Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance to WW II Veteran and Widows of WW II Veterans

Haryana
Quick Summary: Haryana pays ₹10,000/- per month to World War II veterans enrolled before 31st August 1945, and to their widows, who receive no other government pension or allowance and whose income is below ₹2,00,000/- a year.

About Financial Assistance to WW II Veteran and Widows of WW II Veterans

The Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana, administers the scheme “Financial Assistance to WW II Veterans and Widows of WW II Veterans”. It pays ₹10,000/- per month to Ex-servicemen of the Pre-Independence Era (World War-II Veterans), meaning those enrolled before 31st August 1945, & to their widows, provided they draw no pension, financial assistance or maintenance allowance of any kind from any Department of the Government of India/State Government or from any Body/Organization under Central/State Government control. The grant is open only to bonafide residents of Haryana State, who must furnish a domicile certificate from the competent authority authorised by the Haryana Government together with an attested copy of their Ration Card.

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 Financial Assistance to WW II Veteran and Widows of WW II Veterans, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be bonafide residents of Haryana

Applicants must be bonafide residents of Haryana.

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Applicants must be Pre-Independence Era ex-servicemen (World War…

Applicants must be Pre-Independence Era ex-servicemen (World War II Veterans), that is, ex-servicemen enrolled before 31st August 1945, & their widows.

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The scheme covers only World War II Veterans…

The scheme covers only World War II Veterans of other ranks (Havildar and below) who live in penury and whose yearly income from every source is under ₹2,00,000/-.

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Applicants must not be drawing any pension, financial…

Applicants must not be drawing any pension, financial assistance or maintenance allowance from any department of the Government of India/State Government or from any body/organization under the control of the Central/State Government.

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World War II Veterans and widows who earn…

World War II Veterans and widows who earn from a job, profession or business are not entitled to the assistance. Note 1: Should a beneficiary be found, after the assistance is sanctioned, to be receiving old age pension or any other financial assistance from another Government source, he/she will be barred for good from financial assistance under every welfare scheme run by the Rajya Zila Sainik Boards in Haryana. Note 2: Beneficiaries who do not submit proof of being alive, verified by the authorities, every year in April will have their payments stopped at once. Note 3: Elderly ex-serviceman & widow beneficiaries whose assistance was sanctioned before these guidelines were issued will keep receiving it at the enhanced rates applicable to them and do not have to apply again.

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

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance to WW II Veteran and Widows of WW II Veterans provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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1. Pre-Independence Era Ex-servicemen (World War II Veterans) & their widows receive ₹10,000/- per month under the scheme.

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Note:

Payment of the sanctioned grant begins on the first day of the month after the one in which the Raiya Sainik Board approves the case; no arrears are paid for any period before the date of sanction.

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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Copy of the identity card of the Ex-serviceman/Widow…

Copy of the identity card of the Ex-serviceman/Widow of Ex-Serviceman

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Parivar Pehchan Patra (family ID)

Parivar Pehchan Patra (family ID)

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card

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The ex-serviceman's complete original Discharge Book

The ex-serviceman's complete original Discharge Book

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Certificate of residence in Haryana

Certificate of residence in Haryana

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Revenue report verified by the Tehsildar (showing yearly…

Revenue report verified by the Tehsildar (showing yearly income from all sources under ₹2,00,000/-)

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Copy of the passbook of a bank account…

Copy of the passbook of a bank account linked to the Aadhaar Number

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Ex-serviceman's death certificate (for a widow applicant)

Ex-serviceman's death certificate (for a widow applicant)

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Certificate that the widow has not remarried (for…

Certificate that the widow has not remarried (for a widow applicant)

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Certificate of non-employment

Certificate of non-employment

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

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

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Report explaining any delay

Report explaining any delay

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NOC from the relevant District Social Welfare Department…

NOC from the relevant District Social Welfare Department confirming no Financial Assistance/Pension is being received

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Affidavit confirming the details furnished by the Ex‐Serviceman/Widow…

Affidavit confirming the details furnished by the Ex‐Serviceman/Widow of the Ex-Serviceman

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Any further documents that may be required Note…

Any further documents that may be required Note 1: Each applicant must enclose the ex-serviceman's original Discharge Book, issued by the relevant Record Office, so the case can be examined; it is handed back through the respective Zila Sainik Boards once the application has been considered. Step 2: Each applicant must also furnish a certificate from the relevant District Social Welfare Officer stating that no financial assistance/Pension/widow pension is being received from the Social Justice & Empowerment Department of Haryana.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance to WW II Veteran and Widows of WW II Veterans through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:

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Eligible applicants can apply online on the official…

Eligible applicants can apply online on the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.

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Anyone without an account on the portal must…

Anyone without an account on the portal must first register.

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To register, choose “New User” beneath ‘Sign In…

To register, choose “New User” beneath ‘Sign In Here’, provide the mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State) and press ‘Submit’.

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Confirm your mobile number and email ID using…

Confirm your mobile number and email ID using the OTPs you receive to finish registering. Login to apply for the scheme:

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To claim the scheme benefits, open the official…

To claim the scheme benefits, open the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and sign in with the email ID you registered with.

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Type in the Password & Captcha and press…

Type in the Password & Captcha and press ‘Login’.

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Once logged in, choose ‘Apply for Services’ followed…

Once logged in, choose ‘Apply for Services’ followed by ‘View all Available Services’.

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Look up the scheme and download its pre-defined…

Look up the scheme and download its pre-defined document form/template; the completed and signed form/template must later be uploaded on the 'Attach Enclosures' screen.

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Press ‘Proceed to Apply’ to open the application…

Press ‘Proceed to Apply’ to open the application form. Key in your Parivar Pehchan Patra number (Family ID) and press “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to see the family members listed under that Family ID.

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Choose the name of the beneficiary/applicant, enter the…

Choose the name of the beneficiary/applicant, enter the OTP sent to that family member for verification, and press “Click to Verify”.

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Complete every mandatory field and upload each required…

Complete every mandatory field and upload each required document.

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Review the form in preview and press ‘Submit’

Review the form in preview and press ‘Submit’. Tracking of Application: Application status can be checked on the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering the Department Name, Scheme Name and Application Reference ID. Note: Each Zila Sainik Board examines the applications it receives, and those found fit for assistance are sent with the complete case file to the Rajya Sainik Board for sanction, carrying a clear recommendation from the Secretary, Zila Sainik Board.

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