The “Security Related Expenditure (Relief and Rehabilitation)” scheme, also known as the “SRE (R&R) Scheme,” was introduced in 1989-90 by the Jammu and Kashmir Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is designed to support the relief and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants uprooted from the Valley during the militancy period, along with other related relief measures. The scheme provides for 100% reimbursement of eligible expenditures, with 60% of the approved amount released upfront on claim submission and the remaining 40% disbursed upon receipt of an audit report. It covers various relief measures including cash assistance to migrants, rehabilitation of surrendered militants, relief for the Next of Kin (NoK) of civilians and security personnel killed in militant-related incidents, and support for infrastructure and employment initiatives.
Benefits
- Cash Relief for Migrants:
- Kashmiri and Jammu migrants settled in J&K: ₹3,250 per person per month, up to a maximum of ₹13,000 per family per month.
- Kashmiri migrants settled in Delhi/NCR: ₹3,250 per person per month, up to a maximum of ₹13,000 per family per month.
- Migrants in the hilly areas of the Jammu division: ₹2,500 per person per month, with a maximum of ₹10,000 per family per month.
- Relief for Ration/Fodder:
- Migrants in the hilly areas receive 9 kg of Atta, 2 kg of Rice per person per month, 10 litres of kerosene oil per family per month, and ₹300 per cattle per month for fodder.
- Basic Dry Ration Package:
- Includes 9 kg of rice, 2 kg of Atta per person, and 1 kg of sugar per family per month, along with additional ex-gratia relief for property loss up to ₹10,00,000.
- Other Relief Measures:
- One-time compensation of ₹5,00,000 for the NoK of civilians killed in militancy-related incidents.
- Pension of ₹750 per month for widows of civilians killed in militancy-related violence.
- Scholarships and additional support for orphans affected by militancy.
- Construction of transit accommodations for Kashmiri migrants and support for State Government jobs.
- An advance of ₹19,00,00,000 for the Corpus Fund of the Jammu and Kashmir State Rehabilitation Council.
- Ex-gratia payments of ₹5 lakh to the NoK or victims with over 50% disability due to Cross Border Firing.
- Financial assistance of ₹5,50,000 per family for West Pakistani Refugee (WPR) families.
- Additional relief measures include compensation for housing, crop and livestock losses, and increased compensation for loss of milch animals from ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 per animal.
- Employment Support:
- The Government supports employment opportunities for Kashmiri migrants by providing salaries to 3000 youths until they secure regular positions, and additional State Government jobs have been approved under PMDP-2015.
Eligibility
- Beneficiary Criteria:
- The beneficiary must be a Kashmiri or Jammu migrant.
- Covered Groups:
- The scheme broadly includes relief measures for Kashmiri and Jammu migrants, expenditure on the PM’s package for the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants, relief for NoKs of civilians/security personnel killed in militant attacks, and rehabilitation measures for surrendered militants.
- Funding Objective:
- The scheme is intended to reimburse the expenditures incurred by the State Government for various relief and rehabilitation activities in response to the militancy situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Application Process
Offline Submission
- Step 1: Proforma for Claims
- Claims for reimbursement under the SRE (R&R) Scheme must be submitted using the prescribed proforma. This proforma should be duly certified by an officer not below the rank of Additional Secretary of the concerned State Government.
- Step 2: Release of Payments
- 60% Release:
- 60% of the claim amount for approved items is released upon certification by an officer of the State Government (not below the rank of Additional Secretary), unless Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is used.
- 40% Release:
- The remaining 40% is disbursed after the audit report from the IFD-MHA is received.
- Direct Benefit Transfer:
- In cases where DBT is employed, 100% of the claim amount is reimbursed subject to appropriate certification.
- 60% Release:
- Advance Releases:
- Under special circumstances and with the approval of the SRE Standing Committee, advance releases may be considered. Additionally, advances for the first quarter of a financial year may be issued while the previous year’s accounts are being finalized.
Documents Required
For J&K Migrants:
- Aadhaar Number
- Domicile Certificate
- Details of the Aadhaar-linked Bank Account
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can citizens directly access funding under the SRE scheme for any projects or activities?
Funding under SRE is intended to reimburse the expenditures incurred by the State Government for relief and rehabilitation measures; it is not a direct funding mechanism for individual projects. -
Could you provide the full names of the mentioned initials in the scheme, such as IFD-MHA?
IFD-MHA refers to the Integrated Financial Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs. (For further clarification, refer to the official guidelines.) -
Are there specific opening and closing dates for citizens to apply for benefits under SRE?
The scheme operates on a reimbursement basis for claims submitted by the State Government, rather than through direct citizen applications with fixed dates. -
What is the mode of application for individuals or organizations interested in participating in SRE schemes?
Claims are submitted by the State Government using the prescribed proforma. Individual citizens do not directly apply; instead, the State Government processes the claims and facilitates the reimbursement process. -
How does the declaration process work for citizens applying for benefits under SRE?
Declarations are made by the authorized State Government officials who certify the claims as per the prescribed proforma. -
How does the Ministry of Home Affairs review the accounts and expenditure under the SRE (R&R) scheme?
The Ministry reviews expenditures through audit reports submitted by an audit team from the IFD-MHA and verifies the claims before releasing the remaining 40% of the reimbursement. -
What is the prescribed Proforma for submitting claims for reimbursement of Security Related Expenditure?
The prescribed proforma is provided in the official guidelines and must be duly certified by an officer not below the rank of Additional Secretary of the concerned State Government. -
How is the funding pattern regulated for schemes and projects under SRE?
The scheme reimburses 100% of the eligible expenditure, with 60% released upon initial claim certification and 40% after audit verification. In cases using DBT, full reimbursement is provided upon certification. -
Under what circumstances can advance releases be considered for SRE (R&R)?
Advance releases may be considered in special circumstances, subject to approval by the SRE Standing Committee, particularly for the first quarter of the financial year while finalizing the previous year’s accounts. -
Can you explain the categories of people served by the SRE (R&R) scheme?
The scheme provides relief to Kashmiri and Jammu migrants, supports rehabilitation measures for returnees, offers compensation to the NoK of civilians and security personnel killed in militant incidents, assists surrendered militants, and extends relief to those affected by cross-border firing and terrorism. -
What is the purpose of the SRE (R&R) scheme, and when was it introduced?
Introduced in 1989-90, the SRE (R&R) scheme aims to reimburse the significant expenditures incurred by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for various relief and rehabilitation activities related to militancy. -
Who oversees matters related to the reimbursement of SRE to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, and what is the role of the SRE Standing Committee?
Reimbursement matters are overseen by the Ministry of Home Affairs, with the SRE Standing Committee playing a key role in approving special circumstances and advance releases. -
When did the SRE scheme become effective, and what is the funding arrangement?
The scheme became effective in 1989-90 and is entirely funded by the Central Government.