Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare)
in Puducherry
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Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare) in Puducherry
Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare) in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
The scheme "Festival Gift Coupons" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide Festival Gift Coupons worth ₹4,000/- per annum to the Non-Pensioner ESMs who are 60 years or older in age.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be an [Ex-Serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen) or the Widow of an Ex-Serviceman.- The Ex-Serviceman should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The Ex-Serviceman should be a Non-Pensioner.
- The Ex-Serviceman should be 60 years or older in age, as on 31st March of the current year (No age bar for Widow of an Ex-Servicemen).
- The scope of this scheme will also apply to those ESM / living spouse/widows who are re-employed as regular / deemed to be regular in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations and self-employed IT assesses.
Benefits
Festival Gift Coupons worth ₹4,000/- per annum.
*The coupons are to be collected in person on intimation from DSW, normally between November and January.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Recent Passport-size Photograph. |
| 2 | Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM. |
How to Apply in Puducherry
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare.
Offline OR The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
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.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Offline Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puduchery Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare) in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare) in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.