The Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs is a welfare scheme introduced by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund under the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. This scheme aims to assist registered ex-servicemen, widows of ex-servicemen, and dependents of ex-servicemen by providing financial support for the repair and re-thatching of their thatched houses. The grant ensures that those who have served the nation receive essential support to maintain and improve their living conditions.
Benefits
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- Financial Assistance: Up to ₹40,000 is provided to cover the cost of re-thatching and repairs.
- Direct Disbursement: The approved amount is credited directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through RTGS/NEFT.
- Periodic Support: The grant is available every three years, offering periodic relief for house repairs.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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- Must be an Ex-serviceman, Widow of an Ex-serviceman, or Dependent of an Ex-serviceman registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
- Must be receiving a Subsistence Allowance.
- Must be living in a thatched house.
- Exclusions: The scheme does not apply to ex-servicemen, living spouses, or widows who are re-employed as regular (or deemed regular) in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations, or those who are self-employed IT assessors.
Application Process (Offline)
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- Visit the Rajya Sainik Board: During working hours on a working day, visit the Rajya Sainik Board at:
Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India. - Obtain the Application Form: Request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
- Complete the Form: Fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Submit the Form: Submit the completed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
- Receipt Acknowledgment: Collect a receipt that includes a unique identification number for future reference.
- Visit the Rajya Sainik Board: During working hours on a working day, visit the Rajya Sainik Board at:
Documents Required
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- Identity Card of the Ex-serviceman/Widow of Ex-serviceman.
- Discharge Certificate of the Ex-serviceman.
- Declaration by the Ex-serviceman or Widow of Ex-serviceman.
- Bill for the Re-thatching and/or Repair of the house.
- Any Other Document as required by the Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Which Department of the UT of Puducherry administers this scheme?
A1: The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
Q2: Where can I find the URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?
A2: Please refer to the official government website for the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
Q3: Where can I find the contact details of the Public Information Officer?
A3: Contact details can be found on the Department’s official website or in the scheme’s guidelines.
Q4: Where can I find the contact details of the Appellate Authority?
A4: The scheme guidelines provide details regarding the Appellate Authority’s contact information.
Q5: Are Short Service/Emergency Commissioned Officers eligible under this scheme?
A5: Eligibility criteria are strictly defined; please refer to the guidelines for details on the definition of “Ex-servicemen”.
Q6: Is this scheme applicable to the Widows of Ex-servicemen?
A6: Yes, the scheme extends benefits to widows of ex-servicemen.
Q7: What is the procedure for seeking information through “Right To Information (RTI)”?
A7: RTI requests should be made as per the guidelines available on the official website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
Q8: What is the definition of “Ex-servicemen” for this scheme?
A8: The term is defined in the scheme guidelines and typically includes those who have served in the armed forces and meet the registration criteria.
Q9: Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund?
A9: Detailed guidelines are available on the official website and in the published scheme documents.
Q10: Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
A10: The form must be submitted to the Rajya Sainik Board at the address provided in the application process section.