The scheme “Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of Ex-Servicemen” is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. It aims to provide monthly financial support of ₹3,000 to orphan children of ex-servicemen who are bona fide residents of Haryana and are not receiving any other financial assistance from any department of the Haryana Government. The benefit is provided only to those orphan children who are below 21 years of age, unmarried, and unemployed, with an annual increase of ₹400 starting from 1st November 2017.
Benefits
- Monthly Financial Assistance:
- A pension of ₹3,000 per month is granted.
- Increment:
- The amount increases by ₹400 every year (effective from 1st November 2017).
- Duration of Benefit:
- Payment continues until the orphan child reaches the age of 21, gets married, or becomes employed—whichever occurs first.
- Additional Condition:
- The scheme is provided in addition to any ordinary family pension if applicable.
Eligibility
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Haryana.
- Orphan Status:
- The applicant must be an orphan child of an ex-serviceman.
- Details of the ex-serviceman (such as the original Discharge Book and other service records) must be provided.
- Age, Marital, and Employment Status:
- The applicant must be below 21 years of age, unmarried, and unemployed.
- Non-Duplication:
- The applicant should not be receiving any other financial assistance from any department of the Haryana Government.
Application Process
Online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- Registration:
- Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- Click “New User/Register Here” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in the mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State), then click “Submit.”
- Verify your mobile number and email through the OTP.
- Login:
- Log in using your registered email ID, password, and captcha.
- Apply for Services:
- Click on “Apply for Services” and then “View all Available Services.”
- Select the Scheme:
- Search for the “Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of Ex-Servicemen” scheme and click on it.
- 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 corresponding family member by clicking “Click to Verify.”
- Complete the Application:
- Fill in all the mandatory details, upload the required documents, preview the application form, and click “Submit.”
- Tracking:
- You can track your application status through the portal using your Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Documents Required
- For Verification of Service and Identity:
- Copy of Ex-servicemen Identity Card
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
- Original Discharge Book of the Ex-serviceman
- Haryana Resident Certificate
- Revenue Report verified by the Tehsildar
- Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar
- Applicant’s Photo ID Proof (Ration Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, PAN, etc.)
- For Orphan Verification:
- Death Certificate of the ex-serviceman’s parents (as applicable)
- Legal Documents/Certificates proving orphan status (issued by the competent authority)
- Birth Certificate of the applicant
- Affidavit verifying the relationship and confirming that no other financial assistance is received
- Any Other Documents:
- As required by the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for this scheme?
Orphan children of ex-servicemen who are bona fide residents of Haryana, below 21 years of age, unmarried, and unemployed. - What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A monthly pension of ₹3,000 is provided, with an annual increase of ₹400. - When does the financial assistance start?
The assistance is provided starting from the first month following the sanction of the claim. - Can beneficiaries receive assistance from other social security schemes?
Yes, this financial assistance is provided in addition to any ordinary family pension or other benefits. - How can I apply for the scheme?
Applications are submitted online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. - What is the maximum family income allowed for eligibility?
There is no income criterion for this scheme since it specifically targets orphan children of ex-servicemen. - What happens if the orphan child gets married or employed?
The financial assistance is discontinued immediately when the child attains the age of 21, gets married, or becomes employed. - Can I track my application status online?
Yes, you can track your application using the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.