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Indian Community Welfare Fund

A scheme by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the welfare of Overseas Indians; assisting them in distress situations. ICWF has also been a critical support in emergency evacuation of Indian nationals from conflict zones, countries affected by natural disasters and other challenging situations.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of External Affairs
Level
Central
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

Indian Community Welfare Fund क्या है?

A scheme by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the welfare of Overseas Indians; assisting them in distress situations. ICWF has also been a critical support in emergency evacuation of Indian nationals from conflict zones, countries affected by natural disasters and other challenging situations.

लाभ
Assisting Overseas Indian nationals in distress situations: Transportation of Mortal Remains and expenditure on incidentals of deceased Indian national to India or local cremation/burial of deceased in such cases where the employer, sponsor or insurance company is unable or unwilling to do so as per the contract and the family is unable to meet the cost. Boarding and lodging for deserving distressed Indian nationals abroad on a means tested basis in budget category or shelters run by Mission/Post or NGOs empanelled with Mission. Air passage to India to stranded Overseas Indian nationals Legal Assistance on a means tested basis to deserving overseas Indian nationals who have committed minor crimes, offences or have been falsely implicated by their employer and put in jails; fishermen/seamen/sailors/Indian students in distress; Payment for small fines and penalties in respect of Indian nationals for minor offences/crimes; for illegal stay in the host country where prima facie the worker is not at fault, and to enable release of Indian nationals from jail/detention center Emergency Medical Care on means tested basis to overseas Indians who are involved in an accident (with serious life threatening injuries) have life-threatening medical conditions or suffer a serious disability. Support for Community Welfare activities: To promote Indian Culture by organizing cultural programmes by recognized Indian Diaspora organizations at major Indian Festivals, National Days of India; Indian
स्तर
Central
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Ministry Of External Affairs
लाभ का प्रकार
cash
मुख्य पात्रता
1. The applicant must be an **Overseas Indian.**1. The applicant must be in a **distress situation (as defined under scheme benefits).**
अंतिम सत्यापन
Recently

Benefits

Assisting Overseas Indian nationals in distress situations: Transportation of Mortal Remains and expenditure on incidentals of deceased Indian national to India or local cremation/burial of deceased in such cases where the employer, sponsor or insurance company is unable or unwilling to do so as per the contract and the family is unable to meet the cost. Boarding and lodging for deserving distressed Indian nationals abroad on a means tested basis in budget category or shelters run by Mission/Post or NGOs empanelled with Mission. Air passage to India to stranded Overseas Indian nationals Legal Assistance on a means tested basis to deserving overseas Indian nationals who have committed minor crimes, offences or have been falsely implicated by their employer and put in jails; fishermen/seamen/sailors/Indian students in distress; Payment for small fines and penalties in respect of Indian nationals for minor offences/crimes; for illegal stay in the host country where prima facie the worker is not at fault, and to enable release of Indian nationals from jail/detention center Emergency Medical Care on means tested basis to overseas Indians who are involved in an accident (with serious life threatening injuries) have life-threatening medical conditions or suffer a serious disability. Support for Community Welfare activities: To promote Indian Culture by organizing cultural programmes by recognized Indian Diaspora organizations at major Indian Festivals, National Days of India; Indian

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be an **Overseas Indian.**1. The applicant must be in a **distress situation (as defined under scheme benefits).**Area: IndiaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      Compensation Claims for Indian Nationals who died Abroad:

    2. Step 2: Online application — step 3

      The application process and the documents required for the compensation claims varies from nation to nation. The nation-wise detailed information can be found at the following link:

    3. Step 3: Online application — step 4

      https://www.mea.gov.in/images/pdf/compendium.pdf

    4. Step 4: Online application — step 6

      Sample Application Forms for Seeking Financial Assistance under ICWF -

    5. Step 5: Online application — step 8

      Embassy of India, Kuwait:

    6. Step 6: Online application — step 9

      https://indembkwt.gov.in/pdf/Application%20for%20seeking%20financial%20assistance%20from%20ICWF.pdf

    7. Step 7: Online application — step 11

      Embassy of India, Jeddah:

    8. Step 8: Online application — step 12

      https://www.cgijeddah.gov.in/web_files/779810210-Form%20for%20ICWF%20assitaance.pdf

    Sources & References

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