Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)

About This Scheme

"Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided allowances towards the purchase of books. The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of completion of the education.

Eligibility

- The applicant should be a Ward of an Unemployed ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM. - The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. - The Ward should be studying in a Government-recognized Institution. - The scheme is applicable for upto two wards of the Unemployed ESM / Widow of an ESM.

Benefits

> Book Allowance (in ₹ per annum) as per the Level of Education - School / School for Special Children / Diploma in Polytechnic: 2,000 - Bachelor Degree: 3,000 - Master Degree: 4,000 - Professional Course (MBBS/BE/BTech) (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology): 4,000 _*The rate listed above or the actual cost of the fee, whichever is less, is reimbursed._ _*The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT._

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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