Sarkari Yojana
Housing Assistance Grant
About Housing Assistance Grant
The State Sainik Board, part of the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, implements the “Housing Assistance Grant”. It gives money to war-disabled retired soldiers and to widows/dependents of soldiers martyred in wars and border clashes. Eligible beneficiaries get a one-time grant during their lifetime to build or repair a house.
Scheme Overview
State Government
State Sainik Board, Government Of Uttarakhand
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Housing Assistance Grant, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Residence in Uttarakhand is required
Residence in Uttarakhand is required.
The applicant has to fall into one of…
The applicant has to fall into one of these groups:
Widow or dependent of a soldier who was martyred in a war or border clash, or
Retired soldier disabled in war.
This grant, meant for building construction or repair,…
This grant, meant for building construction or repair, can be received only once in a lifetime.
Benefits Provided
Housing Assistance Grant provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
₹2,00,000/- is paid as a one-time grant…
₹2,00,000/- is paid as a one-time grant to build or repair the house.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired…
Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier, attested copy
Part-II Order of Battle Casualty, attested copy
Part-II Order of Battle Casualty, attested copy
Dependents' certificate
Dependents' certificate
Estimate for the construction/repair work of the building,…
Estimate for the construction/repair work of the building, issued by the Junior/Assistant Engineer
Certificate by the District Sainik Welfare Officer stating…
Certificate by the District Sainik Welfare Officer stating the applicant has never taken Residential Assistance from the State Government before
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Housing Assistance Grant through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Collect the application form at the District Sainik Welfare Office and return it to the same office.
Enclose these documents with it: attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier, attested copy of the Part-II Order of Battle Casualty, the Certificate of Dependents, the estimate of Building Construction/Repair Work issued by the Junior/Assistant Engineer, and the District Sainik Welfare Officer's certificate confirming the applicant has not availed Residential Assistance from the State Government in the past.
The District Sainik Welfare Office verifies the application, after which eligible applicants receive the sanctioned amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.