About this social welfare scheme
Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 3,000/- per month is given to ex-servicemen & widows of ex-serviceman of & above age of 60 years, who are not in receipt of any kind of pension/financial assistance or maintenance allowance either from any Department of Government of India/State Government.
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Ex-Servicemen of and above the Age of 60 Years and their Widows" is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 3,000/- per month shall be given to ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen of and above the age of 60 years, who are not in receipt of any kind of pension/financial assistance or maintenance allowance either from any Department of Government of India/State Government or from any Body/Organization controlled by Central/State Government. Only bonafide residents of Haryana State are eligible for a grant of financial assistance and the applicants shall have to produce a domicile certificate issued by the competent authority as authorized by the Haryana Government and an attested copy of the Ration Card.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Financial Assistance to Ex-Servicemen of and above the Age of 60 Years and their Widows (FAESMW) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Haryana |
| Official portal | saralharyana.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Sainik And Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government Of Haryana |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 2 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 60+ years
- 💰Income Rs. 2 lakh tak
- 💼Ex Servicemen
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 3,000/- per month is given to ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen aged 60 years and above, with an annual increase of Rs. 400/- w.e.f. 01.11.2017 every year in November.
Note: Sanctioned financial assistance grant shall be payable to the beneficiary from the first day of the following month in which case for grant of financial assistance is sanctioned by the Raiya Sainik Board and no arrear, for the past period prior to the date of sanction of grant of financial assistance shall be paid.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Haryana.
- The applicant should be an ex-serviceman or widow of an ex-serviceman aged 60 years and above.
- Only ex-servicemen of other ranks (i.e., Havildar and below) who are in penury and have an annual income from all sources below Rs. 2,00,000/- are eligible under the scheme.
- The applicant should not be in receipt of any kind of pension, financial assistance, or maintenance allowance from any department of the Government of India/State Government or from anybody/organization controlled by the Central/State Government.
- Persons who were discharged from service on the ground of "Service No Longer Required" under rule 13, III (V) due to misconduct & inefficiency are not eligible for financial assistance, and their widows’ are also not eligible for financial assistance as the individual does not fall in the definition of ex-serviceman.
- The widows of ex-servicemen as per definition, who were discharged from service with fair character due to inefficiency/misconduct and "Service No Longer Required" due to inefficiency/misconduct are also not eligible for grant of financial assistance.
Note 1: If any beneficiary, after the date of sanction of the financial assistance, is found drawing old age pension or any other financial assistance from any other Government source. He/she shall be permanently debarred for the grant of financial assistance under all the welfare schemes run by the Rajya Zila Sainik Boards in Haryana.
Note 2: Payment of financial assistance to those beneficiaries shall be stopped immediately who fail to submit their survival verification proofs once every year in the month of April from the authorities.
Note 3: Old ex-serviceman & widow beneficiaries, whose cases for grant of financial assistance have already been sanctioned prior to the issue of the guidelines shall continue to get the financial assistance at enhanced rates as per their eligibility and they need not apply afresh.
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Note 1: Every applicant shall have to attach the original Discharge Book issued by the concerned Record Office of the ex-serviceman for scrutiny of the case which shall be returned through respective Zila Sainik Boards after consideration of the application.
Step 2: Every applicant shall have to produce a certificate issued by the concerned District Social Welfare Officer to the effect that the applicant is not getting any financial assistance/Pension/widow pension from the Social Justice & Empowerment Department of Haryana.
Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:
Step 1: The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
Step 2: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there.
Step 3: 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 4: Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.
Login to apply for the scheme:
Step 1: To avail the benefits of the scheme, visit the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in through the email ID used while registering.
Step 2: Enter Password & Captcha and click on ‘Login’.
Step 3: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’.
Step 4: Now, you can search for the scheme and download the pre-defined documents form/template and you will need to upload the filled-in/signed form/template in the 'Attach Enclosures' screen.
Step 5: 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 6: 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 7: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 8: 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.
Note: All the applications received by the Zila Sainik Boards shall be scrutinized at the level of Zila Sainik Board itself and applications so found fit for grant of financial assistance shall be forwarded with full case to Rajya Sainik Board for sanction with a clear recommendation of the Secretary, Zila Sainik Board.
Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly financial assistance amount under this scheme?
The monthly financial assistance amount is Rs. 3,000, with an annual increase of Rs. 400 every November starting from 01.11.2017.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Eligible applicants are ex-servicemen or widows of ex-servicemen aged 60 years and above, who are bonafide residents of Haryana, have an annual income below Rs. 2,00,000, and are not receiving any other pension or financial aid from government bodies.
Are there any specific income criteria for eligibility?
Yes, the applicant’s annual income from all sources should be below Rs. 2,00,000.
Can an ex-serviceman discharged for misconduct apply for this scheme?
No, an ex-serviceman discharged on grounds of misconduct or inefficiency is not eligible for this scheme. Their widows are also not eligible.
How does one apply for this scheme?
Eligible applicants can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/
Is there any penalty for receiving other government pensions after being sanctioned under this scheme?
Yes, beneficiaries found receiving any other government pension after sanction will be permanently debarred from all welfare schemes run by the Rajya Zila Sainik Boards in Haryana.
When does the sanctioned financial assistance start being paid?
The financial assistance is payable from the first day of the month following the month in which the grant is sanctioned.
Are there any arrears paid for the period before the sanction date?
No, there are no arrears paid for the period prior to the sanction date.
How can applicants track their application status?
Applicants can track their application status through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID at https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/
Is it mandatory to submit survival verification proofs?
Yes, beneficiaries must submit survival verification proofs once every year in April.
Are old beneficiaries required to reapply under the new guidelines?
No, old beneficiaries whose cases were sanctioned prior to the new guidelines will continue to receive financial assistance at enhanced rates and do not need to reapply.
Can applicants receive financial assistance from other state government schemes simultaneously?
No, applicants should not be receiving financial assistance from any other state government schemes to be eligible for this scheme.
Can applicants from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only bonafide residents of Haryana are eligible for this scheme.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines csharyana.gov.in (PDF)
- Scheme Details kms.saralharyana.nic.in
- Notification csharyana.gov.in (PDF)
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