Financial Assistance for Marriage of Daughters of ESM/Remarriage of Widows
The scheme provides financial assistance to ESM or widows or Orphan daughters up to the rank of Havildar for the marriage of their daughters and the remarriage of widows of ESM. A grant amount per daughter/widow is provided (maximum up to two daughters) whose marriages are solemnised after 01.04.16.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Daughter’s Marriage/Widow’s Remarriage” was launched by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to ESM or widows or Orphan daughters up to the rank of Havildar for the marriage of their daughters and the remarriage of widows of ESM. Through this scheme, a grant amount per daughter/widow is provided (maximum up to two daughters) whose marriages are solemnised after 01 April 2016. The scheme is implemented by the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat (KSB Sectt) and funded from the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF).
Benefits
Paid out of AFFDF is provided for the marriage of daughters of an eligible ESM or widow, at a rate of ₹50,000/- per daughter/widow whose marriage is solemnised after 01 Apr 2016.
Payment is made online via National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) by the Accounts section of the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be an Ex-Serviceman (ESM), or a widow or orphan daughter.
The applicant must be of rank Havildar or equivalent and below in the Army/Navy/Air Force.
The daughter must be above 18 years of age.
The application must be submitted online within 180 days of the date of marriage.
The application must be recommended by the respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) and Rajya Sainik Board (RSB).
Application Process
Apply Online
Interested and eligible students need to apply online at the
Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat
.
Registration
Select the “Register” option.
Complete the registration form with the requisite details, including your name, Aadhaar card number, email ID, mobile number, and bank details.
Establish a password for your account.
Upon successful registration, the applicant will receive a User ID and password.
Application
Step 1: Visit the
official Website
of the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat.
Step 2: Click on the link “Register”. A
new window
will appear.
Step 3: Read the instructions carefully and proceed with filling the Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Step 4: Fill in all the required details in “Part 1” of the form. This includes:
Enter your Name, Provide your Service Number, Date of Enrollment, and Date of Discharge, Fill in your Aadhar Card Number and Date of Birth, Select your Rank, State the reasons for your discharge and your character at the time of discharge, and Mention your basic monthly pension if you are a pensioner.
If re-employed, state your income from that employment. Select your Rajya Sainik Board and Zila Sainik Board, and enter your present correspondence address. Also, provide your contact details, including Telephone Number, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
Step 5: Fill in all the required details in “Part 2” of the form. This includes:
Indicate whether your bank account is linked to your Aadhar Card number. Enter the Name of the Bank Account Holder, Bank Name, Account Number, and IFSC Code.
The account number should be linked with your Aadhar card to ensure correct payment, and add details of any earlier grants received
Step 6: Fill in all the required details in “Part 3” of the form. This includes:
Select the Applicant Type, such as ‘Orphan daughter’, enter the Date of Solemnization of the marriage, provide the names of your dependent daughters, fill in any additional information, such as the monthly income for non-pensioners from other sources.
Step 7: Upload all the scanned documents, which must be in jpg, jpeg, or png format and have a maximum size of 1MB.
Step 8: Read and agree to the declaration that you understand this is financial assistance and you have no legal right to the amount requested.
Step 9: Acknowledge that you are entitled to a marriage grant only once for the marriage of two daughters.
Step 10: Finally, click “Save and Forward” to apply.
NOTE: Once the application reaches KSB Sectt., the staff and officers at KSB carry out vetting and approval of the application. Final payment is made online in due course based on the availability of funds in AFFD.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Paid out of AFFDF is provided for the marriage of daughters of an eligible ESM or widow, at a rate of ₹50,000/- per daughter/widow whose marriage is solemnised after 01 Apr 2016.
Payment is made online via National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) by the Accounts section of the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat.
Application Process
Apply Online
Interested and eligible students need to apply online at the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat
.
Registration
Select the "Register" option.
Complete the registration form with the requisite details, including your name, Aadhaar card number, email ID, mobile number, and bank details.
Establish a password for your account.
Upon successful registration, the applicant will receive a User ID and password.
Application
Step 1: Visit the official Website
of the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat.
Step 2: Click on the link "Register". A new window
will appear.
Step 3: Read the instructions carefully and proceed with filling the Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Step 4: Fill in all the required details in "Part 1" of the form. This includes:
Enter your Name, Provide your Service Number, Date of Enrollment, and Date of Discharge, Fill in your Aadhar Card Number and Date of Birth, Select your Rank, State the reasons for your discharge and your character at the time of discharge, and Mention your basic monthly pension if you are a pensioner.
If re-employed, state your income from that employment. Select your Rajya Sainik Board and Zila Sainik Board, and enter your present correspondence address. Also, provide your contact details, including Telephone Number, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
Step 5: Fill in all the required details in "Part 2" of the form. This includes:
Indicate whether your bank account is linked to your Aadhar Card number. Enter the Name of the Bank Account Holder, Bank Name, Account Number, and IFSC Code.
The account number should be linked with your Aadhar card to ensure correct payment, and add details of any earlier grants received
Step 6: Fill in all the required details in "Part 3" of the form. This includes:
Select the Applicant Type, such as 'Orphan daughter', enter the Date of Solemnization of the marriage, provide the names of your dependent daughters, fill in any additional information, such as the monthly income for non-pensioners from other sources.
Step 7: Upload all the scanned documents, which must be in jpg, jpeg, or png format and have a maximum size of 1MB.
Step 8: Read and agree to the declaration that you understand this is financial assistance and you have no legal right to the amount requested.
Step 9: Acknowledge that you are entitled to a marriage grant only once for the marriage of two daughters.
Step 10: Finally, click "Save and Forward" to apply.
NOTE: Once the application reaches KSB Sectt., the staff and officers at KSB carry out vetting and approval of the application. Final payment is made online in due course based on the availability of funds in AFFD.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Financial Assistance for Marriage of Daughters of ESM/Remarriage of Widows |
| Short Title | FAMDRW |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Defence |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | All India |
| Gender | Female |
| Age Range | 18 — Any years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 10 May 2026
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