Apply for ₹12,000 Funeral Grant for Ex-Servicemen’s Widow – Department of Sainik WelfareScheme StatusScheme Status

The Funeral Grant is a welfare scheme administered by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund under the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. This scheme provides immediate financial assistance upon the death of an Ex-Serviceman (ESM) or the Widow of an ESM. The grant is applicable only to ex-servicemen and widows registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

Benefits

  • In the event of the death of an ESM:
    • ₹12,000/- is provided to the ESM’s Widow.
  • In the event of the death of the Widow of an ESM:
    • ₹10,000/- is provided to a member of the ESM’s family.
  • The assistance is disbursed immediately upon occurrence, with necessary permissions for burial/cremation from the appropriate authority.
  • The amount is credited directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via RTGS/NEFT.

Eligibility Criteria

  • For death of an ESM:
    • The applicant must be the widow of the deceased ESM.
  • For death of the Widow of an ESM:
    • The applicant can be any member of the deceased ESM’s family.
  • In their lifetime, the deceased ESM or the deceased widow should have been registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
  • The scheme also extends to those ESMs, their living spouses, or widows who are re-employed as regular (or deemed to be regular) in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations and self-employed IT assesses.

Application Process (Offline)

  1. Obtain Application Form:
    • Option 1: Visit the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare and print the prescribed application form.
    • Option 2: Visit the Rajya Sainik Board at:
      Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India
      and request a hard copy from the concerned authority during working hours.
  2. Fill the Form:
    • Complete all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required), and include self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
  3. Submission:
    • Submit the filled and signed application form along with the necessary documents to the Rajya Sainik Board.
  4. Receipt:
    • Collect the receipt or acknowledgement, which will include details such as the submission date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.

Documents Required

  • ESM Identity Card.
  • Death Certificate of the ESM or the ESM’s Widow (optional).
  • Certificate for removal of the body issued by the competent authority or the Death Certificate.
  • Consent Letter from the Next of Kin (NOK) if the disbursement is to be made to an applicant in case of the death of a widow or when the ESM’s wife predeceased.
  • Discharge Certificate (Note: The address in the Discharge Certificate must be from the Puducherry Union Territory).

Contact Details for Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances

  • Address:
    261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India
  • Phone Number:
    (+91)(0413) 2253107
  • Email:
    [email protected]
  • Office Hours:
    Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Which department administers this scheme?
    The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
  • Where can I find the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?
    Details are available on the official website.
  • Is self-attestation required for attaching documents with the application?
    Yes, where specified, documents should be self-attested.
  • Where can I find the contact details of the Public Information Officer and the Appellate Authority?
    These details are provided on the official website and related documentation.
  • Are Short Service/Emergency Commissioned Officers eligible for ex-servicemen status?
    Eligibility details on ex-servicemen status are defined in the scheme guidelines.
  • Is this scheme applicable to the widows of ex-servicemen?
    Yes, the scheme applies to the widows of ex-servicemen.
  • What is the procedure for seeking information under the “Right To Information (RTI)”?
    Procedures for RTI requests are outlined on the official website.
  • What is the definition of “Ex-Servicemen” for the purpose of this scheme?
    Please refer to the scheme guidelines for the detailed definition.
  • Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund?
    Guidelines are available on the official website.
  • Where can I get the application forms for the welfare schemes?
    Application forms are available on the official website or can be obtained at the Rajya Sainik Board.
  • Is there any relaxation in the income criteria for eligibility under certain circumstances?
    Refer to the guidelines for specific details on income criteria.
  • Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
    Submit the application form at the Rajya Sainik Board, Puducherry.

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