Assistance for Daughter's Marriage
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹25,000/- per girl is provided for a maximum of two marriageable daughters of widows of ex-servicemen up to the rank of Havaldar, who are not receiving a Marriage Grant from the Kendriya Sainik Board.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹25.0K
- Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- per daughter (up to two daughters) is provided.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Attested copy of the ex-serviceman's discharge book/Service Particulars
- ✦Ex-Serviceman Widow Identity Card (Valid Ex-Serviceman/Widow Identity Card issued by the District Sainik Welfare Office)
- ✦Aadhaar Card of the Widow
- ✦Proof of Residence
- ✦Marriage Certificate
- ✦Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- ✦Age Proof of Daughter
- ✦Proof of Daughter's Name in Official Records- Document showing the daughter's name recorded in the ex-serviceman’s Discharge Book or Part-II Order.
- ✦Undertaking for Non-Receipt of Similar Assistance
- ✦Death Certificate of the ex-serviceman
- ✦Marriage Invitation Card
- ✦Bank account details
- ✦Recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant and the daughter
- ✦Any other documents as required
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Application Process:
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Sainik Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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The applicant should download the application form (Page No. 4) from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sainik Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sainik Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE:
- The application must be submitted within one year of the marriage date.
- The application should be made through the same District Sainik Welfare Officer from whom the ex-serviceman/widow's identity card was issued.
Post-Application Process:
Step 1: The District Sainik Welfare Officer will verify the application and documents.
Step 2: Verified applications will be forwarded to the Director, Sainik Kalyan Vibhag, Rajasthan. A committee will review applications every six months.
Step 3: If approved, the financial assistance will be transferred online to the applicant’s bank account.
Step 4: The District Sainik Welfare Officer will inform the applicant about the payment status.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹25.0K
- Launched
- 1 Jul 2020