Grants-in-aid and Monthly Grants to Soldiers Decorated With Gallantry Decorations

Description
The “Grants-in-aid and Monthly Grants to Soldiers Decorated With Gallantry Decorations” scheme was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to honor and support soldiers and ex-servicemen who have been conferred with gallantry awards for their acts of bravery and distinguished service.

Benefits
• One-Time Grant Assistance:
• Depending on the category of the gallantry award, a one-time grant ranging from ₹20,00,000 to ₹12,000 is provided to the awardee.
• Monthly Allowance:
• Soldiers or ex-servicemen receive a monthly allowance between ₹5,000 and ₹1,500, based on the class of gallantry decoration received.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The applicant must be a serving or retired soldier/ex-serviceman who has received a Gallantry Award recognized by the President’s Secretariat.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in app…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sainik Welfare Office.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sainik Welfare Office.

Required Documents
• Domicile Certificate
• Attested Copy of Gallantry Award Notification Issued by the President’s Secretariat
• Soldier/Ex-serviceman Affidavit (Self-Declaration of Authenticity and Non-Claim of Duplicate Benefit)
• Bank Account Details
• Recommendation from the District Sainik Welfare Officer

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Soldiers or ex-servicemen from Madhya Pradesh who have received gallantry awards from the President’s Secretariat.
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Q: What is the one-time grant amount?
A: It ranges from ₹20,00,000 to ₹12,000 depending on the category of the award.
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Q: What is the monthly allowance amount?
A: Monthly allowance amount between ₹5,000 and ₹1,500 based on the award category.
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Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, the application process is completely free.
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Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: The application submitted at the District Sainik Welfare Office.
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Q: What documents are mandatory?
A: Award notification from President’s Secretariat, domicile proof, affidavit, and recommendation letter.
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Q: Can applicant from outside Madhya Pradesh apply?
A: No, only permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.
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