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Housing Assistance Grant

The scheme provides financial support to widows/dependents of soldiers martyred in wars and border clashes, as well as to war-disabled retired soldiers. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time grant of ₹2 lakhs for the construction or repair of a house during their lifetime.

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About This Scheme

The "Housing Assistance Grant" scheme is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme provides financial support to widows/dependents of soldiers martyred in wars and border clashes, as well as to war-disabled retired soldiers. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time grant for the construction or repair of a house during their lifetime.

Benefits

₹2.0 L · one-time

  • A one-time grant of ₹2,00,000/- for the construction/ repair of the house.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.

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    The applicant must be either:

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    A widow or dependent of a soldier martyred in a war or border clash, or

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    A war-disabled retired soldier.

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    The grant is provided only once in a lifetime for the purpose of building construction or repair.

Required Documents

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    Attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier
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    Attested copy of the Part-II Order of Battle Casualty
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    Certificate of Dependents
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    Estimation of Building Construction/Repair Work issued by the Junior/Assistant Engineer
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    Certificate from the District Sainik Welfare Officer confirming that no Residential Assistance has been availed by the applicant from the State Government in the past

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • The application form can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office and must be submitted to the concerned office.
  • The following documents are required to be attached with the application: Attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier, Attested copy of the Part-II Order of Battle Casualty, Certificate of Dependents, Estimation of Building Construction/Repair Work issued by the Junior/Assistant Engineer, Certificate from the District Sainik Welfare Officer confirming that no Residential Assistance has been availed by the applicant from the State Government in the past.
  • After verification at the District Sainik Welfare Office level, eligible applicants are provided the sanctioned amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹2.0 L

Available In

Uttarakhand

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

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