AASRA Scheme
in Jammu and Kashmir
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Key dates and updates (Jammu and Kashmir)
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AASRA Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir
AASRA Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apply for AASRA Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir
Scheme Overview
The scheme “AASRA Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir in 2015 to provide Social Security cover to widows, Destitute, Below Poverty Line families and Breadwinners of such families whose annual income is less than ₹75000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
- All breadwinners of families whose total annual income is less than ₹75000/- are eligible under the scheme.
- All widows and destitute residing in the Union Territory are eligible under the scheme.
- All breadwinners of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families are eligible under the scheme.
- The intending family must establish that he/she has no source of income quantified as per the prescribed income certificate.
- The life/accident cover under the scheme will be paid only to the prescribed nominee in case of the death of the beneficiary as per the guideline outlined in the scheme.
Benefits
Under this scheme, Social Security cover is provided to widows, Destitute, Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, and breadwinners of such families whose annual income is less than ₹75000/-.
The Government of Union Territory will bear the premium of two policies (PMSBY & PMJJBY) for a period of five year.
Under this scheme, the government will cover the entire segment of the destitute and BPL families in the Union Territory.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof of Residence of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. |
| 2 | Proof of Identity. |
| 3 | Proof of Age |
| 4 | Income Certificate |
| 5 | Passport-size photographs. |
| 6 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 7 | Details of the Bank Account |
| 8 | BPL Card (in the case of BPL family) |
| 9 | Death Certificate of Husband bearing name of legal wife/widow (If applicant is widow) |
How to Apply in Jammu and Kashmir
Registration Process:
Online — https://www.jk.gov.in/jkeservices/home Registration Process:
Common questions in Jammu and Kashmir
Who can apply for AASRA Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir?
Eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for AASRA Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for AASRA Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir?
Applicants in Jammu and Kashmir typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for AASRA Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 20 August 2015 through 20 August 2015, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The "Aasra Scheme" is a comprehensive social security scheme launched by the Union Territory (UT) Government under which the government would pay or reimburse the premium of the two schemes (PMSBY & PMJJBY) in respect of beneficiaries.