About this social welfare scheme
Under this scheme, Rs. 3,000 per month (paid annually) is provided to eligible orphan children of ex-servicemen for educational and settlement support.
The "RMEWF- Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of ESM" scheme was launched by the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Under this scheme, a monthly assistance paid annually is provided to support the orphan’s education and settlement. The scheme is implemented by the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat in coordination with Zila Sainik Boards (ZSB) and Rajya Sainik Boards (RSB).
Scheme Aim:
The aim of this aid gratis is to provide a small measure of relief from total penury to an orphaned child of an ESM.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | RMEWF- Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of ESM (RMEWF-FAOCESM) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Defence |
| Department | Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | ksb.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 0 to 21 years
- 💼Ex Servicemen
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Financial assistance of Rs. 3,000/- per month disbursed annually to each orphan child.
NOTE: Direct credit to the beneficiary’s bank account via Electronic Clearing Service (ECS).
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a legitimate offspring of an Ex-Serviceman, with details recorded in the Service Book.
- The applicant must be a son below 21 years of age or an unmarried daughter.
- The applicant must have lost both parents (ESM and spouse).
- The application must be recommended by the respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB).
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Interested and eligible students need to apply online at the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat.
New User Registration
- Select the "Register" option.
- Complete the registration form with the requisite details, including your name, Aadhaar card number, email ID, mobile number, and bank details.
- Establish a password for your account.
- Upon successful registration, the applicant will receive a User ID and password.
Login & Application Process:
- Log in using the provided User ID and password to access the application form.
- Click "New Application" and select the scheme name.
- Fill in the complete application form.
- Upload the required documents, including a photograph, caste certificate, residential certificate, and bank passbook etc.
- Click on the "Save & Forward" and take the printout of the application form.
- The applicant submits the printed application along with all the required documents to the District Sainik Board.”
NOTE:
Once the application reaches KSB Sectt., the staff and officers at KSB carry out vetting and approval of the application. Final payment is made online in due course based on the availability of funds in AFFD.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this scheme?
To provide financial relief to orphan children of ex-servicemen.
How much is the assistance?
Rs. 3,000 per month, paid annually.
Who implements the scheme?
The scheme was implemented by the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat.
Who is eligible?
Sons below 21 years and unmarried daughters of deceased ESM and spouse.
What if the daughter gets married?
The assistance stops immediately.
What documents are needed?
Service discharge book, death certificates, birth certificate, bank details, and unmarried certificate (for girls).
Can the payment be made monthly?
No, it is paid annually.
How is payment made?
Through ECS directly to the bank account.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines ksb.gov.in
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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