Burial Ground-Provision of Burial Grounds and Pathway to Burial Grounds
The scheme aims to support Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities by providing burial grounds and pathways in areas where such facilities are not available.
About This Scheme
The “Burial Ground-Provision of Burial Grounds and Pathway to Burial Grounds” scheme launched by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to support Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities by providing burial grounds and pathways in areas where such facilities are not available. This initiative ensures that Adi Dravidar and Tribal habitants have access to dignified burial services, promoting social welfare and respect for cultural practices.
Benefits
Access to Dignified Burial Services: Provision of land for burial grounds.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal communities.
The beneficiary must be residing in habitations without existing burial ground or pathway access.
Application Process
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Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the office of the Director of Adi Dravidar (DAD) and Tribal Welfare Office (TWO) /Project Officer DRDA /Commissioner, Panchayat Union.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned department/ office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Access to Dignified Burial Services: Provision of land for burial grounds.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the office of the Director of Adi Dravidar (DAD) and Tribal Welfare Office (TWO) /Project Officer DRDA /Commissioner, Panchayat Union.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned department/ office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Burial Ground-Provision of Burial Grounds and Pathway to Burial Grounds |
| Short Title | BGPBG |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Utility & Sanitation |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Rural |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 22 Apr 2026
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