Sarkari Yojana
RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen
About RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen
The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, runs the “Financial Assistance for Education of Children/Widows of ESM” scheme to help dependent children of eligible Ex-Servicemen and their widows with education costs. Assistance covers studies from Class 1 through Class 12 and undergraduate degree courses, with widows pursuing a 2-year postgraduate degree also qualifying. Only those not already receiving similar educational assistance from the State Government or an employer can benefit, and the scheme excludes professional or technical courses.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Defence
Individual
01 Jan 1981
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an ESM/widow/orphan dependent.
The applicant should hold the rank of Havildar/equivalent or below.
The scheme covers classes 1 to 12 of school and undergraduate classes at a degree college; this grant also applies to widows pursuing a 2-year postgraduate degree, and the ward/widow must complete the course successfully.
The applicant should not be drawing an education allowance or similar benefit from the State or their employer.
Only the first two children qualify under the scheme. However, for twin children, the following conditions apply:-
Where the 1st and 2nd children are twins,…
Where the 1st and 2nd children are twins, only the twins qualify, since a maximum of two children is permitted.
Where the 2nd and 3rd children are twins,…
Where the 2nd and 3rd children are twins, both qualify for education financial assistance alongside the 1st, meaning the ESM can claim for three children, subject to meeting the criteria above.
In the unfortunate event of the 1st or 2nd child's demise: if the 1st child passes away, the 2nd and 3rd children listed in the discharge book become eligible; similarly, if the 2nd child passes away, the 3rd child listed in the discharge book becomes eligible. A death certificate must be uploaded with the online application as supporting documentation for scrutiny.
Benefits Provided
RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance for Children:
Each eligible child receives ₹1,000/- per month
Each eligible child receives ₹1,000/- per month.
Up to 2 eligible children per family can…
Up to 2 eligible children per family can receive this assistance.
It covers Class 1 through Class 12, as…
It covers Class 1 through Class 12, as well as undergraduate degree courses.
The child needs to complete the academic year/course…
The child needs to complete the academic year/course successfully. Financial Assistance for Widows:
Widows receive ₹1,000/- per month
Widows receive ₹1,000/- per month.
This is available to widows enrolled in a…
This is available to widows enrolled in a 2-year postgraduate degree course.
The widow must complete the course successfully
The widow must complete the course successfully. Special Provision for Twin Children:
Where the 2nd and 3rd children are twins,…
Where the 2nd and 3rd children are twins, all 3 children may receive assistance, provided eligibility conditions are met.
Where the 1st and 2nd children are twins,…
Where the 1st and 2nd children are twins, only the twin children are eligible for assistance.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Copies of the following documents duly attested by the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) must accompany the application:-
The Service Document/Discharge Book of the ESM (the…
The Service Document/Discharge Book of the ESM (the page that contains ESM/Personal Particulars, Service Particulars and Family Particulars).
The ESM or Widow I-Card issued by the…
The ESM or Widow I-Card issued by the respective ZSB.
The Mark-sheet / School Progress Card of the…
The Mark-sheet / School Progress Card of the child/children.
A Part–II Order naming the child(ren) for whom…
A Part–II Order naming the child(ren) for whom the grant is sought, or a corresponding entry in the Discharge Book/Documents.
A certificate from the applicant confirming they have…
A certificate from the applicant confirming they have not received money/grant from the State or their present employer in the form of an education allowance or scholarship.
Details of the Bank A/c No (in PNB/SBI…
Details of the Bank A/c No (in PNB/SBI only) and IFS Code.
A copy of the Aadhaar Card
A copy of the Aadhaar Card.
1981-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
In the Registration Form, fill in every mandatory…
In the Registration Form, fill in every mandatory field and upload the required documents.
Enter the verification code and click "Submit" to…
Enter the verification code and click "Submit" to finish registering.
Print the submitted registration form, attach self-attested copies…
Print the submitted registration form, attach self-attested copies of the required documents, and submit it at the respective ZSB. Post-Application Processes
The Zila Sainik Welfare Office (ZSWO) scrutinizes the…
The Zila Sainik Welfare Office (ZSWO) scrutinizes the application, and where everything checks out, forwards it directly to the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat for payment.
Once the KSB Secretariat receives it, the Welfare…
Once the KSB Secretariat receives it, the Welfare Section-in-Charge assigns it to a clerk who enters the application data into the computer, while another clerk checks the entries for accuracy.
The Section-in-Charge verifies this and places the case…
The Section-in-Charge verifies this and places the case in the relevant file, forwarding it to JD(Welfare), who obtains the Secretary KSB's approval.
Once KSB approves, the application moves forward for…
Once KSB approves, the application moves forward for payment processing. Track Application Status
Go to the Official Website of the Kendriya…
Go to the Official Website of the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) and click the "Status of Application".
Enter your DAK ID and the verification code,…
Enter your DAK ID and the verification code, then click "Search" to check your application's status.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- This grant is not applicable for any of the professional or technical courses/degrees.
- The applicant must not receive education allowance, scholarship, or similar benefit from the State Government or employer.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.