The “Cash Grant in lieu of Sewing Machine” is a welfare scheme initiated by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund under the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. This scheme provides a cash grant of ₹10,000/- to the Widows of Ex-servicemen to help them purchase a sewing machine. The scheme is applicable only to Widows of Ex-servicemen registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry, and applications are accepted offline.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
A cash grant of ₹10,000/- is provided for the purchase of a sewing machine. - Disbursement:
The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s bank account through RTGS/NEFT.
Eligibility
- Applicant Profile:
The applicant must be the Widow of an Ex-serviceman. - Registration:
The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. - Additional Coverage:
The scheme also applies to those Ex-servicemen or living spouses/widows who are re-employed as regular/deemed regular in Government/Public Sector Undertakings, Private Organizations, or are self-employed in IT assessments.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Obtain the Application Form:
- Option 1: Download the prescribed format from the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare.
- Option 2: Visit the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry at:
261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the application form.
- Fill in the Form:
- Complete all mandatory fields.
- Affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required).
- Attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
- A receipt or acknowledgement with a unique application number will be provided upon submission.
Documents Required
- ID Card of the Widow.
- ID Card of the late Ex-serviceman.
- Discharge Certificate of the Ex-serviceman.
- Declaration by the Widow.
- Passport-sized photograph of the Widow.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which Department of the UT of Puducherry administers this scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. -
Where can I find the URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?
The official website URL is available on the Department’s website and related government portals. -
Where can I find the contact details of the Public Information Officer and the Appellate Authority?
These details are provided on the Official Website under the “Contact Us” section. -
Are Short Service/Emergency Commissioned Officers eligible to be considered as Ex-servicemen?
Please refer to the scheme guidelines for the definition of “Ex-servicemen.” -
What is the procedure for seeking information through “Right To Information (RTI)”?
RTI requests should be made according to the norms specified on the Department’s website. -
Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund?
Detailed guidelines are available on the Official Website and in the scheme documents. -
Where can I get the application forms for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund?
Application forms can be obtained from the Official Website or directly from the Rajya Sainik Board. -
Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
The completed application form should be submitted at the Rajya Sainik Board. -
Is there any compensation for the delay in the disbursal of the scheme benefits?
Refer to the official guidelines and government orders for details on any compensation for delays. -
Is there an application deadline for this scheme?
Please check the latest guidelines provided on the Official Website or by the Rajya Sainik Board for any applicable deadlines. -
Do I need to pay a fee to apply to this scheme?
No, there is no fee associated with applying to this scheme.