Financial Assistance for the Treatment of Blind, Disabled, Deaf, Dumb, or Mentally Challenged Ex-Servicemen and their Dependents (Wife and Children)
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance for the treatment of ex-servicemen and their dependents (wife & children) who have a disability of 40% or more and are suffering from serious illnesses such as cancer, leprosy, tuberculosis, kidney and cardiac ailments, paralysis, etc.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹3.0K · monthly
Financial Assistance:
| S. No. | Percentage of Disability | Financial Assistance | Priority |
| 1 | 80% and above | ₹3,000/- per month | First Priority |
| 2 | 60% but less than 80% | ₹2,000/- per month | Second Priority |
| 3 | 40% but less than 60% | ₹1,000/- per month | Third Priority |
Note:
- The assistance is provided for three years. After that, the applicant will re-apply for renewal.
- The financial aid is disbursed online through the District Sainik Welfare Office.
- A maximum of two disabled family members of an ex-serviceman can avail of this benefit.
- The financial assistance will cease upon the death of the disabled ex-serviceman or the disabled family member.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Discharge Book/Service Particulars
- ✦Disability Certificate issued by a competent medical authority
- ✦Ex-Serviceman/Widow/Dependent ID Card issued by the District Sainik Welfare Office
- ✦Pension Payment Order (PPO), if applicable
- ✦Death Certificate (in case of deceased ex-serviceman or widow)
- ✦Aadhaar Card of the applicant
- ✦Bank Passbook Copy
- ✦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 Office 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. 5) 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 Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sainik Welfare Office 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:
- If the ex-serviceman/widow is alive, they apply; otherwise, a family member/guardian applies if the disabled applicant is unable.
- The application should be made through the same District Sainik Welfare Officer from whom the ex-serviceman/widow's identity card was issued.
- Beneficiaries must reapply every three years for renewal.
Post-Application Process:
Step 1: The District Sainik Welfare Officer will verify the documents and forward the application to the Director, Sainik Welfare Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur.
Step 2: A committee will review the applications every six months.
Step 3: Approved applicants will receive financial assistance online.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹3.0K
- Launched
- 1 Jul 2020