Financial Assistance to War Widows of Defence Forces

Description
The scheme "Financial Assistance to War Widows of Defence Forces" 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 widows of Defence Force personnel Army, Navy, and Air Force who were killed in action during the declared wars of 1962, 1965, and 1971, in addition to the family pension they are already receiving from the Government of India.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month is given to the widow of an ex-serviceman whose husband died in action during the declared wars of 1962, 1965, and 1971, with an annual increase of ₹400/- w.e.f. 01.11.2017 every year in November.
• **Note:** This financial assistance is provided in addition to the family pension already getting from the Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant must be the widow of Defence Force personnel (Army, Navy, or Air Force) who was killed in action during the declared wars of 1962, 1965, or 1971.

Required Documents
• Copy of Ex-serviceman Identity Card
• Parivar Pehchan Patra
• Aadhaar Card
• Original Discharge Book (Complete)
• Haryana Resident Certificate
• Certificate of Liberalized Family Pension
• Revenue Report verified from Tehsildar
• Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar Number
• Non-Employment Certificate
• Casualty Certificate from the concerned record office
• 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
• Death Certificate of Ex-serviceman
• Non-remarriage Certificate of the widow
• Delay Report
• Affidavit for verifying the particulars given by the widow of Ex-serviceman
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides [?]3,000 per month, with an annual increase of [?]400 every November starting from 01.11.2017.

Q: Is this financial assistance in addition to other pensions?
A: Yes, this financial assistance is provided in addition to the family pension already received from the Government of India.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Haryana and the widow of Defence Force personnel who was killed in action during the declared wars of 1962, 1965, or 1971.

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

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

Q: What is the frequency of the financial assistance payments?
A: The financial assistance is provided on a monthly basis.

Q: When does the annual increase in financial assistance take effect?
A: The annual increase of [?]400 takes effect every November.

Q: Is there an age limit for the widow to receive the assistance?
A: No, there is no age limit for the widow to receive the financial assistance.