Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 22nd June, 2021
F. 41(367)/DSW/FAS/COVID RELIEF/2021-22/2758-2771.—In order to provide immediate financial relief incase of death of family member due to Covid-19 and continued financial assistance to families affected by the death of the bread earner due to Covid-19 pandemic the Lt. Governor of NCT of Delhi is pleased to notify the Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana.
1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement:
(a) The Scheme may be called as Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana.
(b) The Scheme shall be applicable for the NCT of Delhi.
(c) The scheme shall come into force with effect from the date of its publication in the Delhi Gazette.
2. Objectives and components of the scheme:
The objectives of the Scheme are:
(a) to provide financial assistance to the surviving family of the bread earner who has died due to Covid 19 pandemic in Delhi since the outbreak of the disease. Government will also consider a single member of the affected family to be enrolled as a civil defense volunteer. Besides these the state affirms to look after the health and education needs of the dependent children as per existing policy.
(b) To give an Ex-gratia payment of Rs 50000 for each death to the family of deceased. This Ex-gratia assistance shall be given to the kith and kin of the person deceased due to Covid-19, after he applies in the format prescribed by the Revenue Department, GNCTD.
3. The components, corresponding quantum of financial assistance, and eligibility are detailed below :-
(a) Component (A):- Monthly financial assistance to the family of the deceased
(i) Eligibility and Quantum of Assistance
Situation |
Eligible |
Amount |
Remarks |
Husband |
Wife |
Rs. 2500 for life |
Wife can get widow pension also in addition, if eligible |
Wife |
Husband |
Rs. 2500 for life |
NIL |
Single Parent (Other parent already died (either due to |
Each Child Below 25 years of age |
Rs. 2500 to each child of the deceased parents till they |
Each Child below 25 years of age would be considered for |
otherwise)/ Separated/ Divorced |
age of 25 years |
parent died of covid and other died in earlier years) |
|
Both Husband and Wife died (where atleast one of them died |
Each Child below age of 25 years. Father or Mother incase of no children. |
Rs. 2500 to each child till the age of 25 years.
Incase of Father or Mother for life (only one will get the |
Father & Mother can avail old age pension in addition |
Unmarried Working Son / Daughter |
Father or Mother |
Rs 2500 for life |
Father & Mother can avail old age pension in addition |
Brother / Sister |
Dependent Brother / Sister if they are physically or intellectually challenged |
Rs 2500 for life |
Physically or intellectually challenged sibling staying |
Documents |
The following documents shall be attached with the 1. Proof of residence of both deceased & dependents. 2. Death certificate 3. Proof of Covid death
4. Documents establishing relationship between deceased 5. Bank Account details of the applicant.
6. Incase of disabled dependent sibling , disability 7. Proof of age of the dependent children 8. Others as required in e district portal |
Procedure |
1. Health Department shall share list/ database of Covid
2. SDM will use a pool of 100 officials of Delhi government
3. The Delhi Government’s representative at the time of
a. Verify/clarify the details mentioned in the application
b. Recommend the preparation of the documents like death
c. Note the details of children below 25 years to determine
4. Based on verified application and home visit, SDM to |
Welfare for sanction. SDM to recommendor reject the case in
5. The District Social welfare officers of Social Welfare |
|
Appellate |
Incase of the rejection of the application, the SDM would |
Documents required |
The following documents shall be attached with the 1. Proof of residence of both deceased & dependents. 2. Death certificate 3. Proof of Covid death
4. Documents establishing relationship between deceased 5. Bank Account details of the applicant. |
Procedure |
The Revenue Department is already running a scheme approved |
Head of account for payment |
The Disbursement may be made from Major Head “2245” Relief; |
Competent Authority |
The Competent Authority to grant the ex-gratia of Rs. |
Appellate Authority |
In case of rejection of application by concerned DM, the |