State GovernmentSocial Welfare

Accident Relief Scheme

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Tamil Nadu

The scheme "Accident Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the legal heirs of the household BPL on the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female).

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance of ₹20,000 to legal heirs
  • Provided upon death of primary breadwinner due to accident
  • Available to BPL household families

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–100 years
  • Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
  • Deceased person must be primary breadwinner of household
  • Household must be registered as BPL (Below Poverty Line)
  • Death must occur due to accident
  • Applicant must be legal heir of deceased
  • Resident of Tamil Nadu

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Death Certificate
  3. 3. BPL Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. FIR or Police Report
  6. 6. Proof of Relationship

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Tamil Nadu
Category
Social Welfare
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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14 June 2026

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