Sarkari Yojana

Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children

Haryana
Quick Summary: Haryana's scheme gives widows of ex-servicemen who died in service (not in battle) extra pension for up to three children. Rates are ₹100/- per child monthly for Other Ranks, ₹150/- for JCOs and ₹200/- for Officers, until the child turns 20, marries or is employed.

About Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children

The “Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children” scheme is run by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. It gives an extra sum over and above the pension to the widow of an ex-serviceman who died while serving but not in battle. The extra amount is paid for as many as three children and stops when a child dies, turns 20 years old, marries or starts working, whichever is earliest. It is scaled down proportionately each time a child dies, reaches 20 years, marries or finds employment.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Sainik And Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government Of Haryana

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant has to be an ex-serviceman's widow,…

The applicant has to be an ex-serviceman's widow, meaning the widow of an Armed Forces member who died in service but not in battle.

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The widow must live in Haryana

The widow must live in Haryana.

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Up to three of the widow's children are…

Up to three of the widow's children are covered.

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Payment continues until the child dies, reaches 20…

Payment continues until the child dies, reaches 20 years of age, marries or becomes employed, whichever occurs first. Note 1: Each eligible widow must send a half-yearly eligibility certificate in Form III to the Secretary of the District Sainik Board concerned so that it arrives in June and December every year. Note 2: Whenever one or more of her children die, turn 20 years, marry or get a job, the eligible widow must report this to the Secretary of the District Sainik Board.

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

Benefits Provided

Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Rates of additional pension payable under the scheme:

Sl. No.CategoryAdditional Pension Amount1Other Ranks₹100/- per child per month subject to a maximum of ₹300/-2JCO’s₹150/- per child per month subject to a maximum of ₹450/-3Officers₹200/- per child per month subject to a maximum of ₹600/- Mode of Payment: Payment is released every quarter by each District Sainik Board Secretary through money order or cash, depending on convenience.

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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Identity Card of the Ex-servicemen /Widow of Ex-servicemen…

Identity Card of the Ex-servicemen /Widow of Ex-servicemen (a copy)

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Parivar Pehchan Patra of the family

Parivar Pehchan Patra of the family

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Ex-serviceman's Discharge Book (original)

Ex-serviceman's Discharge Book (original)

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Proof of Haryana domicile

Proof of Haryana domicile

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Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook (a copy)

Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook (a copy)

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Photo identity document of the applicant (Ration Card/Driving…

Photo identity document of the applicant (Ration Card/Driving Licence/ Voter ID Card/PAN Card etc.)

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Pension Payment Order (P.P.O)

Pension Payment Order (P.P.O)

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Aadhaar card of the applicant

Aadhaar card of the applicant

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Notarised affidavit

Notarised affidavit

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Other documents, as asked for

Other documents, as asked for

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:

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The official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal accepts online applications from…

The official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal accepts online applications from eligible candidates.

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Unregistered applicants should create an account on the…

Unregistered applicants should create an account on the portal.

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Under ‘Sign In Here’, choose “New User” and…

Under ‘Sign In Here’, choose “New User” and enter the compulsory information: Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State. Choose ‘Submit’.

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Complete registration by confirming your mobile number and…

Complete registration by confirming your mobile number and email ID with the OTP sent to you. Login to apply for the scheme:

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Go to the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log…

Go to the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in using the email ID given at registration.

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Fill in the Password & Captcha and choose…

Fill in the Password & Captcha and choose ‘Login’.

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Once inside, choose ‘Apply for Services’ and then…

Once inside, choose ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’

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Find the scheme and download its pre-defined Affidavit…

Find the scheme and download its pre-defined Affidavit form/template, which must be filled, signed and uploaded on the 'Attach Enclosures' screen.

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Choose ‘Proceed to Apply’ to open the form

Choose ‘Proceed to Apply’ to open the form. Provide your Parivar Pehchan Patra number- Family ID and choose “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to view the members registered under it.

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Select the name of the beneficiary/applicant, type in…

Select the name of the beneficiary/applicant, type in the OTP sent to that member and choose “Click to Verify”

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Complete all mandatory fields and attach all mandatory…

Complete all mandatory fields and attach all mandatory documents.

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Look over the form preview and choose ‘Submit’

Look over the form preview and choose ‘Submit’. Tracking of Application: Status updates are available on the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal once you enter the Department Name, Scheme Name and Application Reference ID.

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

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References