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Deployment of Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) Volunteers (For volunteer & their Dependents)

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to PRD volunteers, or to their dependents in the event of death, disability, or injury sustained while on duty. In case of death during duty, financial assistance is provided to legal dependents of volunteer, based on the nature & severity of incident.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

In the event of death, permanent disability, or an accident during duty under adverse conditions, financial assistance is provided as follows: | - Death during communal riots: ₹2.00 lakh | - Death during special high-risk duty: ₹1.50 lakh | - Death during normal duty: ₹1.00 lakh | - Permanent disability: Half of the ex-gratia amount admissible for the higher category. | - Serious injury: One-fourth of the ex-gratia amount admissible.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.; The applicant must be a trained Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) volunteer or a legal dependent of a PRD volunteer (in the event of the volunteer’s death).

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Who are the beneficiaries of the scheme?

Trained PRD volunteers and their legal dependents in the event of the volunteer’s death are eligible for financial assistance.

What types of incidents are covered under this scheme?

The scheme covers death, permanent disability, and serious injuries sustained during duty under adverse conditions.

How is financial assistance determined in case of death?

Financial assistance is provided based on the nature and severity of the incident.

Who can apply for financial assistance under the scheme?

A trained PRD volunteer or their legal dependent can apply for assistance.

Where should the application be submitted?

Applications must be submitted to the District Youth Welfare and PRD Office.

How is the application processed?

The department assesses the adverse circumstances of the incident before approving the financial assistance.