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Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)
Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry
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Overview
"Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows" is a Welfare Scheme by the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided allowances towards the purchase of books.
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Description
"Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows Sainik Welfare " is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided allowances towards the purchase of books. The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of completion of the education.
Exclusions
• The scheme does not apply to the ward who is repeating the same class.
• The Wards who are already in receipt of an academic scholarship are not eligible.
• The Wards who are availing the benefit of reimbursement of tuition fees from other sources are not eligible.
Benefits
• School / School for Special Children / Diploma in Polytechnic: 2,000
• Bachelor Degree: 3,000
• Master Degree: 4,000
• Professional Course (MBBS/BE/BTech) (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology): 4,000
• *The rate listed above or the actual cost of the fee, whichever is less, is reimbursed.
• *The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a Ward of an Unemployed ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
2. - The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
3. - The Ward should be studying in a Government-recognized Institution.
4. - The scheme is applicable for upto two wards of the Unemployed ESM / Widow of an ESM.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet M…
Offline
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India.
Step 4: Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Offline
Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Required Documents
• Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM.
• Discharge Certificate of the ESM.
• Proof of Successful Completion of the Course.
• In the case of 'Management Quota', a Certificate from the Institute.
• Details of Fees Paid (Original receipt).
• Where the fee is collected in lump sum, a certificate showing the breakdown of fees indicating the category, signed by the head of the institution.
• Declaration.
• Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• First Page of Bank Passbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Department of the UT of Puducherry administers this scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.
Q: Where can I find the URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?
A: The URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry is: https://sainik.py.gov.in/.
Q: Where can I find the contact details of the Public Information Officer?
A: Public Information Officer: Shri. Sandirakumaran.S, Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, 261, Pakkamudiyanpet, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605 008, +91-413-2250575 / +91-413-2253107, [email protected], [email protected]
Q: Where can I find the contact details of the Appellate Authority?
A: Appellate Authority: Shri. S.D. Sundaresan, I.A.S., Secretary to Govt. (Sainik Welfare), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry - 605001, 0413-2349712, [email protected]
Q: Are Short Service/Emergency commissioned Officers eligible for the status of ex-servicemen?
A: Yes, if released on completion of the specific period of engagement and were given gratuity at the time of release.
Q: What is the procedure for seeking information through "Right To Information (RTI)"?
A: The required information may be asked through an application along with IPO/DD for a sum of [?]10/- in favour of the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. For more details, visit: https://sainik.py.gov.in/right-to-information.
Q: What is the definition of "Ex-Servicemen" for the purpose of this scheme?
A: The definition of "Ex-Servicemen" can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen
Q: Can applicants track the status of their application for the scheme?
A: No, but the applicants can request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority as a form of confirmation upon submission.
Q: Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
A: For detailed guidelines, you can refer to the official document available at the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/assistance-affd-fund.
Q: Where can I get the application forms for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
A: The application forms can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/application-forms.
Q: Is there any relaxation in the income criteria for eligibility under certain circumstances?
A: There is no income-related eligibility criteria for this scheme.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.
"Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows Sainik Welfare " is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided allowances towards the purchase of books. The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of completion of the education.
Exclusions
• The scheme does not apply to the ward who is repeating the same class.
• The Wards who are already in receipt of an academic scholarship are not eligible.
• The Wards who are availing the benefit of reimbursement of tuition fees from other sources are not eligible.
Benefits
• School / School for Special Children / Diploma in Polytechnic: 2,000
• Bachelor Degree: 3,000
• Master Degree: 4,000
• Professional Course (MBBS/BE/BTech) (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology): 4,000
• *The rate listed above or the actual cost of the fee, whichever is less, is reimbursed.
• *The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a Ward of an Unemployed ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
2. - The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
3. - The Ward should be studying in a Government-recognized Institution.
4. - The scheme is applicable for upto two wards of the Unemployed ESM / Widow of an ESM.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet M…
Offline
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India.
Step 4: Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Offline
Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Required Documents
• Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM.
• Discharge Certificate of the ESM.
• Proof of Successful Completion of the Course.
• In the case of 'Management Quota', a Certificate from the Institute.
• Details of Fees Paid (Original receipt).
• Where the fee is collected in lump sum, a certificate showing the breakdown of fees indicating the category, signed by the head of the institution.
• Declaration.
• Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• First Page of Bank Passbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Department of the UT of Puducherry administers this scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.
Q: Where can I find the URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?
A: The URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry is: https://sainik.py.gov.in/.
Q: Where can I find the contact details of the Public Information Officer?
A: Public Information Officer: Shri. Sandirakumaran.S, Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, 261, Pakkamudiyanpet, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605 008, +91-413-2250575 / +91-413-2253107, [email protected], [email protected]
Q: Where can I find the contact details of the Appellate Authority?
A: Appellate Authority: Shri. S.D. Sundaresan, I.A.S., Secretary to Govt. (Sainik Welfare), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry - 605001, 0413-2349712, [email protected]
Q: Are Short Service/Emergency commissioned Officers eligible for the status of ex-servicemen?
A: Yes, if released on completion of the specific period of engagement and were given gratuity at the time of release.
Q: What is the procedure for seeking information through "Right To Information (RTI)"?
A: The required information may be asked through an application along with IPO/DD for a sum of [?]10/- in favour of the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. For more details, visit: https://sainik.py.gov.in/right-to-information.
Q: What is the definition of "Ex-Servicemen" for the purpose of this scheme?
A: The definition of "Ex-Servicemen" can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen
Q: Can applicants track the status of their application for the scheme?
A: No, but the applicants can request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority as a form of confirmation upon submission.
Q: Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
A: For detailed guidelines, you can refer to the official document available at the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/assistance-affd-fund.
Q: Where can I get the application forms for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
A: The application forms can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/application-forms.
Q: Is there any relaxation in the income criteria for eligibility under certain circumstances?
A: There is no income-related eligibility criteria for this scheme.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.
Eligibility Criteria
1
- The applicant should be a Ward of an Unemployed ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
2
- The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
3
- The Ward should be studying in a Government-recognized Institution.
4
- The scheme is applicable for upto two wards of the Unemployed ESM / Widow of an ESM.
Benefits
School / School for Special Children / Diploma in Polytechnic: 2,000
Bachelor Degree: 3,000
Master Degree: 4,000
Professional Course (MBBS/BE/BTech) (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology): 4,000
*The rate listed above or the actual cost of the fee, whichever is less, is reimbursed.
*The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM. |
| 2 | Discharge Certificate of the ESM. |
| 3 | Proof of Successful Completion of the Course. |
| 4 | In the case of 'Management Quota', a Certificate from the Institute. |
| 5 | Details of Fees Paid (Original receipt). |
| 6 | Where the fee is collected in lump sum, a certificate showing the breakdown of fees indicating the category, signed by the head of the institution. |
| 7 | Declaration. |
| 8 | Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW). |
| 9 | Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW). |
| 10 | First Page of Bank Passbook. |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
2
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet M…
Offline Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India.
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Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Offline Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.
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