Deployment of Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) Volunteers (For volunteer & their Dependents)

Description
The scheme "Deployment of Prantiya Rakshak Dal PRD Volunteers" was launched by the Department of Youth Welfare and prantiy rakshak dal PRD , Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to PRD volunteers, or to their dependents in the event of death, disability, or injury sustained while on duty.

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Benefits
• In the event of death, permanent disability, or an accident during duty under adverse conditions, financial assistance is provided as follows:
• Death during communal riots: ₹2.00 lakh
• Death during special high-risk duty: ₹1.50 lakh
• Death during normal duty: ₹1.00 lakh
• Permanent disability: Half of the ex-gratia amount admissible for the higher category.
• Serious injury: One-fourth of the ex-gratia amount admissible.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a trained Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) volunteer or a legal dependent of a PRD volunteer (in the event of the volunteer’s death).
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Required Documents
• Death Certificate
• PRD Training Certificate
• Survivor Certificate
• Dependent’s Birth Certificate
• Bank Account Details
• Copy of Ration Card/Family Register
• Medical Certificate confirming nature and severity of disability
• PRD Training Certificate
• Identity Proof
• Bank Account Details

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the beneficiaries of the scheme?
A: Trained PRD volunteers and their legal dependents in the event of the volunteer’s death are eligible for financial assistance.
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Q: What types of incidents are covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers death, permanent disability, and serious injuries sustained during duty under adverse conditions.
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Q: How is financial assistance determined in case of death?
A: Financial assistance is provided based on the nature and severity of the incident.
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Q: Who can apply for financial assistance under the scheme?
A: A trained PRD volunteer or their legal dependent can apply for assistance.
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Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: Applications must be submitted to the District Youth Welfare and PRD Office.
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Q: How is the application processed?
A: The department assesses the adverse circumstances of the incident before approving the financial assistance.
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