The “Marriage Grant for One Daughter” is a welfare scheme launched by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund under the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide one-time financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to facilitate the marriage of one daughter of an Ex-serviceman (ESM) or the widow of an Ex-serviceman registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Applications for this scheme are accepted offline.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
A one-time grant of ₹25,000/- is provided. - Disbursement Method:
The amount is credited directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through RTGS/NEFT.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be either an Ex-serviceman or the widow of an Ex-serviceman.
- The Ex-serviceman must be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
- The applicant should have a daughter.
- The daughter must be 18 years of age or above.
- The applicant should not have already received financial assistance under this scheme.
- The scheme also applies to those ESMs or their living spouses/widows who are re-employed as regular/deemed regular in Government/Public Sector Undertakings, Private Organizations, or who are self-employed in IT assessments.
Application Process
Offline Process
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Obtain the Application Form:
- Option 1: Download the prescribed application 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.
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Fill 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).
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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, including a unique application number, will be provided by the authority.
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Application Deadline:
- The application must be submitted within three months of the marriage.
Documents Required
- Identity Card of the Ex-serviceman or Widow of the Ex-serviceman.
- Marriage Certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage.
- Marriage Invitation.
- Bills for the purchase of utensils or clothing items.
- Affidavit (if applicable).
- Declaration.
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?
Contact 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” under this scheme. -
What is the procedure for seeking information through “Right To Information (RTI)”?
RTI procedures are as per the norms outlined on the Department’s website. -
How can an applicant request a receipt or acknowledgement for the submitted application?
The receipt is provided by the Rajya Sainik Board upon submission of the application form. -
Can applicants track the status of their application for the scheme?
Tracking details may be available via the Department’s official channels. Please check the guidelines. -
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. -
Is there any relaxation in the income criteria for eligibility under certain circumstances?
For this particular scheme, eligibility is not based on income; however, guidelines should be consulted for any updates. -
Is there any compensation for delays in the disbursal of scheme benefits?
Refer to the scheme guidelines and the official government notifications for information on delays and compensatory measures. -
What documents are required for the registration of Ex-servicemen and Widows of Ex-servicemen?
Registration documents include the identity card, relevant service certificates, and other documents as specified in the guidelines. -
How can I contact the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry for grievance redressal/general queries?
Contact details:
Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India
Phone: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm