Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana

Description
Launched in 2017, the "Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana" is a state-level welfare scheme of the Government of Haryana under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. It provides financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- to individuals between 18 and 70 years of age who have suffered accidental death or disability and are not registered under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana PMSBY . The scheme is applicable only to permanent residents of Haryana residing in the state. The scheme is implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.

Exclusions
• The applicant should not be registered under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).

Benefits
• Accidental death.
• Total and permanent loss of both eyes.
• Loss of both hands or both feet.
• Loss of one eye and one hand or one foot.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
2. - The applicant should currently be residing in Haryana.
3. - The applicant should be between 18 and 70 years.
4. - The applicant should have met with an accident resulting in death or disability.
5. **Note:**
6. In case of disability, the claimant must be the disabled person themselves.
7. In case of death, the claimants shall be:
8. - The spouse (if not remarried).
9. - All unmarried children with equal share.
10. - Mother
11. - Father
12. - No other claimant is eligible beyond the above.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Proof of Haryana Residency (such as Ration Card / Voter ID / Domicile Certificate).
• Age Proof Document (Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate / Aadhaar).
• FIR Copy of the Accident.
• Medical Report / Disability Certificate (for disability cases).
• Death Certificate (for death cases).
• Postmortem Report (for death cases).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana" and who is it meant for?
A: The "Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana" is a financial assistance scheme launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Haryana, which is meant for permanent residents of Haryana who suffer accidental death or permanent disability and are not enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana.
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Q: What benefits are provided under the "Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana"?
A: Under the &quot;Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana&quot;, a one-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,000 is provided in the event of accidental death or in cases of permanent disability involving the total loss of eyes, hands, or feet.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme in case of accidental death?
A: In case of accidental death, the eligible claimants under this scheme include the deceased person’s spouse (if not remarried), all unmarried children in equal share, followed by the deceased’s mother or father, and no other person outside of these relations is allowed to claim the benefit.
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Q: What are the age criteria to apply for the scheme benefits?
A: To be eligible under the scheme, the applicant—whether deceased or disabled—must be between the ages of 18 and 70 years at the time of the accident.
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Q: Can a person already enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) avail this scheme?
A: No, a person who has registered under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana by depositing the ₹12 premium before the date of the accident is not eligible to avail benefits under the &quot;Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana&quot;.

Q: What kind of accidents are considered valid under the scheme?
A: Only accidents that result in death or permanent and complete disability such as the total loss of both eyes, both limbs, or a combination of one eye and one limb are considered valid for benefit under this scheme.
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Q: Can a disabled person file the claim personally under the scheme?
A: Yes, in case of permanent disability, the disabled person who suffered the accident is the sole and rightful claimant for receiving the assistance under the scheme.
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Q: Is this scheme applicable to residents of Haryana who are temporarily living outside the state?
A: No, only those individuals who are both permanent residents of Haryana and are residing in Haryana at the time of the accident are eligible for benefits under this scheme.

Q: Can a remarried spouse claim the benefit if the original deceased partner was eligible?
A: No, a spouse who has remarried after the death of the eligible person is not allowed to claim the benefit under the &quot;Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana&quot;.
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Q: What is the process for applying to the "Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana"?
A: The applicants may visit the [Antyodaya-SARAL Portal](https://saralharyana.gov.in/) to apply for the scheme.

Q: What is the offline process for applying the scheme?
A: To apply for the &quot;Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Durghtana Sahayta Yojana&quot;, the applicant may visit the nearest Atal Seva Kendra (Common Service Centre).

Q: What documents must be submitted in case of disability?
A: For disability cases, the applicant must submit a disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority along with the Medico-Legal Report (MLR) that clearly states the cause and nature of the injury as certified by a doctor.