One-Time Grant Money to Soldiers Conferred with Vishisht Seva Medal Award
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Financial assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance/grant ranging from a minimum of ₹75,000/- to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- is provided to serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state who have been conferred with the ‘Vishisht Seva Medal Award’.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be a serving soldier or an ex-serviceman of the state who has been conferred with the &39;Vishisht Seva Medal Award&39;.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- After obtaining the application form from the District Sainik Welfare Office, it must be submitted to the concerned office. - The following documents are required for the application: Aadhaar Card of the applicant, PAN Card, Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque, Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent), Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand, Affidavit (on ₹10/- stamp paper) declaring that the applicant has not received, and will not receive in the future, the one-time grant/annuity payable on the gallantry medal from any other state, Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman), a photocopy of the Gazette Notification regarding conferment of &39;Vishisht Seva Medal Award&39; - After verification of the applications at the District Sainik Welfare Office level, eligible applicants are paid the approved amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Under this, the one-time grant is disbursed immediately, while the annuity amount is released annually.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant PAN Card Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent) Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand Affidavit (on ₹10 stamp paper) declaring that the applicant has not received, and will not receive in the future, the one-time grant/annuity payable on the gallantry medal from any other state Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman) A copy of the Gazette Notification regarding conferment of 'Vishisht Seva Medal Award'
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Serving soldiers or ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand who have been conferred with the Vishisht Seva Medal are eligible.
Is residency in Uttarakhand mandatory for applying?
Yes. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
What is the financial benefit provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides a one-time financial grant ranging from a minimum of ₹75,000/- to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/-.
Where can the application form be obtained?
The application form can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Where should the application form be submitted?
The filled application form along with required documents must be submitted at the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.
Is an affidavit required with the application?
Yes. An affidavit on ₹10 stamp paper is required stating that the applicant has not received and will not receive the one-time grant/annuity from any other state.
How is the grant amount disbursed?
The grant amount is disbursed directly to the applicant’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).