Grant to Meritorious Wards of ESM in Sports: National / International Level (Sainik Welfare)

Description
"Grant to Meritorious Wards of ESM in Sports: National / International Level" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the meritorious wards of the ESM are provided grants for their achievements in sports at national and international levels. The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of the achievement.

Benefits
• Grant of ₹50,000/- for achievements in sports at the international level.
• Grant of ₹30,000/- for achievements in sports at the national level.
• The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an [Ex-Serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen) (ESM).- The ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The event should be organised by a body approved/recognized by the Government.
2. - The applicant should have achieved merit in a sport at the national/international level.

Application Process
Step 1: 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.
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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: 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).
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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: 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.
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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: Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Offline
Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Required Documents
• Relevant Certificates of Achievements in Sports at National/International Level.
• Attested Copies for Participation and Sponsorship.
• Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM.
• Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• First Page of Bank Passbook.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Department of the UT of Puducherry administers this scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.

Q: Where can I find the URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?
A: The URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry is: https://sainik.py.gov.in/.

Q: Where can I find the contact details of the Public Information Officer?
A: Public Information Officer: Shri. Sandirakumaran.S, Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, 261, Pakkamudiyanpet, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605 008, +91-413-2250575 / +91-413-2253107, [email protected], [email protected]

Q: Where can I find the contact details of the Appellate Authority?
A: Appellate Authority: Shri. S.D. Sundaresan, I.A.S., Secretary to Govt. (Sainik Welfare), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry - 605001, 0413-2349712, [email protected]

Q: Are Short Service/Emergency commissioned Officers eligible for the status of ex-servicemen?
A: Yes, if released on completion of the specific period of engagement and were given gratuity at the time of release.

Q: What is the procedure for seeking information through "Right To Information (RTI)"?
A: The required information may be asked through an application along with IPO/DD for a sum of [?]10/- in favour of the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. For more details, visit: https://sainik.py.gov.in/right-to-information.

Q: What is the definition of "Ex-Servicemen" for the purpose of this scheme?
A: The definition of "Ex-Servicemen" can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen

Q: Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
A: For detailed guidelines, you can refer to the official document available at the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/assistance-affd-fund.

Q: Where can I get the application forms for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
A: The application forms can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/application-forms.

Q: Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
A: The application should be submitted on a working day, and during working hours to the competent authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013

Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.

Q: How can I contact the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry for grievance redressal/ general queries?
A: You contact the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry at (+91)(0413) 2253107, [email protected], Monday to Friday, between 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM.