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This scheme offers a one-time financial grant of ₹10 lakh to the families of soldiers and paramilitary Read More... personnel from Uttarakhand who lost their lives in duty. Read less
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The Uttarakhand government, through its Sainik Welfare Department, has launched the 'Uttarakhand Shaheed Kosh Anudan' scheme. This initiative is designed to support the families of our brave soldiers and paramilitary personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
What Is This Scheme?
The Uttarakhand Shaheed Kosh Anudan scheme provides a significant one-time financial aid to the next of kin of soldiers and paramilitary personnel. This grant is given to honour their sacrifice and help their families cope with the loss.
Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?
The scheme specifically targets the widows and dependents of soldiers and paramilitary personnel who were martyred during wars, border conflicts, or internal security operations. To be eligible, the martyr must have been a resident of Uttarakhand.
Why This Scheme Is Important
Sacrifices made by our armed forces and paramilitary personnel are invaluable. This scheme serves as a concrete way for the state to acknowledge their bravery and provide much-needed financial stability to their families in times of grief. It ensures that the families of the fallen heroes receive timely support.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scheme, the following conditions must be met:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant should be the widow or a dependent of a soldier or paramilitary force personnel who was martyred in a war, border conflict, or internal security operation.
Distribution Criteria for the Grant:
- If the martyr was married:
- Widow (Veer Nari): Receives 60% of the grant amount.
- Parents: Receive 40% of the grant amount.
- If parents are not alive: The full grant amount goes to the widow (Veer Nari). If the widow is not alive, then 40% goes to the parents and the remaining 60% is shared equally among all dependent children.
- If neither parents nor widow are alive: The entire grant is divided equally among all dependent children.
- If the widow is not alive and there are no children: The full grant goes to the parents.
- If the martyr was unmarried or a widower: The entire grant is given to the parents.
How To Apply
The application process involves submitting a form along with necessary documents to the relevant authority:
- Obtain the application form from the District Sainik Welfare Office.
- Fill out the application form completely and accurately.
- Attach all the required documents.
- Submit the filled application form to the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.
The approved financial assistance is typically disbursed directly to the beneficiary's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Documents Required
Applicants will need to provide the following documents:
- Bank account passbook of the applicant.
- Preliminary report related to the war or incident.
- Part-II Order issued by the Record Office/Director General’s Office regarding the war incident.
- Battle Casualty Certificate of the martyr soldier.
- Dependent Certificate issued by the Record Office/Director General’s Office confirming the relationship with the martyr.
- Discharge Book of the martyr (if applicable).
- Identity card of the dependent applying for the grant.
- Non-payment Certificate issued by the District Sainik Welfare and Rehabilitation Office, confirming that no ex-gratia has been paid earlier.
- Battle/Operational Casualty Certificate from the appropriate authority:
- Director General of Paramilitary Forces (for paramilitary cases).
- Director General of Central Armed Police Forces (for CAPF cases).
FAQ’s
What is the total amount of financial aid provided under the Uttarakhand Shaheed Kosh Anudan scheme?
Under this scheme, a one-time lump sum grant of ₹10,00,000/- is given for each martyr.
If a martyr was married, how is the ₹10 lakh grant distributed among their family members?
If the martyr was married, the widow (Veer Nari) receives 60% of the grant amount, and the parents receive 40%.
What if the martyr was unmarried or a widower, who will receive the financial grant?
In cases where the martyr was unmarried or a widower, the entire prescribed amount of the grant will be given to the parents.
Who is considered eligible to apply for this grant?
The scheme is open to widows (Veer Nari) and dependents of soldiers and paramilitary personnel who are residents of Uttarakhand and have been martyred in wars, border clashes, or internal security operations.
Is it necessary for the applicant to be a resident of Uttarakhand to apply?
Yes, being a resident of Uttarakhand is a mandatory eligibility criterion for the applicant.
What happens to the grant if both the widow and the parents are no longer alive?
If both the widow (Veer Nari) and parents are not alive, the entire prescribed amount of the grant will be distributed equally among all the dependent children of the martyr.
Where can one find the application form for the Uttarakhand Shaheed Kosh Anudan scheme?
The application form for this scheme can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office.
To which office should I submit my application for the scheme?
You need to submit your filled application form to the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.
Can you clarify the distribution of funds if the martyr's widow is alive but the parents are not?
If the parents are not alive, the full prescribed amount of the grant will be given to the widow (Veer Nari).
How is the financial assistance credited to the beneficiaries?
The approved financial assistance is credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account, usually through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
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