Andhra Pradesh Garuda Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• BC and EWS Welfare Minister S. Savita announced the relaunch of the Garuda Scheme during a meeting with officials of the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Corporation.
• The Telugu Desam Party–led government earlier implemented the Garuda Scheme in the state between 2014 and 2019.
• The YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government later discontinued the scheme.
• The Andhra Pradesh Government has now decided to restart the Garuda Scheme to support economically weak Brahmin families.
• Authorities are currently finalising detailed guidelines to ensure smooth implementation of the scheme.
• The government aims to help poor Brahmin families who face financial hardship after losing a family member.
• The Andhra Pradesh Government's Brahmin Welfare Corporation will act as the nodal agency for implementing the scheme.
• The scheme will provide financial assistance to grieving families who lack the resources to manage funeral expenses.
• The Andhra Pradesh Government will offer Rs. 10,000 as one-time funeral assistance under the Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expenses (GS-FE).
• The scheme focuses exclusively on financially weak Brahmin families unable to arrange funeral costs on their own.
• The spouse, son, daughter, parents, brother, or grandson of the deceased Brahmin can apply for assistance under the scheme.
• Applicants whose annual family income exceeds Rs. 75,000 will not qualify for benefits under this scheme.
• Applicants must submit the funeral assistance application within 45 days of the date of death.
• The Andhra Pradesh Government plans to relaunch the Garuda Scheme for funeral expenses in the state in the coming days.
• After the relaunch, the online application form will be available on the official website of the Brahmin Welfare Corporation.

Scheme Benefits

• The scheme offers financial support for funeral expenses after the death of a member of a Brahmin family.
• The Andhra Pradesh Government provides a one-time assistance amount of Rs. 10,000 to a close relative of the deceased Brahmin for funeral expenses.

Eligibility Requirements

• Only permanent residents of Andhra Pradesh belonging to the Brahmin community can apply for the scheme.
• The applicant must share a close family relationship with the deceased person from the Brahmin community.
• The annual income of the Applicant must not exceed Rs. 75,000/- per year.
• The applicant must submit the application within 45 days from the date of death.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card of Applicant and Deceased/
• White Ration Card or Income Certificate.
• Caste Certificate. (If Applicable)
• Photo of the Applicant.
• Bank Account Number.
• Death Certificate of the Deceased.
• Mobile Number.
• Email.
• Self-Declaration.
• Residence Certificate of Andhra Pradesh.

Steps to Apply

• The Andhra Pradesh Government plans to restart the Garuda Scheme in the state shortly.
• The TDP-led government previously ran this scheme between 2014 and 2019.
• During that period, beneficiaries applied online to receive financial support for funeral expenses under the Garuda Scheme.
• The Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation Website will host the online application form once the government officially relaunches the scheme.
• Eligible applicants must visit the official website after the scheme launch notification.
• Applicants need to choose the Registration option available in the Scheme Corner section.
• After that, they must complete the Andhra Pradesh Government's Garuda Scheme Online Application Form.
• Applicants should carefully enter all required details and upload the necessary documents on the portal.
• Before submission, applicants must review the information entered in the form.
• The system will generate a reference number after successful submission of the application.
• Applicants can use this reference number to track the status of their Garuda Scheme application.
• Applicants should download and save the acknowledgement slip for future use.
• Officials from the Andhra Pradesh Government's Brahmin Welfare Corporation will verify the submitted application and documents.
• Authorities will cross-check applicant details with records from MeeSeva, Praja Sadhikara Survey, and the Civil Supplies Department.
• After verification, selected applicants will receive Rs. 10,000 as funeral assistance under the Garuda Scheme.
• The Andhra Pradesh Government provides this amount specifically to cover funeral-related expenses.
• Applicants can contact the Brahmin Welfare Corporation officials for any support or clarification related to the Garuda Scheme.

Relevant Links

• Andhra Pradesh Garuda Scheme Application Status.
• Andhra Pradesh Garuda Scheme Guidelines.
• Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation Website.

Contact Information

• Brahmin Welfare Corporation Helpline Number :-
  • 0866-6650345.
  • 0866-6650300.
• Brahmin Welfare Corporation Helpline Email :- apbrahmin@gmail.com.