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State Government Death Benefit Schemes & Dependent Support (India)
India’s state-level support changes frequently and is often administered at district level. This hub helps you quickly identify where to ask and what to request — without creating dozens of separate state pages.
If you are looking for a state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment, dependent family assistance, or financial help after death, this page shows how to find the right office in each state/UT and the wording to use so you can discover the current schemes (even when names change).
Use this page together with the national guide
Jump to your state / union territory
Quick navigation improves results: you’ll see where to apply and what to ask for.
How to use this page (elite approach)
State schemes change — the method matters more than memorising scheme names.
- Jump to your state / union territory below.
- Start with the listed offices — they route applications even if scheme names change.
- Use the suggested wording when asking for assistance (death benefit, widow pension, ex-gratia).
- Keep your claim pack ready — most offices request these first.
Elite rule
State scheme claim pack (prepare once)
These are commonly requested across most states for widow pension, ex-gratia payments, and dependent support.
- Death certificate (multiple certified copies)
- Claimant ID (Aadhaar / PAN)
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
- Proof of relationship to the deceased
- Address or residence proof
- Income / BPL documentation (if applicable)
List of state-wise death benefit schemes in India (where to apply)
Each card follows the same structure so you can scan quickly: where to start, what to ask for, and the local reality notes that affect processing.
Andhra Pradesh — Death benefit & dependent schemes
South India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State Social Welfare Department portal
- District Collector / MeeSeva centres
- Labour welfare boards (occupation-based)
What to ask for (use this wording)
- State government death benefit / ex-gratia support for dependents
- Widow or dependent pension schemes
- Welfare board death assistance (if registered)
Local reality notes
- Many benefits are processed at district/mandal level.
- Online portals exist, but in-person follow-up is common.
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Arunachal Pradesh — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North East • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State Social Welfare Directorate
- District administration offices
- Community welfare offices
What to ask for (use this wording)
- State government family assistance after a death
- Dependent support benefits
- Local welfare grants
Local reality notes
- District implementation can vary significantly.
- Documentation may require local verification.
SEO: Arunachal Pradesh death benefit scheme • Arunachal Pradesh widow pension • Arunachal Pradesh state government assistance after death
Assam — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North East • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social Welfare Department (Assam)
- CSC / service centres
- District welfare office
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Breadwinner death assistance / ex-gratia
- Occupation-based board support
Local reality notes
- District offices play a major role in approvals.
- Keep address proof and death certificate copies ready.
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Bihar — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare portal
- Block / district offices
- CSC centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family assistance schemes after a death
- Social security pension (widow/dependent)
- Labour welfare board benefits
Local reality notes
- Applications often route through local offices first.
- Follow-up visits can accelerate progress.
SEO: Bihar death benefit scheme • Bihar widow pension • Bihar state government assistance after death
Chhattisgarh — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Central India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social Welfare Department
- District offices
- Labour welfare boards
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Ex-gratia / compensation from state government
- Dependent pensions / widow pension
- Registered worker benefits (if applicable)
Local reality notes
- Rural vs urban implementation may differ.
- Keep income/BPL documentation available if relevant.
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Goa — Death benefit & dependent schemes
West India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Goa social welfare offices
- Citizen service centres
- Labour department
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family support grants after a death
- Widow/dependent pensions
- Worker welfare board death assistance
Local reality notes
- Processes may be more centralized compared to larger states.
- Digital portals can help, but confirm by phone for latest scheme names.
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Gujarat — Death benefit & dependent schemes
West India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare portal
- e-Seva / citizen service centres
- Labour welfare boards
What to ask for (use this wording)
- State government dependent family assistance
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Construction/worker board death benefit (if registered)
Local reality notes
- Urban districts may process faster than rural areas.
- Check welfare board registration status early.
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Haryana — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social justice department
- District welfare office
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Widow pension scheme
- Dependent family assistance after death
- Labour board / welfare board support
Local reality notes
- District-level documentation checks are common.
- Keep bank details and ID proofs ready for submission.
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Himachal Pradesh — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare offices
- District administration
- Citizen service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family support grants after a death
- Widow/dependent pension pathways
- Local welfare board schemes
Local reality notes
- Processing times may vary by district geography.
- Local verification is sometimes required.
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Jharkhand — Death benefit & dependent schemes
East India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social Welfare Department
- CSC centres
- Labour welfare board offices
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Ex-gratia / state death benefit assistance
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Registered worker benefits (if applicable)
Local reality notes
- District welfare offices are a key starting point.
- Ensure documents are consistent across applications.
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Karnataka — Death benefit & dependent schemes
South India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State social welfare portal
- Bangalore One / service centres
- Labour welfare boards
What to ask for (use this wording)
- State government assistance after a death (dependents)
- Widow/dependent pension schemes
- Occupation-specific welfare benefits
Local reality notes
- Urban service centres can streamline application routing.
- Some schemes are handled by specific departments—ask for the full list.
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Kerala — Death benefit & dependent schemes
South India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State social welfare department
- Akshaya centres
- Local administrative offices
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Dependent support / widow pension pathways
- Local welfare support
- Worker welfare board death assistance (if registered)
Local reality notes
- Local self-government bodies may be involved.
- Digital systems are strong—but keep paper copies too.
SEO: Kerala death benefit scheme • Kerala widow pension • Kerala state government assistance after death
Madhya Pradesh — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Central India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social welfare portal
- District offices
- Labour welfare boards
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Ex-gratia / compensation from state government
- Dependent family schemes
- Worker welfare board benefits
Local reality notes
- District-level discretion can affect timelines.
- Follow-up visits can help resolve delays.
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Maharashtra — Death benefit & dependent schemes
West India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social welfare department
- Aaple Sarkar / service portals
- District welfare offices
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Breadwinner death assistance / state death benefit scheme
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Registered worker welfare benefits
Local reality notes
- Large variation between metro and rural districts.
- Multiple schemes may exist across departments—ask broadly.
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Manipur — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North East • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare offices
- District administrative offices
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family assistance grants after a death
- Dependent pensions / widow pension
- Community welfare schemes
Local reality notes
- District administration plays a key role.
- Keep local address documentation ready.
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Meghalaya — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North East • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare departments
- District welfare offices
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Dependent support / widow pension routes
- Family assistance after death
- Local welfare schemes
Local reality notes
- Implementation varies by district.
- Ask offices for the latest scheme list (names can change).
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Mizoram — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North East • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State social welfare offices
- District administration
- Citizen service points
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family assistance schemes
- Dependent pensions / widow pension
- Local welfare support
Local reality notes
- Local administrative structures may shape the process.
- Consistency in documents reduces delays.
SEO: Mizoram death benefit scheme • Mizoram widow pension • Mizoram state government assistance after death
Nagaland — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North East • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare offices
- District administration
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family support grants after a death
- Dependent schemes (widow/dependent pension)
- Worker/community welfare assistance
Local reality notes
- Community structures may assist with routing applications.
- Expect local variations across districts.
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Odisha — Death benefit & dependent schemes
East India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State social welfare portal
- Mo Seva centres
- District welfare office
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family assistance / state death benefit schemes
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Worker welfare board benefits
Local reality notes
- District and block-level offices often handle execution.
- Income category can influence eligibility.
SEO: Odisha death benefit scheme • Odisha widow pension • Odisha state government assistance after death
Punjab — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social security department
- District offices
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Family support schemes after death
- Occupation welfare board benefits
Local reality notes
- Documentation checks are common at district level.
- Keep bank and identity documents aligned across records.
SEO: Punjab death benefit scheme • Punjab widow pension • Punjab state government assistance after death
Rajasthan — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social welfare department
- e-Mitra centres
- District welfare offices
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family assistance grants after a death
- Widow/dependent pension schemes
- Labour welfare board death benefit
Local reality notes
- Large state-wide variation in processing timelines.
- Use local service centres to confirm the current scheme names.
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Sikkim — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North East • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare offices
- District administration
- Citizen service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Dependent support / widow pension
- Family assistance after death
- Local welfare schemes
Local reality notes
- Smaller administrative structure can simplify routing.
- Ask for the latest district guidance if the portal is unclear.
SEO: Sikkim death benefit scheme • Sikkim widow pension • Sikkim state government assistance after death
Tamil Nadu — Death benefit & dependent schemes
South India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social welfare department
- e-Sevai centres
- Labour welfare boards
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Tamil Nadu state death benefit scheme (dependent support)
- Widow/dependent pension pathways
- Worker welfare board death assistance
Local reality notes
- Service centres can speed up application routing.
- Department-specific schemes may apply—ask for a complete list.
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Telangana — Death benefit & dependent schemes
South India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare portal
- MeeSeva centres
- District welfare offices
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Ex-gratia / state government death benefit
- Dependent pensions / widow pension scheme
- Labour board support
Local reality notes
- Urban and rural districts may differ in practice.
- Keep digital and paper copies ready.
SEO: Telangana death benefit scheme • Telangana widow pension • Telangana state government assistance after death
Tripura — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North East • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare offices
- District administration
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family assistance after death
- Widow/dependent pension schemes
- Worker welfare schemes
Local reality notes
- Local district offices are often the first stop.
- Ask for updated scheme names (they can change).
SEO: Tripura death benefit scheme • Tripura widow pension • Tripura state government assistance after death
Uttar Pradesh — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Social welfare department
- Jan Seva Kendras
- District welfare offices
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Uttar Pradesh state death benefit / compensation schemes
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Labour welfare board benefits
Local reality notes
- Large variation across districts—expect local process differences.
- Follow-up is often essential.
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Uttarakhand — Death benefit & dependent schemes
North India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State welfare offices
- District administration
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family support grants after death
- Widow/dependent pensions
- Local welfare schemes
Local reality notes
- Geography can affect processing times.
- Local offices may require in-person verification.
SEO: Uttarakhand death benefit scheme • Uttarakhand widow pension • Uttarakhand state government assistance after death
West Bengal — Death benefit & dependent schemes
East India • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- State social welfare portal
- District offices
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- State government death benefit schemes
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Occupation welfare board support
Local reality notes
- Different departments may manage overlapping schemes.
- Ask for a full scheme list rather than one program name.
SEO: West Bengal death benefit scheme • West Bengal widow pension • West Bengal state government assistance after death
Andaman & Nicobar Islands — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Union Territory • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- UT Social Welfare / Directorate
- District administration
- Citizen service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- UT-level dependent support / death benefit assistance
- Widow/dependent pension routes
- Worker welfare board support (if applicable)
Local reality notes
- Administration can be more centralized than large states.
- Confirm whether district/sub-divisional offices handle intake.
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Chandigarh — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Union Territory • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- UT Social Welfare Department
- Sampark / citizen service centres
- Labour department
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Dependent financial assistance after a death
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Welfare board death assistance
Local reality notes
- Urban administration may allow more centralized processing.
- Confirm the correct department for your category (social welfare vs labour).
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Delhi (NCT) — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Union Territory • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- Delhi Social Welfare Department
- District welfare offices
- Citizen service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Delhi government assistance after death (dependents)
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Worker welfare benefits
Local reality notes
- Urban systems may allow more centralized processing.
- Department-level schemes can differ from state models.
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Union Territory • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- UT Social Welfare / Directorate
- District administration
- Citizen service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Dependent support / ex-gratia assistance
- Widow/dependent pension pathways
- Worker welfare board death benefits
Local reality notes
- UT systems may route through district administration.
- Ask offices for the latest scheme circulars if names are unclear.
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Jammu & Kashmir — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Union Territory • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- UT welfare departments
- District administration
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Family support grants after death
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Local welfare schemes / board support
Local reality notes
- District procedures may vary; confirm latest requirements.
- Keep local identity and residence documents ready.
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Ladakh — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Union Territory • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- UT administration / Social Welfare
- District administration
- Citizen service points
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Dependent financial assistance after a death
- Widow/dependent pension routes
- Local welfare support where available
Local reality notes
- Geography can affect processing time.
- District administration is often central to routing applications.
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Lakshadweep — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Union Territory • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- UT administration / Social Welfare
- Local administrative offices
- Service centres
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Dependent support / state-like death benefit assistance
- Widow/dependent pension routes
- Local welfare support
Local reality notes
- Administration may be centralized; confirm the correct local office for intake.
- Keep extra copies of documents in case offices retain one set.
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Puducherry — Death benefit & dependent schemes
Union Territory • state government death benefit, widow pension scheme, ex-gratia payment
Where to start
- UT Social Welfare Department
- Citizen service centres
- District/region offices
What to ask for (use this wording)
- Dependent family assistance after death
- Widow/dependent pension scheme
- Worker welfare board death assistance
Local reality notes
- Departments may have territory-specific rules.
- Confirm whether applications are handled by zone/region offices.
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FAQ: State government death benefits, widow pension & dependent support (India)
Short, practical answers for the questions families search most.
Does every Indian state offer financial assistance after a death?
How do I find the correct state death benefit scheme if the scheme name changed?
- “What state government death benefit or ex-gratia payment exists for dependents after a death in this district?”
- “What widow pension scheme applies, and where do I apply?”
- “Are there any welfare board death assistance benefits if the worker was registered?”