Samman Bhatta to War Widows and Parents of Martyrs
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Pension,Financial assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide lifelong financial assistance of ₹5,000/- per month 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.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan. 1. 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 Mode
Offline
Application Process
Application Process: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. OR The applicant should download the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="application form" nis:value=https://sainikkalyan.rajasthan.gov.in/content/dam/doitassests/sainikwelfare/pdf/forms.doc.pdf nis:enabled=true/> from the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="official website" nis:value=https://sainikkalyan.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/sainikwelfaresite/en/home.html# nis:enabled=true/>. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sainik Welfare Office. Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sainik Welfare Office to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
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
FAQs
Who is eligible for this scheme?
War widows and parents of unmarried martyrs from conflicts before March 31, 1999.
How is the financial assistance paid?
The amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account every month.
Is there any tenure for receiving the financial assistance?
The assistance is provided for a lifetime.
Can the application be submitted online?
No, the application must be submitted offline at the respective District Sainik Welfare Office.
Can parents of a married martyr apply?
No, only parents of unmarried martyrs are eligible.
Can a war widow apply if she has remarried?
No, remarried war widows are not eligible for this scheme.
Can beneficiaries from other states apply?
No, only Rajasthan residents are eligible.
Is this scheme applicable to martyrs after 31st March 1999?
No, only martyrs before 31st March 1999, are covered.
Is there any application fee?
No, the application is free of cost.
Whom to contact for more details?
The nearest District Sainik Welfare Office or the website.
What documents are required for applying?
Identity proof, residence proof, bank account details, martyrdom certificate, and relationship proof.