Delhi approves one-time amnesty scheme and relief for 1,832 J&K migrant families

The Delhi government has approved a One-Time Amnesty Scheme for 1,832 migrant families from Jammu and Kashmir living in the national capital, easing eligibility conditions under a long-running relief programme and paving the way for direct financial assistance.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, which approved key proposals related to the Ad-Hoc Monthly Relief (AMR) scheme for Jammu and Kashmir migrant families.

The move is aimed at providing relief to families who were displaced from Jammu and Kashmir and have spent decades rebuilding their lives while continuing to grapple with the consequences of migration.

RELAXATION IN ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

As part of the approved amnesty scheme, the Delhi government has waived conditions related to income and ownership of immovable property that were earlier linked to eligibility under the relief programme.

The relaxation is expected to benefit 1,832 migrant families residing in Delhi who may have faced difficulties accessing assistance under the existing framework.

Officials said the objective is to ensure that support reaches eligible beneficiaries in a more dignified and seamless manner.

MONTHLY RELIEF TO CONTINUE

The Cabinet also approved proposals connected to the Ad-Hoc Monthly Relief scheme, under which eligible migrant families receive financial assistance from the government.

The scheme has been in place to support families displaced from Jammu and Kashmir, many of whom have been living in Delhi for years after being forced to leave their homes.

AADHAAR-BASED DIRECT TRANSFERS

To improve transparency and efficiency, payments under the scheme will be made through Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfer mechanisms.

The government believes the system will reduce procedural hurdles and ensure that financial assistance reaches beneficiaries directly.

RS 30 CRORE BUDGETARY PROVISION

The Delhi government has made a budgetary provision of Rs 30 crore for the scheme during the 2026-27 financial year.

Officials said the allocation is intended to support the implementation of the relief measures and ensure uninterrupted assistance to eligible families.

The decision marks one of the most significant welfare interventions by the Delhi government for Jammu and Kashmir migrant families in recent years, with the focus shifting towards simplified eligibility norms and direct delivery of benefits.

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