Payment of Ex-Gratia to the Families of Suicidal Weavers
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides financial support to families of weavers who have died by suicide due to difficulties in their weaving work. Run by the Department of Handlooms & Textiles in Andhra Pradesh since June 2004, it aims to help the bereaved families cope with the loss of their primary earner. The ex-gratia payment is a one-time financial assistance given to the next of kin of eligible weavers.
What You Get
- Ex-gratia payment of ₹1,50,000 to the family or next of kin of the deceased weaver
- One-time financial assistance to support the bereaved family
- Direct payment to help cover immediate expenses and loss of income
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Andhra Pradesh residents only
- Deceased person must have been a registered weaver engaged in weaving activities
- Death must have occurred due to suicide linked to weaving-related distress or financial hardship
- Applicant must be a family member or legally recognized next of kin
- Applicable to residents of Andhra Pradesh
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Death Certificate
- 2. Aadhaar Card of Deceased
- 3. Aadhaar Card of Applicant
- 4. Weaver Registration Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Police Report or Legal Proof of Suicide
- 7. Relationship Proof Document
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
- Andhra Pradesh
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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