One-Time Grant Money to Soldiers Conferred with Vishisht Seva Medal Award
About this scheme
The scheme “One-Time Grant to Soldiers Conferred with the Vishisht Seva Medal Award” is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance/grant is provided to serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state who have been conferred with the 'Vishisht Seva Medal Award'.
Benefits
- A one-time grant ranging from a minimum of ₹75,000/- to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- is given to serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a serving soldier or an ex-serviceman of the state who has been conferred with the 'Vishisht Seva Medal Award'.
How to Apply
Offline
- After obtaining the application form from the District Sainik Welfare Office, it must be submitted to the concerned office.
- The following documents are required for the application: Aadhaar Card of the applicant, PAN Card, Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque, Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent), Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand, Affidavit (on ₹10/- stamp paper) declaring that the applicant has not received, and will not receive in the future, the one-time grant/annuity payable on the gallantry medal from any other state, Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman), a photocopy of the Gazette Notification regarding conferment of 'Vishisht Seva Medal Award'
- After verification of the applications at the District Sainik Welfare Office level, eligible applicants are paid the approved amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Under this, the one-time grant is disbursed immediately, while the annuity amount is released annually.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant
- PAN Card
- Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque
- Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent)
- Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand
- Affidavit (on ₹10 stamp paper) declaring that the applicant has not received, and will not receive in the future, the one-time grant/annuity payable on the gallantry medal from any other state
- Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman)
- A copy of the Gazette Notification regarding conferment of 'Vishisht Seva Medal Award'
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Serving soldiers or ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand who have been conferred with the Vishisht Seva Medal are eligible.
- Is residency in Uttarakhand mandatory for applying?
Yes. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- What is the financial benefit provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides a one-time financial grant ranging from a minimum of ₹75,000/- to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/-.
- Where can the application form be obtained?
The application form can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office.
- Where should the application form be submitted?
The filled application form along with required documents must be submitted at the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.
- Is an affidavit required with the application?
Yes. An affidavit on ₹10 stamp paper is required stating that the applicant has not received and will not receive the one-time grant/annuity from any other state.
- How is the grant amount disbursed?
The grant amount is disbursed directly to the applicant’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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