Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS)
✓ Information verified — June 2026The "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.
What You Get
- Financial assistance of ₹7,000 towards funeral expenses
- Amount credited directly to nominee's bank account
- Quick processing through Digital Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Support for families during time of loss
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Deceased person must be a registered unorganised worker with Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society
- Nominee must be a family member of the deceased worker
- Applicable only to residents of Puducherry Union Territory
- Worker must have been a member of the scheme at the time of death
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card of Nominee
- 2. Death Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Membership Certificate
- 5. Identity Proof of Nominee
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/fas-pulws…Related Schemes
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