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Relief During Natural Calamities Such as Cyclone, Flood or Fire (Sainik Welfare)

Relief During Natural Calamities Such as Cyclone, Flood or Fire is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹40,000/- is provided to the registered ESM / Widows/Dependents of ESM as a relief during natural calamities.

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About This Scheme

Relief During Natural Calamities Such as Cyclone, Flood or Fire is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹40,000/- is provided to the registered ESM / Widows of ESM / Dependents of ESM as a relief during natural calamities such as cyclones, floods or fires. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

₹40.0K

  • The actual cost of damage or a maximum of ₹40,000/- is provided as a relief during natural calamities such as cyclone, flood or fire.
  • The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

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 should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen)/Widow of an Ex-serviceman/Dependent of an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

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    The applicant should have suffered from natural calamities such as cyclone, flood or fire.

Required Documents

  • ✦
    Identity Card of the ESM/ Widow of ESM.
  • ✦
    Discharge Certificate of Ex-Serviceman.
  • ✦
    Proof of Damages Due to Natural Calamities Such as Cyclone, Flood or Fire.
  • ✦
    Declaration by the ESM/ Widow of ESM.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.

Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances

Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India

Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107

Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in

Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹40.0K

Available In

Puducherry

Categories

Agriculture,Rural & EnvironmentSocial welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources