Grant in Case of Death Due to Disaster
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the families/dependents of individuals who lose their lives due to any disaster. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹4,00,000/- is given as ex-gratia to support the affected families.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Grant in Case of Death Due to Disaster” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the families or dependents of individuals who lose their lives due to any disaster.
Benefits
Under this scheme, the dependents of the deceased receive financial assistance of ₹4,00,000/- as an ex-gratia grant.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant should be a disaster-affected person/ belong to a disaster-affected family or an individual involved in relief or pre-preparation related work.
Application Process
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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.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Under this scheme, the dependents of the deceased receive financial assistance of ₹4,00,000/- as an ex-gratia grant.
Application Process
Apply Offline
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.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Grant in Case of Death Due to Disaster |
| Short Title | GCDDD |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 14 Jun 2026
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