FG-SW
Funeral Grant (Sainik Welfare)
"Funeral Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, funeral Assistance of ₹12,000/- or ₹10,000/- is provided in the event of death of the ex-Serviceman (ESM) or of the Widow of the ESM respectively.
राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: पुडुचेरी
नोडल विभाग: Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry
योजना किसके लिए: Individual
योजना प्रोफ़ाइल
डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं
श्रेणियाँ: सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण
उप-श्रेणियाँ: Crisis/Disaster/Accident
लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत
टैग: Death, Funeral, Ex-Serviceman, Widow, ESM
विवरण
"Funeral Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, funeral Assistance of ₹12,000/- or ₹10,000/- is provided in the event of death of the ex-Serviceman (ESM) or of the Widow of the ESM respectively. 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.
लाभ
- - In case of death of the ESM, ₹12,000/- is provided to the ESM& 39;s Widow
- In the case of the death of the Widow of the ESM, ₹10,000/- is provided to a member of the ESM& 39;s family
- The assistance is provided immediately on occurrence with permission for burial/cremation from the appropriate authority (Death Certificate not required)
- The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT
- In case of death of the ESM, ₹12,000/- is provided to the ESM's Widow.
- In the case of the death of the Widow of the ESM, ₹10,000/- is provided to a member of the ESM's family.
- The assistance is provided immediately on occurrence with permission for burial/cremation from the appropriate authority (Death Certificate not required).
- The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.
पात्रता
- In case of death of the ESM, the applicant should be the ESM's Widow.- In case of death of the Widow of the ESM, the applicant should be any other member of the ESM's family.
- The deceased ESM/ deceased Widow of the ESM, in their lifetime, should have been registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- 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.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned 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
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- 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/.
- Is self-attestation required for attaching documents with the application?
- Yes, applicants need to self-attest the copies of mandatory documents while submitting the application.
- 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
- 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
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