About this social welfare scheme
The scheme provides a monthly financial aid of Rs. 8,000 to ensure a respectful livelihood for World War-II veterans and their widows who are non-pensioners.
The “Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows” scheme was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial aid to ensure a dignified livelihood for world War-II veterans who are non-pensioners and their lawful wives.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows (FANPVWWS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Home Department |
| Launch year | 1997 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Madhya Pradesh |
| Official portal | sainikkalyan.mp.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online / Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Online / Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Assistance:
Financial assistance of Rs. 8,000 per month is provided to non-pensioner world War-II veterans and their lawful widows.
Mode of Disbursement:
The financial assistance amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account through the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Frequency of Disbursement:
The financial assistance is disbursed monthly.
Expected Time of Disbursement:
Disbursement is made within one week of application verification and approval.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant must be a non-pensioner World War-II veteran who served between 1 September 1939 and 14 August 1945, or his lawful widow.
- The veteran must have been discharged from military service due to demobilization after the end of World War-II.
- The applicant must not be receiving any pension from defense services or any other source.
- In case of the veteran’s death, only the lawful widow is eligible for the benefit.
- Upon the death of the widow, no other heir (children or relatives) becomes eligible.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration
Step 1: Visit the official website of "Sainik Welfare", and click "Log-in".
Step 2: In the online registration form, fill the following mandatory fields: Email ID, Mobile Number. Create a password and confirm. Finally, click "Submit" to complete the registration.
Step 3: After successful registration, the User ID and Password will be generated.
Application
Step 1: Visit the official website. Sign in using your Username and Password created during registration.
Step 2: Navigate to the online form of the scheme. In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Click "Save Application". You'll receive a confirmation message upon successful submission of the application, along with an "application number". Click "Print Application" to print the application.
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective District Sainik Welfare Office.
Post-Application Process
Step 1: The District Sainik Welfare Officer verifies the service records, residence status, and pension status.
Step 2: Verified applications are forwarded to the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal for approval.
Step 3: The Directorate allocates funds to the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.
Step 4: The District Office credits the monthly assistance directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 17 Feb 1997 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible under this scheme?
Non-pensioner World War-II veterans and their lawful widows who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.
What is the amount of assistance provided?
Financial assistance of Rs. 8,000 per month.
Who verifies the applications?
The application verifies by the District Sainik Welfare Office.
What is the mode of disbursement?
Direct bank transfer to the beneficiary’s account.
Is there an income limit?
No specific income limit mention in the guidelines.
Can heirs other than the widow claim benefits?
No, after the widow’s death, no heir is eligible.
What is the processing time for approval?
The processing time within one week of application verification.
Is there any application fee?
No, the process is free of cost.
Where can one get more information?
From the District Sainik Welfare Office or the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Bhopal.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Scheme Details cmhelpline.mp.gov.in
- Official Website sainikkalyan.mp.gov.in
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