Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)
in Lakshadweep
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Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks) in Lakshadweep
Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Lakshadweep.
Apply for Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks) in Lakshadweep
Scheme Overview
The scheme provides financial assistance of a maximum of ₹ 1,00,000 from the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) for the procurement of modified scooters, crutches and wheelchairs for Ex-Servicemen who are disabled after their retirement from service with a disability of 50% or more.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an Ex-Serviceman.
The applicant should be disabled after retirement from the service.
The percentage of the disability should be 50% or more.
The applicant should not be covered under a similar scheme of the Army/Navy/Air Force.
The application of the applicant should be recommended by the respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB).
The applicant should be capable of personally utilizing the mobility equipment provided.
Benefits
A financial assistance of a maximum of ₹ 1,00,000.
The beneficiary can re-apply for new mobility equipment after the lapse of 10 years from the date of purchase of the previous equipment.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete Discharge Book/Document/Certificate. |
| 2 | ESM Identity Card. |
| 3 | Documentary evidence showing the nature of activity in which disabled. |
| 4 | Disability Certificate issued by Armed Forces Medical Authority, indicating nature of disability and recommended procurement of mobility equipment. |
| 5 | Financial estimate for a modified scooter from an authorized dealer indicating type, make and specifications of the mobility equipment. |
| 6 | Details of Bank A/c No (in PNB/SBI only) and IFS Code. |
How to Apply in Lakshadweep
Step 1: In the Registration Form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents.
Offline — https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm Step 1: In the Registration Form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents.
Step 2: Fill in the verification code, and click "Submit" to complete your registration.
Offline — https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm Step 2: Fill in the verification code, and click "Submit" to complete your registration.
Step 3: Take a print of the submitted registration form, attach the self-attested copies of the required documents, and submit the same at the respective ZSB.
Offline — https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm Step 3: Take a print of the submitted registration form, attach the self-attested copies of the required documents, and submit the same at the respective ZSB.
Step 1: The Zila Sainik Welfare Office (ZSWO) will scrutinize the application, and if found correct in all respects, will forward it directly to Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat for payment.
Offline — https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm Step 1: The Zila Sainik Welfare Office (ZSWO) will scrutinize the application, and if found correct in all respects, will forward it directly to Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat for payment.
Step 2: On receipt at the KSB Secretariat, the Welfare Section-in-Charge will assign the application to a particular clerk who will enter desired data from the applications into the computer. Another clerk will be designated to check the correctne…
Offline — https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm Step 2: On receipt at the KSB Secretariat, the Welfare Section-in-Charge will assign the application to a particular clerk who will enter desired data from the applications into the computer. Another clerk will be designated to check the correctness of the entries.
Step 3: The Section-in-Charge will verify the same and put up the case in the relevant file for processing to JD(Welfare) who will obtain the approval of the Secretary, KSB.
Offline — https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm Step 3: The Section-in-Charge will verify the same and put up the case in the relevant file for processing to JD(Welfare) who will obtain the approval of the Secretary, KSB.
Step 4: After approval at KSB, the application will be processed for payment.
Offline — https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm Step 4: After approval at KSB, the application will be processed for payment.
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) and click the “Status of Application”.
Offline — https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) and click the “Status of Application”.
Step 2: Enter your DAK ID and the verification code. Click on the “Search” button to check the status of your application.
Offline — https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm Step 2: Enter your DAK ID and the verification code. Click on the “Search” button to check the status of your application.
Common questions in Lakshadweep
Who can apply for Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks) in Lakshadweep?
Eligible residents of Lakshadweep who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks) in Lakshadweep?
Applicants in Lakshadweep typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
After the expiration of the 10-year lifespan of the mobility equipment, beneficiaries are eligible to reapply for new equipment. They would need to follow the same application process and provide updated documentation, including a new financial estimate for the equipment. The application is then reviewed and processed as before.