Donate for Martyrs of Assam Rifles

To donate specifically to the families of Assam Rifles martyrs, the most secure and government-approved channel is the Bharat Ke Veer portal (bharatkeveer.gov.in). Although Assam Rifles operates closely with the Indian Army, administratively it falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), making its personnel eligible for the "Bharat Ke Veer" corpus rather than the Army Battle Casualty fund.

The Assam Rifles is known as the "Sentinels of the Northeast" and is the oldest paramilitary force in India. A common confusion among donors is whether to donate via the Army website or the CAPF portal.

• For Army (Infantry/Artillery): You use the Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund.
• For Assam Rifles: You must use Bharat Ke Veer.

If you donate to the wrong fund, the money will still help a soldier, but it may not reach the specific Assam Rifles family you intended to support.

What You Need Before Starting
Checklist

• Official Website: bharatkeveer.gov.in (Do not use any other similar-sounding .com or .org sites).
• PAN Card: Mandatory for the 100% Tax Exemption certificate (Section 80G).
• Mobile Number: For OTP verification.

What You Should Do
Step-by-Step Guide

1. Access the Portal

Visit bharatkeveer.gov.in or open the official mobile app.
Click Enter to access the dashboard.

2. Filter for Assam Rifles
By default, the list mixes bravehearts from CRPF, BSF, and others.

Click on the Bravehearts tab.
Find the Select Force dropdown menu.
Select Assam Rifles (AR).
The page will filter and display only the martyrs from this specific force (e.g., casualties from operations in Manipur or Nagaland).

3. Select a Braveheart

Click on the photo of a soldier to view their service details and the incident history.
Check the contribution bar. The maximum limit per family is 15 Lakhs. If a family has already received this amount, the system will lock direct donations for them. In such cases, please choose another martyr or donate to the general corpus.

4. Make the Contribution

Click I would like to contribute.
Enter the amount.
Enter your Name, Email, Mobile, and PAN Number.
Complete payment via UPI, Net Banking, or Card.

5. Download Certificate

Once payment is successful, download the Certificate of Contribution. Keep this for your Income Tax Return (ITR) filing.

Alternative: The Corpus Fund
If you do not wish to select a specific individual, you can donate to the Bharat Ke Veer Corpus Fund.

• This fund is managed by a committee of senior officers.
• It ensures that families of martyrs receive an immediate grant (usually ₹10 Lakhs) right after the incident, even before their profile is created on the website.

Things to Watch Out For

• Fake Army Funds: Scammers often set up fake crowdfunding pages claiming to be for "Assam Rifles Regiment." Always use the .gov.in portal.
• Tax Benefit: Donations to Bharat Ke Veer are eligible for 100% deduction under Section 80G, but usually only if you opt for the Old Tax Regime. Consult your CA if you are on the New Tax Regime.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I donate anonymously?
A: You can choose not to display your name on the public "Recent Donors" ticker, but you must provide your real details (PAN/Mobile) to the government backend for the transaction to be processed legally.

Q: Does the money go to the Officers or the Soldiers?
A: Bharat Ke Veer covers all ranks, but the primary beneficiaries are the Next of Kin (NoK) of deceased personnel, regardless of rank (Rifleman to General), provided they were killed in action.