The “Financial Assistance to Blind Ex-servicemen” scheme is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. It is designed to provide a monthly pension to permanent blind ex-servicemen who are bona fide residents of Haryana and are not receiving any other pension or financial assistance from the state or central government. This initiative aims to support the welfare of 100% permanently blind ex-servicemen by ensuring a steady income for their livelihood.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
- Eligible ex-servicemen receive a monthly pension of ₹3,000.
- Additionally, the pension amount increases annually by ₹400 starting from 01.11.2017 every November.
- Disbursement:
- The pension is sanctioned effective from the first day of the month following approval by the competent sanctioning authority of the Rajya Sainik Board.
Eligibility
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Haryana.
- Disability Criterion:
- The applicant must be a 100% permanently blind ex-serviceman.
- Non-Duplication of Benefits:
- The applicant should not be in receipt of any pension or financial assistance from the Haryana State Government, any department of the Government of India, or any entity controlled by the central or state government.
- Definition of Ex-servicemen:
- As defined by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and updated periodically.
Application Process
Online via Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- Registration:
- Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- Click on “New User/Register Here” under ‘Sign In Here’ and complete the mandatory fields (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State). Click “Submit.”
- Verify your mobile number and email using the OTP received.
- Login:
- Log in using your registered email ID, password, and captcha.
- Apply for the Scheme:
- Click “Apply for Services” and then “View all Available Services.”
- Search for the “Financial Assistance to Blind Ex-servicemen” scheme.
- Download the pre-defined affidavit form/template, complete it, and upload it in the “Attach Enclosures” section.
- Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number (Family ID) and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data.”
- Select the beneficiary/applicant name and verify using the OTP sent.
- Fill in all mandatory details, upload all required documents, preview your application, and click “Submit.”
- Tracking:
- You can track your application status on the portal by entering your Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof:
- Copy of Ex-servicemen Identity Card.
- Registration Details:
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID).
- Service Verification:
- Original Discharge Book of the ex-serviceman.
- Residency Proof:
- Haryana Resident Certificate and Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Banking Details:
- Copy of Bank Passbook linked with the Aadhaar Card.
- Disability Verification:
- Blind Certificate indicating the percentage of disability (issued by a competent medical authority).
- Non-Employment Certificate:
- Certificate confirming that the applicant is not receiving any other form of financial assistance/pension.
- Delay Report and Affidavit:
- Additional supporting documents as required by the scheme guidelines.
- Photo ID:
- Applicant’s Photo ID (e.g., Ration Card, Driving License, Voter ID, PAN Card).
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A monthly pension of ₹3,000 is provided, with an annual increase of ₹400. - Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Permanent 100% blind ex-servicemen who are bona fide residents of Haryana and are not receiving any other government pension or financial assistance. - How is the financial assistance disbursed?
The pension is disbursed monthly via the designated payment mechanism, starting from the first day of the month following the sanction. - Is there an annual verification process for beneficiaries?
Yes, beneficiaries must submit their survival verification proofs every year from the revenue authorities (in the month of April) to continue receiving the pension. - How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
Applications are submitted online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal following the detailed registration and application process. - What happens if a beneficiary starts receiving another pension or financial assistance after sanction?
If any beneficiary is found drawing financial assistance from any other government department or pension scheme, they will be permanently debarred from this scheme. - Do old beneficiaries need to reapply under new guidelines?
Beneficiaries whose cases have been sanctioned prior to the new guidelines may continue receiving enhanced rates without reapplying, provided they submit the required survival proofs.