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AASRA Scheme

The scheme “AASRA Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir in 2015 to provide Social Security cover to widows, Destitute, Below Poverty Line families and Breadwinners of such families whose annual income is less than ₹75000/-.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about AASRA Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Jammu and Kashmir
States and UTsJammu and Kashmir
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsInsurance, Social Welfare, Social Security, Widow, Destitute, Below Poverty Line, Bread Winner

Before you apply

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