Financial Assistance to Disabled Ex-Servicemen

Description
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Disabled Ex-Servicemen" is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month shall be granted only to those Disabled Ex-Servicemen who are bonafide residents of Haryana State, irrespective of age, who were discharged from the Armed Forces on medical grounds, and whose disability is not attributable to service.

Exclusions
• • Personnel in Civil employment shall not be eligible for the grant of financial assistance.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month is given to the disabled ex-servicemen, with an annual increase of ₹400/- w.e.f. 01.11.2017 every year in November.
• **Note:** The grant of financial assistance shall be payable to the disabled Ex-Servicemen from the first day of the following month in which case for grant of financial assistance is sanctioned by the competent sanctioning authority of Rajya Sainik Board and no arrear for the post-period prior to the date of sanction of the grant of financial assistance shall be paid.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant should be a disabled ex-serviceman.
3. The applicant should have been discharged from the Armed Forces on medical grounds, with a disability not attributable to military service.
4. The financial assistance is provided regardless of the applicant's age.
5. The applicant should not be receiving any type of financial assistance or pension from any source.
6. **Note 1:** The definition of Ex-Servicemen for the purpose of eligibility for financial assistance shall be effective as notified by the Ministry of Defence Government of India from time to time.
7. **Note 2:** Every applicant shall have to produce a certificate issued by the concerned District Social Welfare Officer to the effect that the applicant is not getting any financial assistance Pension from the District Social Welfare Department of Haryana.
8. **Note 3:** If any beneficiary receiving financial assistance under this scheme, after the sanction of financial assistance at any time is found getting old age pension, financial assistance or maintenance allowance from any other Department of Haryana Govt. Beneficiary shall be permanently debarred from getting the financial assistance under this scheme run by this department
9. **Note 4:** Old eligible beneficiaries whose cases for grant of financial assistance have already been sanctioned prior to issue of these guidelines shall continue to get the financial assistance at enhanced rates and they need not apply afresh. However, payment shall be discontinued with immediate effect to persons in civil employment.
10. **Note 5:** Payment of financial assistance to those beneficiaries shall be stopped immediately who fail to submit their survival verification proofs every year from the revenue authorities in the month of April. The Secretary, Zila Sainik Board shall be personally responsible for any lapse in this regard.

Required Documents
• Copy of Ex-servicemen Identity Card
• Parivar Pehchan Patra
• Aadhaar Card
• Original Discharge Book (complete) showing reasons for discharge on medical grounds
• Haryana Resident Certificate
• Revenue Report verified from Tehsildar
• Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar Number
• Disability Certificate indicating the percentage of disability
• Non-Employment Certificate
• Applicant’s Photo ID Card (Ration Card/Driving License/ Voter ID Card/PAN card etc.)
• NOC from the concerned District Social Welfare Department regarding not receiving any Financial Assistance/Pension
• Affidavit for verifying the particulars given by the Ex‐Serviceman
• Delay report
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the scheme?
A: The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Haryana, a disabled ex-serviceman, discharged from the Armed Forces on medical grounds, with a disability not attributable to military service, regardless of age, and not receiving any other financial assistance or pension.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides [?]3,000/- per month, with an annual increase of [?]400/- effective from 01.11.2017.

Q: Are there any exclusions under this scheme?
A: Yes, personnel in civil employment are not eligible for the financial assistance.

Q: From when is the financial assistance payable?
A: The financial assistance is payable from the first day of the month following the sanction of the grant by the competent authority, with no arrears for the period prior to the sanction date.

Q: How can I apply for the scheme?
A: Ligible applicants can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/

Q: How can I track my application?
A: Applicants can track their applications through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID at https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/

Q: What happens if a beneficiary receives other financial assistance after the grant is sanctioned?
A: If a beneficiary is found receiving old age pension, financial assistance, or maintenance allowance from any other department, they will be permanently debarred from receiving assistance under this scheme.

Q: Is there any age limit for receiving financial assistance under this scheme?
A: No, the financial assistance is provided regardless of the applicant's age.

Q: What happens if a beneficiary fails to submit survival verification proofs?
A: Payment of financial assistance will be stopped immediately if the beneficiary fails to submit survival verification proofs every year from the revenue authorities in April.

Q: Can beneficiaries receive arrears for the period before the grant was sanctioned?
A: No, arrears for the period prior to the date of sanction are not paid.

Q: Can ex-servicemen from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, only bona fide residents of Haryana are eligible to apply for this scheme.