Samman Bhatta to War Widows and Parents of Martyrs

Description
The scheme "Samman Bhatta to War Widows and Parents of Martyrs" was introduced by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Rajasthan in the year 1998. The scheme aims to provide lifelong financial assistance to war widows and parents of unmarried martyrs who sacrificed their lives in various wars, counter-insurgency operations, and aid to civil authorities before 31st March 1999. The amount is deposited directly into the beneficiary’s bank account every month.

Benefits
• Samman Bhatta is provided at ₹5000/- per month for a lifetime.
• Note: The amount of assistance is deposited in beneficiary’s bank account every month.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant should either be a war widow of a martyr or a parent of an unmarried martyr who sacrificed their life in wars, counter-insurgency operations, or aid to civil authorities before 31st March 1999.

Application Process
Step 1: Application Process:
Offline

Application Process:

Required Documents
• Martyrdom certificate of the deceased soldier
• Marriage certificate (for war widows)
• Relationship proof (for parents of martyrs)
• Pension Payment Order (PPO), if applicable
• Bank Passbook Copy
• Any Other Document if Required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: War widows and parents of unmarried martyrs from conflicts before March 31, 1999.

Q: How is the financial assistance paid?
A: The amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account every month.

Q: Is there any tenure for receiving the financial assistance?
A: The assistance is provided for a lifetime.

Q: Can the application be submitted online?
A: No, the application must be submitted offline at the respective District Sainik Welfare Office.

Q: Can parents of a married martyr apply?
A: No, only parents of unmarried martyrs are eligible.

Q: Can a war widow apply if she has remarried?
A: No, remarried war widows are not eligible for this scheme.

Q: Can beneficiaries from other states apply?
A: No, only Rajasthan residents are eligible.

Q: Is this scheme applicable to martyrs after 31st March 1999?
A: No, only martyrs before 31st March 1999, are covered.

Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, the application is free of cost.

Q: Whom to contact for more details?
A: The nearest District Sainik Welfare Office or the website.

Q: What documents are required for applying?
A: Identity proof, residence proof, bank account details, martyrdom certificate, and relationship proof.