Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday introduced that the Delhi authorities has determined to take away the month-to-month household earnings cap for registered Kashmiri migrant households in search of monetary help.

According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the month-to-month household earnings cap for receiving help has been ₹26,800 up to now. The transfer is anticipated to allowmore households to benefit from the profit.

“Firstly, the earnings ceiling of ₹26,800 per thirty days has been abolished. From now on, all registered Kashmiri migrant households will obtain the allowance no matter their present earnings. Relief just isn’t charity, it’s a rightful entitlement arising from historic displacement, and should be granted on humanitarian grounds,” the Chief Minister stated.

Ms. Gupta stated {that a} particular scheme has additionally been launched to offer migrant households a one-time probability to replace the main points of their members of the family. “Records can now be corrected with out penalties or restoration of previous funds, making certain transparency and equity,” she added.

The authorities may also clear all pending arrears until September with none additional delay, Ms. Gupta stated.

At current, round 1,800 registered Kashmiri migrants, principally Hindus, reside within the Capital. According to the principles, a most of 4 members of a registered household are eligible for monetary assist, with every receiving ₹3,250 per thirty days, totalling ₹13,000 per household.

“This choice won’t solely make the reduction distribution course of extra environment friendly but additionally convey it according to the provisions already in place in Jammu and Kashmir. Most importantly, it recognises the immense struggling of the displaced group and presents a humane balm to wounds which have remained unhealed for many years,” added Ms. Gupta.

Published – October 03, 2025 01:27 am IST

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