One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals
in Uttarakhand
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One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals in Uttarakhand
One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance/annuity is provided to serving or ex-servicemen who have been conferred with the “Gallantry Medal Award.” In the event of martyrdom or death of the soldier, the grant is extended to the eligible family members or dependents.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant should be a serving soldier, an ex-serviceman, or in the event of martyrdom/death of the soldier, an eligible dependent.
The soldier must have been conferred with a “Gallantry Medal Award.”
In case of martyrdom or death of the soldier, the following dependents are eligible to apply:
- Veer Nari (lifelong or until remarriage)
- Son (up to 25 years of age) / Daughter (till marriage)
- Parents
- Unmarried sisters
- Brother (up to 25 years of age)
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Benefits
A one time grant of maximum of ₹50,00,000/- and minimum ₹4,00,000/- is given.
Annual financial assistance of a maximum of ₹3,00,000/- and a minimum of ₹40,000/- is given.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card of the applicant |
| 2 | PAN Card |
| 3 | Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque |
| 4 | Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent) |
| 5 | Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand |
| 6 | Photocopy of the gazette notification regarding the award of the gallantry medal |
| 7 | Affidavit (on ₹10 stamp paper) declaring that the applicant has not received, and will not receive in the future, the one-time grant/annuity payable on the gallantry medal from any other state |
| 8 | Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman) |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme aims to provide financial support in the form of a one-time grant and annual annuity to serving/ex-servicemen and their dependents who have been awarded Gallantry Medals, as a mark of honor and recognition for their bravery. <br>