About this social welfare scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to widows/dependents of soldiers & paramilitary personnel who were martyred in wars, border clashes, or internal security operations. Under this scheme, a one-time grant of Rs. 10 lakh is provided, subject to eligibility criteria.
The scheme "Uttarakhand Shaheed Kosh Anudan" is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide financial assistance to the widows/dependents of soldiers and paramilitary personnel who were martyred in wars, border clashes, or internal security operations. Under this scheme, a one-time lump sum grant of Rs. 10 lakh is provided, subject to eligibility criteria based on the martyr’s family status.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Uttarakhand Shaheed Kosh Anudan (UKSKA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | State Sainik Board |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (see References at the end) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Family |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Age | 5 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 5 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- One-Time Grant: Rs. 10,00,000/- per martyr
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant should be a widow or dependent of a soldier or paramilitary force personnel martyred in a war, border conflict, or internal security operation.
Distribution Criteria:
(a) In case the martyr was married:
- Widow (Veer Nari) – 60% of the grant amount
- Parents – 40% of the grant amount
(b) If the parents are not alive, then the full prescribed amount shall be given to the widow (Veer Nari) and where the widow (Veer Nari) is not alive then 40% of the prescribed amount shall be given to the parents and 60% shall be distributed equally among all the dependent children.
(c) In a situation where the parents and the widow (Veer Nari) are not alive, the prescribed amount shall be divided equally among all the dependent children.
(d) In a situation where the widow (Veer Nari) is not alive and has no children, the entire prescribed amount will be given to the parents.(e) In a situation where the martyr is unmarried or widower, the prescribed amount will be given to the parents.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- After obtaining the application form from the District Sainik Welfare Office, the applicant must submit it to the concerned office.
- The following documents are required for the application: Bank account passbook, preliminary report related to war, part-two order of the record office/Director General's office related to the war incident, battle casualty certificate of martyr soldier, relationship certificate issued by the related record office/Director General's office of dependents, discharge book, identity card of dependents, Certificate of non-payment of ex-gratia grant issued by the District Sainik Welfare and Rehabilitation Office, Certificate of battle casualty/operational casualty issued by the Director General, Paramilitary Forces (for Paramilitary Forces), Certificate of battle casualty/operational casualty issued by the Director General, Central Armed Police Forces (for Central Armed Police Forces)
- After verification of the applications at the District Sainik Welfare Office level, the approved amount is paid to the applicants found correct through DBT.
Frequently asked questions
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A one-time lump sum grant of Rs. 10,00,000/- per martyr is provided.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Widows (Veer Nari) and dependents of martyrs belonging to Uttarakhand can apply.
Is residency in Uttarakhand mandatory for applying?
Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
Who is eligible if the martyr was married?
- Widow (Veer Nari) receives 60% of the grant.
- Parents receive 40% of the grant.
What happens if both widow and parents are not alive?
In such cases, the entire grant is equally distributed among dependent children.
What if the martyr was unmarried or a widower?
The entire grant is given to the parents.
From where can the application form be obtained?
The application form is available at the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Where should the application be submitted?
The filled application form must be submitted to the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.
How is the financial assistance given to the beneficiaries?
The approved amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
References and official sources
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