Relief During Natural Calamities Such as Cyclone, Flood or Fire (Sainik Welfare)

Description
"Relief During Natural Calamities Such as Cyclone, Flood or Fire" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹40,000/- is provided to the registered ESM / Widows of ESM / Dependents of ESM as a relief during natural calamities such as cyclones, floods or fires. The applications are accepted offline.

Exclusions
• The scope of this scheme will not apply to those ESM / living spouse/widows who are re-employed as regular / deemed to be regular in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations and self-employed IT assesses.

Benefits
• The actual cost of damage or a maximum of ₹40,000/- is provided as a relief during natural calamities such as cyclone, flood or fire.
• The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen)/Widow of an Ex-serviceman/Dependent of an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
2. - The applicant should have suffered from natural calamities such as cyclone, flood or fire.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: 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, Lawsp…
Offline
Step 1: 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.
Offline
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
• Identity Card of the ESM/ Widow of ESM.
• Discharge Certificate of Ex-Serviceman.
• Proof of Damages Due to Natural Calamities Such as Cyclone, Flood or Fire.
• Declaration by the ESM/ Widow of ESM.

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 to 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: Is this scheme also applicable to the Widows of Ex-servicemen?
A: Yes, all Schemes are applicable only to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

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: How can an applicant request a receipt or acknowledgement for the submitted application?
A: The applicant should request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. The receipt should contain essential details such as the date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.

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.