About this social welfare scheme
"Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, Rs. 25,000/- is provided to the registered Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen who have suffered a Road/Fire Accident.
"Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, Rs. 25,000/- is provided to the registered Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen who have suffered a severe injury in a Road/Fire Accident. The members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) are not eligible. The applications are accepted offline.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident (Sainik Welfare) (IASIRFA-SW) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Puducherry |
| Official portal | sainik.py.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Rajya Sainik Board, Puducherry |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 21 to 80 years
- 💼Ex Servicemen
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Assistance of Rs. 25,000/-, credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be an Ex-serviceman/Widow of an Ex-serviceman.
- The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
- The applicant should have suffered a severe injury in a Road/Fire Accident.
- The applicant should not be a member of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
Who is not eligible
The scope of this scheme will not 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.
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Registration walkthrough
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, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Frequently asked questions
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?
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
Where can I find the contact details of the Appellate Authority?
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 Rs. 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.
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.
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
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Government Order sainik.py.gov.in (PDF)
- Contact Us sainik.py.gov.in
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