Somobyathi Scheme

In this scheme, an amount of Rs.2,000/- is provided to a poor family for cremation/ burial after the death of a family member. Financial assistance is provided at the burning ghat/ burial ground to the closest relative of the dead person in the family. The total no. of Somobyathi Beneficiaries in Malda is 34768 for the financial year 2019-20 (till December).

• Name of Scheme: Somobyathi
  • Who is the beneficiary: A family Below the Poverty Limit will receive this financial assistance for the cremation/ burial of the deceased
  • Entitlement : Rs.2,000.00 once
  • No. of Beneficiaries in Malda (Since Inception): 34768