Additional Pension to 100% Disabled Ex-Serviceman having Children

Additional Pension for 100% Disabled Ex-Servicemen with Children

The state of Haryana has initiated a significant scheme aimed at providing additional financial support to 100% disabled ex-servicemen. This program is crucial in acknowledging the sacrifices made by Armed Forces members who have suffered permanent disabilities due to their service. It is specifically designed for those with children, ensuring continued support for their families.

About the Scheme

The “Additional Pension to 100% Disabled Ex-Serviceman having Children” scheme is administered by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department of Haryana. The primary objective is to offer an additional pension to ex-servicemen who are completely disabled and have left military service due to their condition, provided that the disability is directly linked to their military service. The additional pension is applicable for a maximum of three children and is provided until one of the following events occurs: the child passes away, reaches the age of 20, gets married, or becomes employed. The amount of additional pension will be adjusted accordingly if a child reaches any of these milestones.

Benefits of the Scheme

The additional pension provided under this scheme varies based on the rank of the ex-serviceman:

The disbursement of the additional pension will be managed by the Secretary of the District Sainik Board, who will ensure payments are made quarterly, either via money order or cash, depending on convenience.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana.
• The applicant should be an ex-serviceman, defined as a member of the Armed Forces released due to a 100% disability or permanent incapacity attributable to service.

<liThe applicant must have a documented 100% disability.

• Benefits are applicable for a maximum of three children.
• The additional pension continues until any of the following occurs: the child dies, reaches 20 years of age, gets married, or becomes employed.

Note: Every eligible applicant must submit a certificate of eligibility every six months, using Form III, to the Secretary of the District Sainik Board during the months of June and December. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the applicant or guardian to inform the Secretary about any changes in the status of the children, such as death, marriage, or employment.

Application Process

Online Application

To apply for this scheme, follow the steps outlined below on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:

• Step 1: Visit the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal to initiate your application.
• Step 2: If you are not yet registered on the portal, click on “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in the required fields including Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State. Click ‘Submit’.
• Step 3: Confirm your registration by verifying your mobile number and email address via the OTP received.
• Step 4: Once registered, log in using your email ID and password.
• Step 5: After logging in, select ‘Apply for Services’ and click on ‘View all Available Services’ to find the scheme.
• Step 6: Download the pre-defined Affidavit form and upload the completed form in the ‘Attach Enclosures’ section.
• Step 7: Fill out the application form, entering your Parivar Pehchan Patra number (Family ID) and fetching the family data.
• Step 8: Select the beneficiary/applicant name and verify it using the OTP sent to the family member. Click “Click to Verify”.
• Step 9: Complete the application form by providing all mandatory details and uploading the necessary documents.
• Step 10: Review your application and click ‘Submit’ when ready.

Tracking Your Application

After submission, applicants can monitor the progress of their application by accessing the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and entering the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.

Official Source

For more information, please visit the official website: myScheme.gov.in.