The “Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having No Child” scheme is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. This scheme provides an extra pension of ₹100 per month to the widow of an ex-serviceman who died while in service (not in battle), provided she has no children. The additional pension is paid until the widow either passes away or remarries, regardless of the rank of the ex-serviceman.
Benefits
- Additional Monthly Pension:
- An extra ₹100 per month is provided.
- Mode of Payment:
- Payments are made quarterly by the Secretary of the District Sainik Board either by money order or in cash.
Eligibility
- Applicant Requirement:
- The applicant must be the widow of an ex-serviceman. Here, a ‘widow’ is defined as the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who died in service (excluding battles).
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a resident of Haryana.
- Child Requirement:
- The scheme is applicable only if the ex-serviceman’s widow has no children.
- Duration of Benefit:
- The additional pension continues until the widow’s death or remarriage.
- Non-Duplication:
- The scheme is independent of the ex-serviceman’s rank and does not vary based on it.
Application Process
Online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
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Registration:
- Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- If you are not already registered, click “New User/Register Here” and fill in the mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State), then click “Submit.”
- Verify your mobile number and email ID using the received OTP.
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Login:
- Log in using your registered email ID, password, and captcha.
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Download and Complete the Form:
- Click on “Apply for Services” and then “View all Available Services.”
- Search for the “Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having No Child” scheme.
- Download the pre-defined affidavit form/template.
- Fill in and sign the affidavit form/template as required.
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Fetch Family Data:
- Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number (Family ID) and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to display your family details.
- Select the beneficiary/applicant name and verify using the OTP sent to the selected family member by clicking “Click to Verify.”
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Submit Application:
- Fill in all mandatory details, upload the required documents, preview your application, and click “Submit.”
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Tracking:
- Applicants can track the application status on the portal by entering the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof:
- Copy of the Ex-serviceman/Widow of Ex-servicemen Identity Card.
- Family Identification:
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID).
- Service Verification:
- Original Discharge Book of the ex-serviceman.
- Residency Proof:
- Domicile Certificate of Haryana.
- Banking Details:
- Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar Card.
- Additional Photo ID:
- Applicant’s Photo ID Proof (e.g., Ration Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, etc.).
- Affidavit:
- Affidavit verifying the particulars provided by the ex-serviceman.
- Other Documents:
- Any other documents as required by the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the benefit provided under this scheme?
An additional pension of ₹100 per month is provided to the widow of an ex-serviceman who has no children. -
Who is eligible for this scheme?
The scheme is available to the widow of an ex-serviceman, defined as a member of the Armed Forces who died in service (excluding battle deaths), provided she is a resident of Haryana and has no children. -
Does the rank of the ex-serviceman affect eligibility?
No, the additional pension is granted irrespective of the ex-serviceman’s rank. -
How long will the widow receive the additional pension?
The additional pension is payable until the widow’s death or remarriage. -
How can one apply for this scheme?
Eligible applicants must apply online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by registering, filling out the required forms, uploading supporting documents, and submitting the application. -
How is the additional pension disbursed?
The pension is disbursed quarterly by the Secretary of the District Sainik Board, either by money order or in cash. -
What happens if the widow remarries?
The additional pension will cease immediately upon her remarriage.