FGC-SW

Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare)

The scheme "Festival Gift Coupons" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide Festival Gift Coupons worth ₹4,000/- per annum to the Non-Pensioner ESMs who are 60 years or older in age.

State Cash

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Asisstance, Festival, Sainik, Ex-Serviceman, Widow

Details

The scheme "Festival Gift Coupons" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide Festival Gift Coupons worth ₹4,000/- per annum to the Non-Pensioner ESMs who are 60 years or older in age. To coupons are to be collected in person on intimation from DSW, normally between November and January. This scheme applies only to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

  • - Festival Gift Coupons worth ₹4,000/- per annum. The coupons are to be collected in person on intimation from DSW, normally between November and January
  • Festival Gift Coupons worth ₹4,000/- per annum.

*The coupons are to be collected in person on intimation from DSW, normally between November and January.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be an Ex-Serviceman or the Widow of an Ex-Serviceman.- The Ex-Serviceman should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The Ex-Serviceman should be a Non-Pensioner.
  • The Ex-Serviceman should be 60 years or older in age, as on 31st March of the current year (No age bar for Widow of an Ex-Servicemen).
  • The scope of this scheme will also apply to those ESM / living spouse/widows who are re-employed as regular / deemed to be regular in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations and self-employed IT assesses.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare.
OR
The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, 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 of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances

Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puduchery Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Which Department of the UT of Puducherry administers this scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.
Where can I find the URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?
The URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry is: https://sainik.py.gov.in/.
Where can I find the contact details of the Public Information Officer and the Appellate Authority?
Public Information Officer: Shri. Sandirakumaran.S, Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, 261, Pakkamudiyanpet, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605 008, +91-413-2250575 / +91-413-2253107, dirdsw.pon@nic.in, sainik.pon@nic.in Appellate Authority: Shri. S.D. Sundaresan, I.A.S., Secretary to Govt. (Sainik Welfare), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry - 605001, 0413-2349712, jshome.pon@nic.in
Are Short Service/Emergency commissioned Officers eligible to the status of ex-servicemen?
Yes, if released on completion of the specific period of engagement and were given gratuity at the time of release.
Is this scheme also applicable to the Widows of Ex-servicemen?
Yes, all Schemes are applicable only to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
What is the procedure for seeking information through "Right To Information (RTI)"?
The required information may be asked through an application along with IPO/DD for a sum of ₹10/- in favour of the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. For more details, visit: https://sainik.py.gov.in/right-to-information.
What is the definition of "Ex-Servicemen" for the purpose of this scheme?
The definition of "Ex-Servicemen" can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen
How can an applicant request a receipt or acknowledgement for the submitted application?
The applicant should request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. The receipt should contain essential details such as the date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.
Can applicants track the status of their application for the scheme?
No, but the applicants can request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority as a form of confirmation upon submission.
Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
For detailed guidelines, you can refer to the official document available at the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/assistance-affd-fund.
Where can I get the application forms for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
The application forms can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/application-forms.
Is there any relaxation in the income criteria for eligibility under certain circumstances?
There is no income-related eligibility criteria for this scheme.
Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
The application should be submitted on a working day, and during working hours to the competent authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013
Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.
How can I contact the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry for grievance redressal/ general queries?
You contact the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry at (+91)(0413) 2253107, dirdsw.pon@nic.in, Monday to Friday, between 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM.

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