Grants-in-aid and Monthly Grants to Soldiers Decorated With Gallantry Decorations
The scheme provides a grant of ₹20,00,000–₹12,000 and a monthly allowance of ₹5,000–₹1,500 to gallantry awardees as a mark of honor and recognition for their valor.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹20.0 L · monthly
One-Time Grant Assistance:
- Depending on the category of the gallantry award, a one-time grant ranging from ₹20,00,000 to ₹12,000 is provided to the awardee.
Monthly Allowance:
- Soldiers or ex-servicemen receive a monthly allowance between ₹5,000 and ₹1,500, based on the class of gallantry decoration received.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Domicile Certificate
- ✦Attested Copy of Gallantry Award Notification Issued by the President’s Secretariat
- ✦Soldier/Ex-serviceman Affidavit (Self-Declaration of Authenticity and Non-Claim of Duplicate Benefit)
- ✦Bank Account Details
- ✦Recommendation from the District Sainik Welfare Officer
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) 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.
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.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹20.0 L