person of any age from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Bihar
States and UTsBihar
Areas
Scheme forFamilies
TagsDeath, Funeral, BPL, Financial Assistance

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