Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows

Madhya Pradesh
Quick Summary: Madhya Pradesh pays ₹8,000 a month to non-pensioner World War-II veterans who served between 1 September 1939 and 14 August 1945, or to their lawful widows, credited directly to their bank accounts through the District Sainik Welfare Office.

About Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows

The Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, launched the “Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows” scheme to secure a dignified living for World War-II veterans who draw no pension, and for their lawful wives, through financial support.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

17 Feb 1997

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh

Applicants must be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.

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Applicants must be non-pensioner World War-II veterans who…

Applicants must be non-pensioner World War-II veterans who served between 1 September 1939 and 14 August 1945, or their lawful widows.

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The veteran must have left military service through…

The veteran must have left military service through demobilisation after World War-II ended.

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Applicants must not draw any pension from the…

Applicants must not draw any pension from the defence services or from any other source.

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After the veteran dies, only his lawful widow…

After the veteran dies, only his lawful widow can receive the benefit.

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Once the widow dies, no other heir, whether…

Once the widow dies, no other heir, whether children or relatives, becomes eligible.

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

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance:

Non-pensioner World War-II veterans and their lawful widows receive ₹8,000 a month. Mode of Disbursement: The District Sainik Welfare Office credits the amount straight into the beneficiary's bank account. Frequency of Disbursement: Payments are made every month. Expected Time of Disbursement: Payment is released within one week after the application is verified and approved.

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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Certificate of residence in Madhya Pradesh

Certificate of residence in Madhya Pradesh

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Certificate of marriage (for a widow applying)

Certificate of marriage (for a widow applying)

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The veteran's death certificate (for a widow applying)

The veteran's death certificate (for a widow applying)

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The beneficiary's bank passbook

The beneficiary's bank passbook

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

1997-02-17

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows through the online application process outlined below.

Registration

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Open the official "Sainik Welfare" website and click…

Open the official "Sainik Welfare" website and click "Log-in".

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On the registration form, enter the mandatory Email…

On the registration form, enter the mandatory Email ID and Mobile Number, set and confirm a password, and click "Submit" to register.

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Once registration succeeds, a User ID and Password…

Once registration succeeds, a User ID and Password are generated. Application

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Go to the official website and sign in…

Go to the official website and sign in with the Username and Password created at registration.

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Open the scheme's online form, fill every mandatory…

Open the scheme's online form, fill every mandatory field and upload the required documents in the stated format and size.

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Check all details and uploads carefully and correct…

Check all details and uploads carefully and correct anything needed. Click "Save Application"; a confirmation message with an "application number" appears on successful submission. Click "Print Application" to print it.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows through the offline application process outlined below.

Application Process

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Visit the District Sainik Welfare Office during office…

Visit the District Sainik Welfare Office during office hours and ask for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete all mandatory fields and attach copies of…

Complete all mandatory fields and attach copies of the required documents, self-attested where needed.

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Hand in the filled and signed form with…

Hand in the filled and signed form with documents at the relevant District Sainik Welfare Office. Post-Application Process

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The District Sainik Welfare Officer checks the service…

The District Sainik Welfare Officer checks the service records, residence and pension status.

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Applications that pass verification go to the Directorate…

Applications that pass verification go to the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal for approval.

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The Directorate releases funds to the District Sainik…

The Directorate releases funds to the District Sainik Welfare Office concerned.

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The District Office deposits the monthly assistance directly…

The District Office deposits the monthly assistance directly in the beneficiary's bank account.

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