The Ex-Gratia Grant for Disability to CAPF Personnel scheme is an initiative by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Designed to honor the service and sacrifice of CAPF personnel, the scheme provides a one-time financial grant to those who have been permanently disabled due to circumstances such as war, operational duties, terrorist activities, or natural calamities. The grant amount varies according to the percentage of disability sustained, ensuring targeted support for our disabled heroes.
Benefits
- Financial Recognition: Provides a substantial financial grant to disabled CAPF personnel based on their percentage of disability.
- Support for Life-Altering Disabilities: Helps ease the financial challenges faced by personnel disabled in the line of duty.
- Encouragement of Service Sacrifice: Acknowledges and rewards the selfless service of CAPF personnel from Haryana.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a permanent resident of Haryana.
- Must be a CAPF personnel who has been permanently disabled due to war/operation, activities in operational areas, terrorist activities, or natural calamities.
- Must have been discharged from service due to the disability.
- The application must be submitted within three years of the disability occurrence.
Application Process
Registration on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- Visit the Portal: Go to the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- New User Registration: If you are not already registered, click on “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and complete the registration form with your Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State.
- OTP Verification: Verify your mobile number and email ID using the OTP received to complete the registration.
Logging In and Applying
- Login: Access your account on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal using your registered Email ID and Password.
- Access Services: Click on “Apply for Services” and then “View all Available Services”.
- Search and Select the Scheme: Find the Ex-Gratia Grant for Disability to CAPF Personnel scheme and click on it to open the application form.
- Enter Family Details: Input your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to display the registered family members.
- Verification: Select the beneficiary/applicant and verify via OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
- Complete Application: Fill in all mandatory details, upload the required documents, preview your application, and click on “Submit”.
Tracking the Application
Applicants can track their application status on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Documents Required
Ensure that you upload the following documents (self-attested where required):
- Copy of the Detailed Battle Casualty Report and Part-II Order from Service Headquarters.
- Parivar Pehchan Patra.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Haryana Resident Certificate.
- Copy of the Bank Passbook linked with your Aadhaar Number.
- Disability Certificate/Casualty Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, indicating the percentage of disability.
- Self-Photo ID Proof (e.g., Ration Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, etc.).
- Address Proof of Haryana at the time of commissioning and up to the present, issued by the Competent Authority.
- Affidavit verifying the particulars provided by the CAPF personnel.
- Any other documents as specified by the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the objective of this scheme?
A1: The scheme aims to provide a financial ex-gratia grant to CAPF personnel from Haryana who have been permanently disabled in the line of duty, thereby recognizing their sacrifice and supporting their post-service lives.
Q2: What are the benefits of the scheme?
A2: The scheme offers a grant ranging from ₹15,00,000 to ₹35,00,000 based on the percentage of disability, providing crucial financial support to disabled CAPF personnel.
Q3: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A3: Eligible candidates must be permanent residents of Haryana, former CAPF personnel discharged due to permanent disability incurred during service, and must apply within three years of the disability.
Q4: What percentage of disability qualifies for the highest grant amount?
A4: Personnel with a disability of 75% and above are eligible for the highest grant amount of ₹35,00,000/-.
Q5: How can I apply for the scheme?
A5: Applications must be submitted online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal following the registration and application process outlined above.
Q6: Is there a deadline for applying to the scheme?
A6: Yes, applicants must submit their application within three years of the date of disability; applications received after this period will be considered time-barred.
Q7: Can I track my application status online?
A7: Yes, application status can be tracked on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal using the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Q8: What happens if the application is submitted after three years of disability?
A8: Applications submitted after three years of the disability occurrence will be considered time-barred and will not be eligible for the grant.
Q9: Can the grant be availed multiple times for different disabilities?
A9: No, the grant is provided as a one-time financial benefit for a single instance of permanent disability as declared by the competent authority.
Q10: What if the disability is temporary?
A10: The scheme is strictly for permanent disabilities incurred due to service-related incidents; temporary disabilities do not qualify.
Q11: Is the scheme applicable to CAPF personnel from other states?
A11: No, the scheme is exclusively for CAPF personnel who are permanent residents of Haryana.