RMEWF- Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of ESM

Description
The "RMEWF- Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of ESM" scheme was launched by the Kendriya Sainik Board KSB , Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Under this scheme, a monthly assistance paid annually is provided to support the orphan’s education and settlement. The scheme is implemented by the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat in coordination with Zila Sainik Boards ZSB and Rajya Sainik Boards RSB . Scheme Aim: The aim of this aid gratis is to provide a small measure of relief from total penury to an orphaned child of an ESM.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month disbursed annually to each orphan child.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a legitimate offspring of an Ex-Serviceman, with details recorded in the Service Book.
2. The applicant must be a son below 21 years of age or an unmarried daughter.
3. The applicant must have lost both parents (ESM and spouse).
4. The application must be recommended by the respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB).
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Application Process
Step 1: Once the application reaches KSB Sectt., the staff and officers at KSB carry out vetting and approval of the application. Final payment is made online in due course based on the availability of funds in AFFD.
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Once the application reaches KSB Sectt., the staff and officers at KSB carry out vetting and approval of the application. Final payment is made online in due course based on the availability of funds in AFFD.

Required Documents
• Service Discharge Book/Document (must have entry regarding child).
• Death certificate of both parents.
• Dependent I Card issued by concerned ZSB.
• Birth Certificate of each orphan.
• Certificate from competent authority (for girl) certifying that the girl is not married.
• Details of Bank A/c No and IFS Code.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of this scheme?
A: To provide financial relief to orphan children of ex-servicemen.
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Q: How much is the assistance?
A: ₹3,000 per month, paid annually.
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Q: Who implements the scheme?
A: The scheme was implemented by the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat.
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Q: Who is eligible?
A: Sons below 21 years and unmarried daughters of deceased ESM and spouse.
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Q: What if the daughter gets married?
A: The assistance stops immediately.
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Q: What documents are needed?
A: Service discharge book, death certificates, birth certificate, bank details, and unmarried certificate (for girls).
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Q: Can the payment be made monthly?
A: No, it is paid annually.
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Q: How is payment made?
A: Through ECS directly to the bank account.
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