Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children

Introduction

The Government of Haryana has initiated a significant scheme known as “Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children” (अतिरिक्त पेंशन विधवा के लिए) to support the widows of ex-servicemen. This program, managed by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, aims to provide financial assistance to widows whose spouses passed away while in service, excluding deaths in combat. This initiative plays a pivotal role in ensuring the welfare of families of ex-servicemen.

Overview of the Scheme

The “Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children” scheme is specifically designed to offer an additional financial benefit to the widows of ex-servicemen who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces but not in battle. Under this scheme, financial support is available for up to three children from the widow’s family. This support will continue until any of the children either pass away, reach the age of 20, get married, or secure employment, whichever comes first. The additional pension will be adjusted accordingly as each child reaches these milestones.

Benefits of the Scheme

The additional pension provided under this scheme varies based on the rank of the ex-serviceman. The following table outlines the eligibility criteria and corresponding pension amounts:

The additional pension is disbursed quarterly by the Secretary of the District Sainik Board, either via money order or in cash, depending on what is most convenient.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the benefits under this scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be the widow of an ex-serviceman.
• The term ‘widow’ refers to the spouse of a service member who died while on duty but not during combat.
• The widow must be a resident of Haryana.
• Benefits can be claimed for a maximum of three children.
• Support continues until a child either dies, reaches the age of 20, gets married, or becomes employed, whichever occurs first.

Important Notes:

• Eligible widows must submit a Certificate of Eligibility semi-annually in Form III to the Secretary of the District Sainik Board, ensuring it reaches them by June and December each year.
• It is the responsibility of the widow to notify the Secretary of any changes, such as a child’s death, marriage, employment, or when they reach the age of 20.

Application Process

Online Application

The application process for this scheme can be completed online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. Follow the steps below for registration and application:

Registration on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal

1. Access the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
2. If you are not already registered, click on “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and provide all required information including Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State. Then, click on ‘Submit’.
3. Verify your mobile number and email address using the OTP received, and complete the registration process.

Logging In to Apply

1. Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in using the registered email ID.
2. Input your password and the captcha code, then click on ‘Login’.
3. Once logged in, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and select ‘View all Available Services’.
4. Search for the scheme, download the pre-defined Affidavit form/template, and upload the completed form during the application process.
5. Click on ‘Proceed to Apply’ to fill out the application. Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number – Family ID, and click on “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to display registered family members.
6. Select the beneficiary/applicant name and enter the OTP sent to the chosen family member for verification. Click on “Click to Verify”.
7. Complete all mandatory fields and upload the required documents.
8. Review your application and click ‘Submit’.

Tracking Your Application

Applicants have the option to monitor the status of their applications via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering the relevant Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.

Official Source

For further information, please visit myScheme.gov.in.