Housing Assistance Grant

Description
The "Housing Assistance Grant" scheme is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme provides financial support to widows/dependents of soldiers martyred in wars and border clashes, as well as to war-disabled retired soldiers. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time grant for the construction or repair of a house during their lifetime.

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Benefits
• A one-time grant of ₹2,00,000/- for the construction/ repair of the house.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be either:
3. - A widow or dependent of a soldier martyred in a war or border clash, or
4. - A war-disabled retired soldier.
5. The grant is provided only once in a lifetime for the purpose of building construction or repair.
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Required Documents
• Attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier
• Attested copy of the Part-II Order of Battle Casualty
• Certificate of Dependents
• Estimation of Building Construction/Repair Work issued by the Junior/Assistant Engineer
• Certificate from the District Sainik Welfare Officer confirming that no Residential Assistance has been availed by the applicant from the State Government in the past

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: 1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand and either:


- A widow or dependent of a soldier martyred in war or border clashes, or
- A war-disabled retired soldier.

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Q: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: A one-time grant of ₹2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh) is provided.
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Q: Can this grant be availed more than once?
A: No, the grant can be availed only once in a lifetime.
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Q: For what purpose can the grant be used?
A: The grant is strictly meant for house construction or repair.
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Q: Where can I obtain the application form?
A: The application form can be collected from the District Sainik Welfare Office.
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Q: Where should I submit the completed application form?
A: The filled application form, along with required documents, should be submitted to the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.
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Q: How is the grant amount provided?
A: Once approved, the sanctioned amount is transferred directly to the applicant’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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