Financial Assistance for Natural Disaster

Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Natural Disaster” was introduced by the Department of Revenue, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide timely financial assistance and relief to individuals and families affected by natural calamities, helping them recover from losses to life, property, and livelihood.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, in case of any loss due to a natural calamity, financial assistance of up to ₹10,000/- is sanctioned by the Tehsildar, up to ₹50,000/- by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, and above ₹50,000/- by the District Magistrate.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant or their family must have been affected by a natural disaster.
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Required Documents
• Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Revenue Administration to avail the benefits of the scheme.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
A: Only residents of Uttarakhand whose life, property, or livelihood has been affected by a natural disaster are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.
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Q: What is the amount of financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: Financial assistance is determined based on the extent of damage:

- Up to ₹10,000 – sanctioned by the Tehsildar
- ₹10,001 to ₹50,000 – sanctioned by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
- Above ₹50,000 – sanctioned by the District Magistrate (DM)

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Q: How is the damage assessment carried out?
A: Damage assessment is conducted by the Regional Revenue Sub-Inspector and related departments through a field investigation under the supervision of the Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
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Q: Who initiates the process of providing assistance?
A: The process can be initiated either suo motu by the Revenue Administration or based on a report submitted by the affected person, a public representative, or local officials from the disaster-affected area.
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Q: How are completely damaged buildings identified?
A: A three-member committee headed by the District Magistrate, including the Block Development Officer (or representative) and one Junior Engineer, identifies and verifies buildings that are completely damaged and unsafe for habitation.
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Q: What is the procedure after the damage is assessed?
A: After assessment, a report is prepared and submitted to the competent authority (Tehsildar/SDM/DM), who approves the relief amount as per the prescribed limits and guidelines.
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Q: How is the approved financial assistance amount disbursed?
A: Once approved, the amount is sent from the District Magistrate to the Tehsildar through the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, and the Revenue Sub-Inspector (Patwari/Lekhpal) distributes the amount to the affected person or family.
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