Sarkari Yojana
Central Assistance For One Time Settlement Of Displaced Families From PoK And Chhamb Under Prime Minister’s Development Package
About Central Assistance For One Time Settlement Of Displaced Families From PoK And Chhamb Under Prime Minister’s Development Package
Rolled out by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, this scheme delivers a single lump-sum payout to families displaced from PoK and Chhamb who have since settled in Jammu & Kashmir. The intent is to give these families a supplementary financial cushion so they can start a small business or take up scientific farming, livestock rearing, or other land-based work that yields a steady, dependable income. Beneficiaries may instead choose to put the money into an annuity scheme for an assured monthly payout. Each displaced family receives ₹5,50,000 in total, made up of a ₹308 State share and a ₹5,49,692 Central share.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Home Affairs
01 Jan 2015
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Central Assistance For One Time Settlement Of Displaced Families From PoK And Chhamb Under Prime Minister's Development Package, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be the Claimant/Head of the…
The applicant must be the Claimant/Head of the Displaced Person (DP) family, or that person's successor or heir, living within Jammu & Kashmir.
The applicant must fall within the overall pool…
The applicant must fall within the overall pool of 36,384 displaced families.
The applicant must belong to one of these…
The applicant must belong to one of these categories:
Persons displaced from Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir in 1947.
Persons displaced from Chhamb in 1965 and 1971 (whether camp or non-camp).
Benefits Provided
Central Assistance For One Time Settlement Of Displaced Families From PoK And Chhamb Under Prime Minister's Development Package provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each displaced family gets a one-time payment of…
Each displaced family gets a one-time payment of ₹5,50,000.
This amount breaks down as
This amount breaks down as:
Central Government's share: ₹5,49,692 per family.
State Government's share: ₹308 per family.
Families can put this assistance toward
Families can put this assistance toward:
Starting small businesses.
Scientific farming.
Livestock-based activities.
Other land-based work aimed at steady, assured earnings.
Alternatively, the amount can go into an annuity…
Alternatively, the amount can go into an annuity scheme for a reliable monthly income.
Mode of Disbursement:
The Central Government sends its ₹5,49,692 share straight to eligible beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The State Government sends its ₹308 share to beneficiaries via DBT as well.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar
Aadhaar
Proof of prior residence in either PoK or…
Proof of prior residence in either PoK or Chhamb.
Aadhaar-seeded bank account details
Aadhaar-seeded bank account details.
2015-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Central Assistance For One Time Settlement Of Displaced Families From PoK And Chhamb Under Prime Minister's Development Package through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir collects applicant details directly from eligible beneficiaries.
Applicants need to furnish details like their Aadhaar Number and bank account information.
The J&K Government verifies these beneficiary details and uploads them into the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) module.
Once the State Government verifies and recommends the case, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, sends the Central Assistance directly to the eligible beneficiary via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The State Government separately deposits its ₹308-per-family share into the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.
Every transaction happens via bank transfer; no cash payments are involved.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.