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Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having No Child
Widows of ex-servicemen who die while in service but not in battle are entitled to an additional pension of ₹100 per month under this scheme. This benefit continues until the widow's death or remarriage, is available regardless of the ex-serviceman's rank, and is disbursed quarterly by the District Sainik Board.
States / UT: Haryana
Nodal department: Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Sub-categories: Pension
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Widow, Additional Pension, Ex-Serviceman, Sainik
Details
The scheme "Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having No Child" is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, an additional amount of ₹100/- per month, in addition to the pension amount, is provided to the widow of an ex-serviceman who dies while in service but not in any battle. The additional amount is given only to the widows of ex-servicemen who have no children, irrespective of the rank of ex-servicemen, until her death or remarriage.
Benefits
- 1. An additional amount of ₹100/- per month is given to the widow of an ex-serviceman irrespective of his rank until her death or remarriage. Mode of Payment: Each Secretary of District Sainik Board will make payment of additional pension on a quarterly basis by money order or in cash as may be convenient
- An additional amount of ₹100/- per month is given to the widow of an ex-serviceman, irrespective of his rank, until her death or remarriage.
Mode of Payment:
Each Secretary of District Sainik Board will make payment of additional pension on a quarterly basis by money order or in cash, as may be convenient.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be the widow of an ex-serviceman. A ‘widow’ means the widow of a member of the Armed Forces whose death has taken place while in service but not in any battle.
- The widow should be a resident of Haryana.
- The benefit is provided only to the widows of Ex-Servicemen who have no children, irrespective of the rank of ex-serviceman, until her death or remarriage.
Application Process
Online
Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:
Step 01: The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
Step 02: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there.
Step 03: For registration, click “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State. Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 04: Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.
Login to apply for the scheme:
Step 01: To avail the benefits of the scheme, visit the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in through the email ID used while registering.
Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha and click on ‘Login’.
Step 03: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’
Step 04: Now, you can search for the scheme and download the pre-defined Affidavit form/template and you will need to upload the filled-in/signed form/template in the 'Attach Enclosures' screen.
Step 05: Click on ‘Proceed to Apply’ to fill out the application form. Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number- Family ID and click on “Click here to Fetch Family Data” which displays the family members registered under the given Family ID.
Step 06: Select the beneficiary/applicant name and enter the OTP that is being sent to the selected family member for verification. Click on “Click to Verify”
Step 07: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 08: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.
Tracking of Application:
Applicants can track their applications through the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- What is the benefit provided under this scheme?
- An additional amount of ₹100/- per month is given to the widow of an ex-serviceman until her death or remarriage.
- Who is eligible for this scheme?
- The widow of an ex-serviceman who dies while in service but not in any battle and has no children, and is a resident of Haryana, is eligible.
- Does the rank of the ex-serviceman affect the eligibility for the additional pension?
- No, the rank of the ex-serviceman does not affect the eligibility.
- How long will the widow receive the additional pension?
- The widow will receive the additional pension until her death or remarriage.
- How can one apply for this scheme?
- Eligible applicants can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal (https://saralharyana.gov.in/).
- How is the additional pension amount disbursed?
- The additional pension is disbursed quarterly by money order or in cash, as per convenience.
- Who is responsible for the payment of the additional pension?
- Each Secretary of the District Sainik Board is responsible for making the payment.
- What happens if the widow remarries?
- The additional pension will be discontinued upon remarriage of the widow.
Official links
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
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- Fill the application form
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- Track application status