Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Cabinet Raises PRD Duty Allowance To ₹600, Approves Cashless Healthcare For Volunteers
Lucknow, September 15, 2026: In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, the Cabinet approved two important decisions in the interests of Provincial Guards (PRD) volunteers. The government has increased the daily duty allowance of PRD volunteers from Rs 500 to Rs 600 per day. It has also approved the Mukhyamantri PRD Cashless Chikitsa Yojana to provide cashless…
Lucknow, September 15, 2026 - In a recent Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's administration announced two significant measures aimed at enhancing the welfare of Provincial Guards (PRD) volunteers. The first decision involves increasing the daily duty allowance from Rs 500 to Rs 600 per day. For a volunteer serving 30 days, this translates to an additional Rs 3,000 per month.
With around 27,794 PRD volunteers and their families benefiting, the state anticipates an extra annual financial outlay of Rs 101.44 crore.
The second initiative, the Mukhyamantri PRD Cashless Chikitsa Yojana, promises cashless medical care to PRD volunteers and their families. Currently, 31,130 registered volunteers and their dependents stand to gain from this scheme. An annual premium of Rs 3,000 per volunteer is projected to cost approximately Rs 9.34 crore annually.
For the remaining months of the 2026-27 financial year, an additional Rs 5 crore will be allocated through supplementary grants. The program, expected to be managed by the State Agency for Comprehensive Health Integrated Services (SACHIS), will only be accessible during the period of service.
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