Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having No Child

Description
The scheme "Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having No Child" is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, an additional amount of ₹100/- per month, in addition to the pension amount, is provided to the widow of an ex-serviceman who dies while in service but not in any battle. The additional amount is given only to the widows of ex-servicemen who have no children, irrespective of the rank of ex-servicemen, until her death or remarriage.

Benefits
• An additional amount of ₹100/- per month is given to the widow of an ex-serviceman, irrespective of his rank, until her death or remarriage.
• **Mode of Payment:**
• Each Secretary of District Sainik Board will make payment of additional pension on a quarterly basis by money order or in cash, as may be convenient.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be the widow of an ex-serviceman. A ‘widow’ means the widow of a member of the Armed Forces whose death has taken place while in service but not in any battle.
2. The widow should be a resident of Haryana.
3. The benefit is provided only to the widows of Ex-Servicemen who have no children, irrespective of the rank of ex-serviceman, until her death or remarriage.

Required Documents
• Copy of Ex-servicemen /Widow of Ex-servicemen Identity Card
• Parivar Pehchan Patra
• Original Discharge Book of Ex-servicemen
• Domicile Certificate of Haryana
• Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar Card
• Applicant’s Photo ID Proof (Ration Card/Driving Licence/ Voter ID Card/PAN Card etc.)
• P.P.O
• Aadhaar Card
• Affidavit
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the benefit provided under this scheme?
A: An additional amount of [?]100/- per month is given to the widow of an ex-serviceman until her death or remarriage.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: The widow of an ex-serviceman who dies while in service but not in any battle and has no children, and is a resident of Haryana, is eligible.

Q: Does the rank of the ex-serviceman affect the eligibility for the additional pension?
A: No, the rank of the ex-serviceman does not affect the eligibility.

Q: How long will the widow receive the additional pension?
A: The widow will receive the additional pension until her death or remarriage.

Q: How can one apply for this scheme?
A: Eligible applicants can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal (https://saralharyana.gov.in/).

Q: How is the additional pension amount disbursed?
A: The additional pension is disbursed quarterly by money order or in cash, as per convenience.

Q: Who is responsible for the payment of the additional pension?
A: Each Secretary of the District Sainik Board is responsible for making the payment.

Q: What happens if the widow remarries?
A: The additional pension will be discontinued upon remarriage of the widow.