Indian Community Welfare Fund
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of External Affairs to support overseas Indians and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) facing hardship or emergency situations. It provides assistance during distress, medical emergencies, and helps evacuate Indian nationals from conflict zones and disaster-affected areas. The scheme ensures that Indians living abroad have access to critical support when they need it most.
What You Get
- Emergency financial assistance for Indians in distress abroad
- Support during medical emergencies
- Legal assistance for overseas Indians
- Emergency evacuation support from conflict zones
- Assistance during natural disasters
- Shelter and basic needs support
- Special assistance for vulnerable groups including persons with disabilities
Who Can Apply
- Age: 0–100 years
- Must be an Indian citizen living overseas or a Non-Resident Indian (NRI)
- Facing distress, emergency, or hardship situation
- In need of immediate assistance for survival or safety
- Eligible regardless of income level in emergency situations
- Special consideration for students, artists, and vulnerable populations
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Passport
- 2. Proof of Indian Citizenship
- 3. Medical Reports (if applicable)
- 4. Emergency Certificate
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. Proof of Distress
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
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of External Affairs
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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