Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of Ex-Servicemen

Description
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of 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 to those Orphan Children of Ex-Servicemen ESM only who are bonafide resident of the Haryana State and are not in receipt of any kind of financial assistance from any Department of Haryana Government. The benefits under this scheme are given only to those orphan children of ex-servicemen who are below age 21 years, unmarried, and unemployed.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month is given to the orphan children of ex-servicemen, with an annual increase of ₹400/- w.e.f. 1.11.2017 every year in November.
• **Note:** Subject to the condition that application claim case of the orphan children is found in order. Financial Assistance to the orphan children of Ex-servicemen will be sanctioned with effect from the first day of the following month in which their case for claiming the Financial Assistance is sanctioned.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant should be an orphan child of an ex-serviceman.
3. The applicant should not be receiving any kind of financial assistance from any department of the Haryana Government.
4. The applicant's age should be below 21 years.
5. The applicant should be unmarried.
6. The applicant should be unemployed.
7. **Note 1:** The definition of Ex-Servicemen for the purpose of the eligibility of grant of Financial Assistance to shall be effective as adopted by the Ministry of Defence Government of India from time to time.
8. **Note 2:** Details of orphan children of ESM along with their date of birth as issued by Unit Record Office of the Ex-servicemen will have to be submitted by the applicant while applying for Financial Assistance.
9. **Note 3:** The orphan children of ESM who are in receipt of ordinary family pension from Govt. of India are also eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.
10. **Note 4:** Old beneficiaries, (orphan children) 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.
11. **Note 5:** The payment shall be discontinued with immediate effect to the orphan children on their attaining the age of 21, or till he/she gets employment or till he/she gets married whichever is earlier.
12. **Note 6:** Payment of Financial Assistance to those beneficiaries shall be stopped immediately who fail to submit their survival verification proofs once every year from the revenue authorities in the month of April. Secretary, Zila Sainik Board shall be personally responsible for any lapse in this regards.
13. **Note 7:** If any beneficiary, after the date of sanction of the Financial Assistance under this scheme is found drawing any type of Financial Assistance from any other Deptt. of Haryana Govt. He/she shall be permanently debarred from getting Financial Assistance under all schemes run by the Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards in Haryana.

Required Documents
• Copy of Ex-servicemen Identity-Card
• Parivar Pehchan Patra
• Aadhaar Card
• Original Discharge Book of ESM
• Haryana Resident Certificate
• Revenue Report verified from Tehsildar
• Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar Number
• Death Certificate of the father and mother of the Orphan signed by the competent authority
• Non-Employment Certificate (in case of major)
• Delay report
• Self-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 except ordinary family pension.
• Legal Guardianship certificate given by the court in case of a minor
• Birth Certificate of the applicant
• Affidavit for verifying the particulars given by the Orphan/Guardian of the Orphan
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: The orphan children of ex-servicemen who are bonafide residents of Haryana, below 21 years of age, unmarried, unemployed, and not receiving financial assistance from any other department of the Haryana Government.

Q: What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: [?]3,000/- per month with an annual increase of [?]400/- starting from November 1, 2017.

Q: When does the financial assistance start after approval?
A: Financial assistance is sanctioned from the first day of the following month in which the claim is approved.

Q: Is the financial assistance provided on a monthly or annual basis?
A: The financial assistance is provided on a monthly basis.

Q: What happens if an orphan child receives financial assistance from another Haryana Government department?
A: They will be permanently debarred from receiving financial assistance under all schemes run by the Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards in Haryana.

Q: Can an orphan child who receives an ordinary family pension from the Government of India apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, they are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.

Q: What is the maximum age limit for receiving financial assistance under this scheme?
A: The financial assistance is provided until the orphan child reaches 21 years of age.

Q: What happens if the orphan child gets married or employed?
A: The financial assistance will be discontinued immediately.

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

Q: Can applicants track their application status online?
A: Yes, applicants can track their application status through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID. https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/