Sarkari Yojana
RMEWF-Financial Assistance To 100% Disabled Child Of Ex-Servicemen
About RMEWF-Financial Assistance To 100% Disabled Child Of Ex-Servicemen
RMEWF’s Financial Assistance to 100% Disabled Child of Ex-Servicemen is a welfare measure aimed at supporting ex-servicemen’s families, or their widows, who look after a child with a complete disability. Funding flows through the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF), with the Kendriya Sainik Board — operating under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence — overseeing its administration.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Defence
Individual
01 Jan 2007
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for RMEWF-Financial Assistance To 100% Disabled Child Of Ex-Servicemen, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The following criteria must be fulfilled:-
The child must be the legitimate offspring of…
The child must be the legitimate offspring of the ESM or widow.
The ESM's rank should be JCO/equivalent of the…
The ESM's rank should be JCO/equivalent of the Navy/Air Force, or below.
The child's disability must be assessed at 100%
The child's disability must be assessed at 100%.
No disability benefit should already be received from…
No disability benefit should already be received from any official agency.
A recommendation from the concerned Zila Sainik Board…
A recommendation from the concerned Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) is needed.
Benefits Provided
RMEWF-Financial Assistance To 100% Disabled Child Of Ex-Servicemen provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Eligible ex-servicemen or their widows receive ₹3,000/- per…
Eligible ex-servicemen or their widows receive ₹3,000/- per month per child, disbursed annually.
This assistance cannot be transferred and stops automatically…
This assistance cannot be transferred and stops automatically if the child passes away.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The application must include copies of the following, each attested by the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO):-
A photocopy of the Discharge Book, which must…
A photocopy of the Discharge Book, which must carry an entry about the child.
The Ex-Servicemen and Dependent Identity Card issued by…
The Ex-Servicemen and Dependent Identity Card issued by the ZSB.
A certificate of 100% disability issued by a…
A certificate of 100% disability issued by a Military or Government hospital.
Bank account number (PNB or SBI only) and…
Bank account number (PNB or SBI only) and IFS Code details.
2007-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for RMEWF-Financial Assistance To 100% Disabled Child Of Ex-Servicemen through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Eligible Ex-servicemen or their widows can visit the official website of the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat (KSBS),
https://ksb.gov.in/
The "Register" option on the homepage needs to be clicked.
The registration form that appears must be completed with the necessary details.
A photo must be uploaded.
Clicking "Save" stores the application, and the saved details along with a password are emailed to the registered address.
The activation link received at that email address is used to log in to the KSB portal.
Entering the username, password and verification code and clicking "Login" completes the sign-in.
The scheme name is selected and the new application form is filled with the required details.
Copies of supporting documents, attested by the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO), must be uploaded with the online application.
After submission, the ZSWO reviews the applications and fixes an appointment with the applicant for verification.
Once verification succeeds, the ZSWO recommends the application and sends the hard and soft copies to the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) via the Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) for further processing.
Processing at KSB Secretariat
On reaching the Kendriya Sainik Board, the application is verified by the Section-in-charge, who uploads the printed list for the JD (Welfare) to approve.
These approved applications are then grouped, usually every quarter, and sent forward for sanction by the competent authority
Payment Procedure
Once approved, the Welfare department processes payment of the grant in batches of 200 applications.
After confirming the service number, name, bank details, IFS Code and account number, the Welfare department sends the batch list to the Accounts Section, which pays the beneficiaries directly through the Electronic Clearing System (ECS) or by account payee cheque.
Subsequent Grant
To keep receiving the grant in the following financial year, a Life Certificate and a "Disability Certificate," both in the Government's prescribed format, must be submitted every year through the concerned ZSB by 15th January.
For renewal cases, the application is automatically forwarded to the Welfare department by 1st March, following which the department seeks the Kendriya Sainik Board's sanction to continue the financial assistance into the next fiscal year.
Track Application Status
The applicant needs to return to the same portal,
https://ksb.gov.in/index.htm
The "Status of application" link on the homepage should be clicked.
The DAK ID and verification code are entered, followed by clicking "Search."
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.