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Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs (Sainik Welfare)

Through the Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs scheme, up to ₹40,000/- is provided to the registered ESM / Widows of ESM / Dependents of ESM every three years, for the re-thatching & repair of their house. The applicant should be receiving a Subsistence Allowance.

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About This Scheme

Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs 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 every three years, for the re-thatching & repair of their house. The applicant should be receiving a Subsistence Allowance and living in a thatched house. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

₹40.0K

  • The actual cost of damage or a maximum of ₹40,000/- is provided for the re-thatching and repair of the house.
  • 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.

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    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 be receiving Subsistence Allowance.

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    The applicant should be living in a thatched house.

Required Documents

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    Identity Card of the ESM/ Widow of ESM.
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    Discharge Certificate of Ex-Serviceman.
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    Declaration by the ESM/ Widow of ESM.
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    Bill for the Re-thatching and/or Repair of the House.
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    Any other document, as required by the Department.

✦ 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

Social welfare & EmpowermentHousing & Shelter

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