Panchayat Kalyan Kosh
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the families or dependents of Gram Pradhans, Kshetra Panchayat Pramukhs, Zila Panchayat Presidents, and all members of the three-tier Panchayat elected as representatives of the people, in the event of their death while in office.
About This Scheme
The “Panchayat Kalyan Kosh” scheme was introduced by the Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the families or dependents of Gram Pradhans, Kshetra Panchayat Pramukhs, Zila Panchayat Presidents, and all members of the three-tier Panchayat elected as representatives of the people, in the event of their death while in office (excluding cases of suicide or involvement in criminal acts).
Benefits
In the event of the death of a Panchayat Representative while in office, the following amounts will be provided to their families or dependents:
Pradhan of Gram Panchayat, Pramukh of Kshetra Panchayat, and Zila Panchayat President: ₹10,00,000/-
Member of Zila Panchayat: ₹5,00,000/-
Member of Kshetra Panchayat: ₹3,00,000/-
Member of Gram Panchayat: ₹2,00,000/-
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a family member or dependent of a deceased Panchayat Representative.
Assistance is provided in the event of the death of a Panchayat Representative (Pradhan of Gram Panchayat, Pramukh of Kshetra Panchayat, Zila Panchayat President, or members of Zila Panchayat, Kshetra Panchayat, and Gram Panchayat) while serving in office.
Assistance will not be provided in cases of suicide or involvement in criminal acts by the Panchayat Representative.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: Family members or dependents of the deceased Panchayat representatives should apply directly through the
official website
of the Panchayati Raj Department, Uttar Pradesh.
Step 2: During registration on the Panchayat Kalyan Kosh portal, the dependent must fill out the application form in the prescribed format (
Appendix-1
) and upload the necessary documents.
Step 3: The District Panchayat Raj Officer will download the application submitted by the dependent from their login ID and obtain approval from the District Magistrate after a thorough review.
Step 4: Once approved by the District Magistrate, the District Panchayat Raj Officer will forward the application form to the Director of Panchayati Raj from their login ID for fund transfer.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
In the event of the death of a Panchayat Representative while in office, the following amounts will be provided to their families or dependents:
Pradhan of Gram Panchayat, Pramukh of Kshetra Panchayat, and Zila Panchayat President: ₹10,00,000/-
Member of Zila Panchayat: ₹5,00,000/-
Member of Kshetra Panchayat: ₹3,00,000/-
Member of Gram Panchayat: ₹2,00,000/-
Application Process
Apply Online
Apply Now →
Step 1: Family members or dependents of the deceased Panchayat representatives should apply directly through the official website
of the Panchayati Raj Department, Uttar Pradesh.
Step 2: During registration on the Panchayat Kalyan Kosh portal, the dependent must fill out the application form in the prescribed format (Appendix-1
) and upload the necessary documents.
Step 3: The District Panchayat Raj Officer will download the application submitted by the dependent from their login ID and obtain approval from the District Magistrate after a thorough review.
Step 4: Once approved by the District Magistrate, the District Panchayat Raj Officer will forward the application form to the Director of Panchayati Raj from their login ID for fund transfer.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Panchayat Kalyan Kosh |
| Short Title | PKK |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Rural |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 06 Jun 2026
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