Sarkari Yojana

Cash Incentive to Wards of ESM (Academic Scholarship)

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Department of Sainik Welfare pays ₹1,000 a month to high-scoring children of Ex-servicemen or their widows who are in higher education and receive no other academic scholarship.

About Cash Incentive to Wards of ESM (Academic Scholarship)

Financed through the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry, the “Cash Incentive to Wards of ESM (Academic Scholarship)” welfare scheme pays ₹1,000 per month to academically meritorious wards of ESM / Widows of ESM who are pursuing higher education. Applications must be filed within three months of the date the relevant exam result is published.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Rajya Sainik Board, Puducherry

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Cash Incentive to Wards of ESM (Academic Scholarship), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be the child/ward of an…

The applicant must be the child/ward of an ESM or of the Widow of an ESM.

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Registration with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry…

Registration with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry is required.

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A score of 95% in Class 11th/12th is…

A score of 95% in Class 11th/12th is required.

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In a non-professional course, the applicant must have…

In a non-professional course, the applicant must have scored 90% in the semester/annual exam (80% for a professional course).

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The applicant must not be getting any other…

The applicant must not be getting any other academic scholarship.

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

Benefits Provided

Cash Incentive to Wards of ESM (Academic Scholarship) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A monthly Cash Incentive of ₹1,000

A monthly Cash Incentive of ₹1,000.

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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The identity card of the ESM / Widow…

The identity card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM.

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The ESM's Discharge Certificate

The ESM's Discharge Certificate.

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An attested mark statement/ certificate

An attested mark statement/ certificate.

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The ward's birth certificate (where the ward is…

The ward's birth certificate (where the ward is not yet registered with the DSW).

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The ward's study certificate (where the ward is…

The ward's study certificate (where the ward is not yet registered with the DSW).

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The front page of the bank passbook

The front page of the bank passbook.

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A declaration signed by the Ex-Servicemen/Widow

A declaration signed by the Ex-Servicemen/Widow.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Cash Incentive to Wards of ESM (Academic Scholarship) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print the scheme's application form in the prescribed…

Print the scheme's application form in the prescribed format.

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Fill in all the mandatory fields, stick on…

Fill in all the mandatory fields, stick on a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required), and enclose copies of all the mandatory documents, self-attested where needed.

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Deliver the completed and signed form with the…

Deliver the completed and signed form with the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India.

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You will be given a receipt for the…

You will be given a receipt for the application 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

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