Ex-Gratia Payment for Loss of Hands, Legs, Eyes, or Vision
The scheme aims to provide financial relief to individuals who suffer physical disabilities such as loss of limbs or vision as a result of disasters or while participating in relief and preparedness activities. Under this scheme, financial assistance between ₹74,000/- to ₹2,50,000/-is provided.
- Ministry / Department
- Department Of Disaster Management
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
Ex-Gratia Payment for Loss of Hands, Legs, Eyes, or Vision क्या है?
The scheme aims to provide financial relief to individuals who suffer physical disabilities such as loss of limbs or vision as a result of disasters or while participating in relief and preparedness activities. Under this scheme, financial assistance between ₹74,000/- to ₹2,50,000/-is provided.
- लाभ
- Under this scheme, an ex-gratia grant of ₹74,000/- is provided to each affected person. In cases where the disability exceeds 60%, a higher amount of ₹2,50,000/- per person is provided.
- स्तर
- State — Uttarakhand
- मंत्रालय / विभाग
- Department Of Disaster Management
- लाभ का प्रकार
- cash
- मुख्य पात्रता
- 1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be either disaster-affected individual or involved in disaster relief or preparedness-related activities. 1. The extent and cause of the disability must be certified by a doctor from a government hospital or dispensary.
- अंतिम सत्यापन
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Benefits
Under this scheme, an ex-gratia grant of ₹74,000/- is provided to each affected person. In cases where the disability exceeds 60%, a higher amount of ₹2,50,000/- per person is provided.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Offline application — step 1
Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari’s report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the District Magistrate’s approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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