Spectacle Grant (Sainik Welfare)

Description
"Spectacle Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹2,000/- to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen for the purchase of Spectacle. The members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme ECHS are not eligible. 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
• Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-, for the purchase of Spectacle.
• The amount 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.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The applicant should not be a member of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare.
Offline
OR
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.
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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.
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*The application should be submitted within three months from the date of purchase/completion of treatment.
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 ESM.
• Prescription of Doctor (Original).
• Bill for the Purchase (Original).
• Declaration.

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: Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
A: For detailed guidelines, you can refer to the official document available at the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/assistance-affd-fund.

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.