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Ex-Gratia Payment for Life-Threatening Injury Requiring Hospital Stay for Treatment

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to individuals who sustain life-threatening injuries due to disasters and require hospitalization for treatment.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Under this scheme, an ex-gratia grant of ₹16,000/- per person is provided in case of a hospital stay for more than one week, and ₹5,400/- per person in case of a hospital stay for less than one week.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.; The applicant must be a person admitted to a government or non-government hospital due to an injury caused by a disaster, including those engaged in relief or disaster preparedness activities who sustained injuries during such work.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What kind of assistance is provided under this scheme?

An ex-gratia grant of ₹16,000 per person is provided for hospital stays of more than one week, and ₹5,400 per person for stays of less than one week.

Who is eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?

Any person admitted to a government or non-government hospital due to injuries caused by a disaster is eligible. Persons injured during relief or preparedness-related work are also covered.

Are both government and private hospitals covered under this scheme?

Yes, treatment in both government and non-government (private) hospitals is recognized for eligibility.

How is the extent of injury or hospitalization verified?

The Patwari verifies the details and records them in the P-20 form, which is further checked by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).

How are the relief funds distributed to the beneficiaries?

After the DM’s approval, the funds are disbursed at the Tehsil level to the eligible beneficiaries.