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Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs (Sainik Welfare)

THRGRR-SW

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 10 Oct 2026

Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs (Sainik Welfare)
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this housing scheme

Through the "Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs" scheme, up to Rs. 40,000/- is provided to the registered ESM / Widows of ESM / Dependents of ESM every three years, for the re-thatching & repair of their house. The applicant should be receiving a Subsistence Allowance.

"Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to Rs. 40,000/- is provided to the registered ESM / Widows of ESM / Dependents of ESM every three years, for the re-thatching & repair of their house. The applicant should be receiving a Subsistence Allowance and living in a thatched house. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameThatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs (Sainik Welfare) (THRGRR-SW)
Launched bySainik Welfare Department, Puducherry
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryHousing
Level / StateState ยท Puducherry
Official portalsainik.py.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Implementing agencyRajya Sainik Board, Puducherry
Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 18 to 80 years
  • ๐Ÿ’ผEx Servicemen
  • ๐Ÿ“Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  • The actual cost of damage or a maximum of Rs. 40,000/- is provided for the re-thatching and repair of the house.
  • The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiaryโ€™s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Who qualifies

  • The applicant should be an Ex-serviceman/Widow of an Ex-serviceman/Dependent of an Ex-serviceman.
  • The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
  • The applicant should be receiving Subsistence Allowance.
  • The applicant should be living in a thatched house.

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 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

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 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

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