One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals

About This Scheme

The scheme “One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals” is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance/annuity is provided to serving or ex-servicemen who have been conferred with the “Gallantry Medal Award.” In the event of martyrdom or death of the soldier, the grant is extended to the eligible family members or dependents.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant should be a serving soldier, an ex-serviceman, or in the event of martyrdom/death of the soldier, an eligible dependent. 1. The soldier must have been conferred with a “Gallantry Medal Award.” 1. In case of martyrdom or death of the soldier, the following dependents are eligible to apply: - Veer Nari (lifelong or until remarriage) - Son (up to 25 years of age) / Daughter (till marriage) - Parents - Unmarried sisters - Brother (up to 25 years of age)

Benefits

- A one time grant of maximum of ₹50,00,000/- and minimum ₹4,00,000/- is given. - Annual financial assistance of a maximum of ₹3,00,000/- and a minimum of ₹40,000/- is given.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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