Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children

About This Scheme

The scheme "Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children" is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, an additional amount, in addition to the pension, is provided to the widow of an ex-serviceman who dies while in service but not in any battle. This additional amount is given for up to three children and continues until the child dies, reaches the age of 20 years, gets married, or becomes employed, whichever is the earliest. The additional pension will be reduced proportionately as a child dies or attains the age of 20 years or gets married or gets employed.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be the widow of an ex-serviceman. A ‘widow’ means the widow of a member of the Armed Forces whose death has taken place while in service but not in any battle. 1. The widow should be a resident of Haryana. 1. The benefit is provided for up to three children of the widow. 1. The benefit continues until the child dies, attains the age of 20 years, gets married, or becomes employed, whichever is the earliest. Note 1: Every eligible widow shall give a certificate of eligibility on a half-yearly basis, in Form III and send it to the concerned Secretary of the District Sainik Board so as to reach them within the months of June and December every year. Note 2: As and when one or more children of the eligible person die or reach the age of 20 years or get married or secure employment, it shall be responsibility of the eligible widow to inform the Secretary of the District Sainik Board in this regard.

Benefits

The rates of additional pension admissible under the scheme are as follows: Sl. No.CategoryAdditional Pension Amount1Other Ranks₹100/- per child per month subject to a maximum of ₹300/-2JCO’s₹150/- per child per month subject to a maximum of ₹450/-3Officers₹200/- per child per month subject to a maximum of ₹600/- Mode of Payment: Each Secretary of District Sainik Board will make payment of additional pension on a quarterly basis by money order or in cash, as may be convenient.

How to Apply

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