Sarkari Yojana

Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident (Sainik Welfare)

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Department of Sainik Welfare pays ₹25,000/- from the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund to registered ex-servicemen or their widows who suffer severe injuries in a road or fire accident, provided they are not ECHS members.

About Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident (Sainik Welfare)

Funded from the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry, the welfare scheme “Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident” pays ₹25,000/- to registered Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen who are severely injured in a Road/Fire Accident. Members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) cannot apply. Applications are received offline.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Rajya Sainik Board, Puducherry

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident (Sainik Welfare), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only an Ex-serviceman/Widow of an Ex-serviceman can apply.-…

Only an Ex-serviceman/Widow of an Ex-serviceman can apply.- Registration with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry, is required.

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A severe injury must have been sustained in…

A severe injury must have been sustained in a Road/Fire Accident.

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Members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)…

Members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) are excluded.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident (Sainik Welfare) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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₹25,000/- is paid as financial assistance into the…

₹25,000/- is paid as financial assistance into the beneficiary's bank account via RTGS/ NEFT.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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ID card of the ESM/ Widow of ESM

ID card of the ESM/ Widow of ESM.

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The Ex-Serviceman's discharge certificate

The Ex-Serviceman's discharge certificate.

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Supporting documentary proof

Supporting documentary proof.

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Bill for medical treatment

Bill for medical treatment.

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A declaration signed by the ESM/ Widow of…

A declaration signed by the ESM/ Widow of ESM.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident (Sainik Welfare) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print the prescribed application form for the scheme…

Print the prescribed application form for the scheme from the Department of Sainik Welfare's official website. OR On a working day during working hours, go to 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 ask the official concerned for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete every mandatory field, fix a passport-sized photo…

Complete every mandatory field, fix a passport-sized photo (signed across, if needed), and enclose copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).

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Hand the completed, signed form and documents to…

Hand the completed, signed form and documents to the relevant authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.

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The authority will issue the applicant a receipt…

The authority will issue the applicant a receipt for the application. 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

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / 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.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References