Security Related Expenditure (Police)-SRE(P) Scheme
This scheme was introduced in 1989-90 for providing additional financial support to J&K Police and CAPFs deployed in UT of J&K for strengthening their logistical and security infrastructure. From FY 2026-27 the scheme is being funded 100% by Government of India. Earlier it was a reimbursement-based scheme with funding pattern of Centre: 90 and UT of J&K:10. lt broadly covers carriage of constabulary, logistic support for security forces (SFs), honorarium of SPOs, IR battalions, civic action plan for J&K Police, creation and up-gradation of infrastructure like construction of alternate accommodation for security forces, etc. Financial year wise amount released to the UT of J&K under the scheme is tabulated below:
Security Related Expenditure (Relief and Rehabilitation)
SRE (R&R) Scheme: This scheme was also introduced in 1989-90 for supporting the relief and rehabilitation of the Kashmiri migrants who have been uprooted from the Valley during the militancy period besides other relief & rehabilitation measures. The scheme is funded 100% by Government of India. 60% amount is reimbursed upfront on receipt of claims and remaining 40% is released after receipt audit report. lt broadly covers relief to Kashmiri and Jammu migrants, expenditure incurred on PM's package for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants, relief to NoKs of civilians/security personnel killed in militant related attacks, rehabilitation of surrendered militants etc. Financial year wise reimbursement made to the Govt, of J&K under the scheme is tabulated below:
SRE (J&K) Security Environment
Under the SRE(SE) Scheme, the Government of lndia is providing funds to CAPFs, J&K Police and SRC, Social Welfare Department, Govt. of UT of J&K for organizing Bharat Darshan Tour / Watan Ko Jano tours and youth Exchange programme to give exposures to the youths and children of J&K about the cultural and socio economic development taking place in other parts of the country.
Major activities of the Scheme
- Conducting Bharat Darshan AVatan-Ko-Jano Tours programme: Bharat Darshan Avatan Ko Jano tours and Kashmiri Youth Exchange programme are organized with the help of all the CAPFs, J&K Police and Social Welfare Department, Govt. of UT of J&K and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NyKS). So far, about 25,000 persons have been benefited under this Project. Every year, an approx. amount of Rs.g.00 crore is released for about 5000 persons.
- Civic Action Programme (CAP) activities: Civic Action programme is being implemented with the help of CAPFs under which various activities are conducted including conducting Medical Camps, Veterinary Camps, vocational training and skill development programmes for youth, sports and cultural activities etc. in the UTs of J&K and Ladakh. Every year, an approx. amount of Rs.7.00 crore is released for about 2000 beneficiaries.
- Women Empowerment through Self Employed Women,s Association (SEWA): Releasing grant-in-aid to SEWA for establishment of their resource centers in J&K and Ladakh. ln the year 2023-24, new proposal of SEWA for expansion on various activities in Budgam, Baramullah Bandipora districts of Jammu and Kashmir and 40 villages of Ladakh amounting to Rs.6.65 Crores was approved for three years out of which Rs.2.21 Crore has been released as first instalment in 2023-24
