The Financial Assistance to Para/Tetra/Hemi Plegic Ex-Servicemen scheme is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. This initiative provides crucial monthly financial support of ₹3,000 (with an annual increase of ₹400 starting from November 1, 2017) to eligible ex-servicemen who are affected by paraplegia, tetraplegia, or hemiplegia. The scheme ensures that those who have sacrificed for the nation receive additional assistance alongside any disability pension provided by the Government of India, Ministry of Defence.
Benefits
- Monthly Financial Support: Eligible ex-servicemen receive ₹3,000 per month, with an annual increment of ₹400.
- Supplementary Assistance: The grant is provided in addition to any disability pension from the Government of India, Ministry of Defence.
- Long-term Security: Continued support is contingent upon annual survival verification and adherence to scheme conditions.
Eligibility
To qualify for this scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Must be a bona fide resident of Haryana.
- Must be an ex-serviceman suffering from paraplegia, tetraplegia, or hemiplegia.
- The applicant should be totally incapacitated (100% disabled) and unable to resettle in civil life due to penury.
- For hemiplegic ex-servicemen, the condition is that after 6 months of the onset of the disease, there is no recovery, and they are declared 100% disabled by a medical authority.
- The applicant must not be receiving any financial assistance from any department of the Haryana Government.
- Applicants already residing in government-run paraplegic homes and receiving associated grants are not eligible.
- A certificate from the concerned District Social Welfare Officer confirming non-receipt of any additional financial assistance is mandatory.
Application Process
Registration on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- Online Application: Visit the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- New User Registration: Click on “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and complete the registration by providing your Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State. Click ‘Submit’.
- OTP Verification: Verify your mobile number and email ID using the received OTP to complete registration.
Logging In and Applying
- Login: Access your account on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal using your registered email ID and password.
- Access Services: Click on “Apply for Services” and then “View all Available Services”.
- Search and Download Template: Locate the scheme, download the pre-defined document form/template, fill it in, and sign as required.
- Proceed to Application: Click “Proceed to Apply” to fill out the online application form.
- Enter Family Details: Input your Parivar Pehchan Patra number (Family ID) and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to display registered family members.
- Verification: Select the beneficiary/applicant, enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number, and click “Click to Verify”.
- Complete and Submit: Fill in all mandatory details, upload all required documents, preview your application, and click ‘Submit’.
Tracking the Application
Applicants can track the status of their application on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID. Applications received by the Zila Sainik Boards are scrutinized at the district level and forwarded with recommendations from the Secretary of the Zila Sainik Board.
Documents Required
- Copy of Ex-servicemen Identity Card
- Parivar Pehchan Patra
- Aadhaar Card
- Original Discharge Book of the ex-serviceman (complete copy)
- Haryana Resident Certificate
- Revenue Report verified by the Tehsildar
- Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar
- Disability/Medical Certificate indicating the percentage of disability
- Non-Employment Certificate
- Self-Photo ID Proof (e.g., Ration Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc.)
- Delay Report (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned District Social Welfare Department stating non-receipt of any financial assistance except the disability pension from the Govt. of India
- Affidavit (duly attested by a First Class Magistrate) verifying all particulars and confirming that the applicant is not residing in any paraplegic home run by the government
- Any other documents as specified by the scheme guidelines
Note: The original Discharge Book must be submitted for verification and will be returned after scrutiny. Every application must include a medical certificate detailing the condition and percentage of disability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A1: Eligible ex-servicemen receive ₹3,000 per month, with an annual increase of ₹400 starting from November 1, 2017.
Q2: Who is eligible for financial assistance under this scheme?
A2: The scheme is for bona fide residents of Haryana who are ex-servicemen with paraplegia, tetraplegia, or hemiplegia and are 100% disabled and unable to resettle in civil life due to penury.
Q3: Are there specific eligibility conditions for hemiplegic ex-servicemen?
A3: Yes, hemiplegic ex-servicemen must be declared 100% disabled by a medical authority after 6 months from the onset of the disease, showing no recovery.
Q4: How can one apply for this financial assistance?
A4: Applications must be submitted online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal after registering as a new user, filling out the application form, and uploading the required documents.
Q5: How can applicants track their application status?
A5: Applicants can track their application by logging into the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and entering the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Q6: Is there any annual verification requirement for beneficiaries?
A6: Yes, beneficiaries must submit annual survival verification proofs from the revenue authorities in April; failure to do so results in immediate discontinuation of the financial assistance.
Q7: What happens if a beneficiary fails to submit annual verification proofs?
A7: If verification proofs are not submitted, the payment of financial assistance will be stopped immediately.
Q8: Are old beneficiaries required to reapply?
A8: Old beneficiaries whose cases were sanctioned prior to the issuance of the current guidelines will continue receiving financial assistance at enhanced rates and need not reapply; however, they must submit annual survival verification proofs.
Q9: Can beneficiaries residing in paraplegic homes receive this financial assistance?
A9: No, ex-servicemen who are admitted in paraplegic homes run by the Government of India or the State Government and receiving grants for paraplegic homes are not eligible.
Q10: What is the procedure if a beneficiary is found receiving assistance from another Haryana government department?
A10: If found drawing financial assistance from another department, the beneficiary will be permanently debarred from receiving financial assistance under all related schemes.