About this social welfare scheme
Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- per month shall be given to Ex-servicemen of the Pre-Independence Era (World War II Veterans) & their widows, who are not in receipt of any kind of pension/financial assistance either from any Department of Government of India/State Government.
The scheme "Financial Assistance to WW II Veterans and Widows of WW II Veterans" is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- per month shall be given to Ex-servicemen of the Pre-Independence Era (World War-II Veterans) i.e. Ex-servicemen enrolled before 31st August 1945 & their widows, 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 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 WW II Veteran and Widows of WW II Veterans (FAWWIIVWWWIIV) |
|---|---|
| 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 21 to 80 years
- 💰Income Rs. 2 lakh tak
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- per month is given to Ex-servicemen of the Pre-Independence Era (World War II Veterans) & their widows.
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 of the Pre-Independence Era (World War II Veterans) i.e. ex-servicemen enrolled before 31st August 1945 & their widows.
- Only World War II Veterans 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.
- World War II Veterans and their widows, who have income from any job/profession/business, are not entitled to a 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 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 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 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 the 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
Who is eligible for the financial assistance under this scheme?
Ex-servicemen who enrolled before 31st August 1945 (WW II Veterans) and their widows who are bonafide residents of Haryana and are not receiving any other form of pension or financial assistance.
What is the monthly financial assistance provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides Rs. 10,000/- per month to eligible beneficiaries.
Are there any income criteria to qualify for this scheme?
Yes, only World War II Veterans of other ranks (Havildar and below) who are in penury and have an annual income from all sources below Rs. 2,00,000/- are eligible.
Can an applicant receiving any other pension or financial assistance apply for this scheme?
No, applicants should not be in receipt of any kind of pension, financial assistance, or maintenance allowance from any government department or organization.
How can I apply for this financial assistance?
Eligible applicants can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/.
How can I track my application status?
You can track your application status through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering your Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID at https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/.
When does the sanctioned financial assistance begin?
The financial assistance is payable from the first day of the month following the month in which the financial assistance is sanctioned by the Rajya Sainik Board.
Are arrears paid for the period before the sanction date?
No, arrears for the past period prior to the sanction date are not paid.
Can the financial assistance be stopped?
Yes, financial assistance can be stopped if the beneficiary fails to submit their survival verification proofs once every year in April.
What happens if a beneficiary is found receiving other financial assistance after the sanction date?
The beneficiary will be permanently debarred from receiving financial assistance under all welfare schemes run by the Rajya Zila Sainik Boards in Haryana.
Are beneficiaries required to apply afresh after receiving the assistance?
No, old ex-servicemen and widow beneficiaries whose cases have already been sanctioned prior to the issue of the guidelines will continue to receive financial assistance at enhanced rates without needing to apply afresh.
Can World War II Veterans with income from a job or business apply?
No, veterans and their widows with income from any job, profession, or business are not entitled to this financial assistance.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Scheme Details kms.saralharyana.nic.in
- Guidelines csharyana.gov.in (PDF)
- Notification csharyana.gov.in (PDF)
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