The Marriage Grant to War Widows’ Daughters of Ex-Servicemen scheme, implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana, provides crucial financial assistance to war widows. This scheme aims to support the marriage of their dependent daughters by offering a grant of ₹21,000 per daughter, ensuring that the families of fallen heroes receive continued support.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: A grant of ₹21,000 is provided for the marriage of each eligible daughter.
- Support for Families: Assists war widows in managing marriage expenses for their dependent daughters.
- Focused Coverage: Benefit is available for up to two daughters per eligible war widow.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scheme, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a bonafide resident of Haryana.
- Must be the widow of an ex-serviceman who died in war.
- The dependent daughter must be at least 18 years old.
- The grant is available for up to two daughters.
Application Process
Registration on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- Apply Online: Visit the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- New User Registration: If not already registered, click “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in the mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State). Click ‘Submit’.
- OTP Verification: Verify your mobile number and email ID using the OTP received.
Logging In and Applying
- Login: Access the portal using your registered email ID and password.
- Access Services: Click on “Apply for Services” and then “View all Available Services”.
- Download Documents: Search for the scheme and download the pre-defined document form/template.
- Proceed to Apply: Click “Proceed to Apply” and fill out the application form.
- Enter Family Details: Provide your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to retrieve family member details.
- Verification: Select the beneficiary/applicant name, enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number, and click “Click to Verify”.
- Complete Submission: Fill in all mandatory details, upload the required documents, preview the application, and click ‘Submit’.
Tracking the Application
Applicants can track their application status on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Documents Required
- Copy of Ex-serviceman/Widow Identity Card
- Parivar Pehchan Patra
- Original Discharge Book of the ex-serviceman (Complete)
- Domicile Certificate of Haryana
- Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar Card
- Applicant’s Photo ID Proof (Ration Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, etc.)
- P.P.O (if applicable)
- Battle Casualty Report from the Military Authority
- Aadhaar Card
- Age Proof (e.g., Matric Exam Certificate for Date of Birth verification, attested)
- Wedding Card (or other relevant marriage documents)
- Any other documents as required by the guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A1: A grant of ₹21,000 is provided for the marriage of each eligible daughter.
Q2: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A2: The scheme is for war widows of ex-servicemen who died in war, with assistance available for their dependent daughters.
Q3: How many daughters can benefit from this scheme?
A3: The benefit is available for up to two daughters.
Q4: Is there an age requirement for the daughters?
A4: Yes, each daughter must be at least 18 years old.
Q5: How can one apply for this scheme?
A5: Eligible applicants can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by following the outlined registration and application process.
Q6: Can the assistance be availed for more than two daughters?
A6: No, the scheme provides the grant for a maximum of two daughters per war widow.
Q7: How can applicants track their application status?
A7: Applications can be tracked via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal using the relevant details (Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID).
Q8: Can war widows residing outside Haryana avail of this grant?
A8: No, the applicant must be a bonafide resident of Haryana to qualify.