One-Time Grant Money to Soldiers Conferred with Vishisht Seva Medal Award

Description
The scheme “One-Time Grant to Soldiers Conferred with the Vishisht Seva Medal Award” is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance/grant is provided to serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state who have been conferred with the & 39;Vishisht Seva Medal Award& 39;.

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Benefits
• A one-time grant ranging from a minimum of ₹75,000/- to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- is given to serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a serving soldier or an ex-serviceman of the state who has been conferred with the &amp;#39;Vishisht Seva Medal Award&amp;#39;.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card of the applicant
• PAN Card
• Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque
• Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent)
• Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand
• 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
• Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman)
• A copy of the Gazette Notification regarding conferment of 'Vishisht Seva Medal Award'

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: Serving soldiers or ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand who have been conferred with the Vishisht Seva Medal are eligible.
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Q: Is residency in Uttarakhand mandatory for applying?
A: Yes. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
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Q: What is the financial benefit provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides a one-time financial grant ranging from a minimum of ₹75,000/- to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/-.
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Q: Where can the application form be obtained?
A: The application form can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office.
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Q: Where should the application form be submitted?
A: The filled application form along with required documents must be submitted at the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.
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Q: Is an affidavit required with the application?
A: Yes. An affidavit on ₹10 stamp paper is required stating that the applicant has not received and will not receive the one-time grant/annuity from any other state.
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Q: How is the grant amount disbursed?
A: The grant amount is disbursed directly to the applicant’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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