In a landmark move, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced sweeping reforms to support Kashmiri Hindu families displaced since the 1990s. The Delhi government has abolished the income ceiling for monthly relief, ensuring that all registered migrant families—regardless of current earnings—receive their rightful allowance.
A new Special Opportunity Scheme allows families to update their records without penalties, removing long-standing administrative hurdles. Additionally, all pending arrears up to September 2025 will be disbursed promptly.
“This is not charity—it’s justice,” said the Chief Minister, affirming Delhi’s commitment to dignity, fairness, and healing. With over 1,800 migrants still residing in the capital, this decision marks a compassionate step toward restoring faith and recognition for a community that has endured decades of displacement.
Firstly, the income ceiling of Rs 26,800 per month has been abolished. From now on, all registered Kashmiri migrant families will receive the allowance regardless of their current income.
Secondly, a Special Opportunity Scheme has been introduced, giving families a one-time chance to update the details of their current members. Records can now be corrected without penalties or recovery of past payments, ensuring transparency and fairness.
The government further announced that all pending arrears up to September 2025 will be cleared without delay. At present, around 1,800 Kashmiri migrants reside in the capital. Under the rules, a maximum of four members per family are eligible for support, with each receiving Rs 3,250 per month amounting to nearly Rs 13,000 for a family.
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