Marriage Grant to War Widows’ Daughters of Ex-Servicemen

Marriage Grant for Daughters of War Widows (युद्ध विधवाओं की बेटियों के लिए विवाह अनुदान)

The Government of Haryana has initiated a commendable scheme titled “Marriage Grant for Daughters of War Widows.” This program, administered by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, is designed to provide financial support to war widows for the marriage of their dependent daughters. The scheme offers a monetary assistance of ₹21,000 to facilitate the marriage of daughters who meet specific eligibility criteria.

Overview of the Scheme

The “Marriage Grant for Daughters of War Widows” scheme is a significant social welfare initiative aimed at empowering the families of ex-servicemen. It recognizes the sacrifices made by war widows and provides them with essential financial support during a critical time in their lives. The assistance is specifically tailored for the marriage of up to two daughters, ensuring that families can celebrate this important milestone without undue financial burden.

Key Benefits

• Financial Assistance: A sum of ₹21,000 is awarded to eligible war widows to assist with the marriage expenses of their dependent daughters.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Haryana.
• The individual must be a widow of an ex-serviceman who has lost their life in a war.
• The daughter(s) must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Financial assistance can be claimed for a maximum of two daughters.

Application Procedure

Online Application Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal

The application for the Marriage Grant can be completed online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. Follow the steps outlined below:

Registration Process:

1. The applicant should visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
2. If not already registered, the applicant must create an account by clicking on “New User” under the ‘Sign In Here’ section.
3. Fill in all required details, including Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State, then click ‘Submit’.
4. Verify your mobile number and email ID by entering the OTP received to complete the registration.

Login to Apply for the Scheme:

1. Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in using the registered email ID.
2. Enter your Password and Captcha, and click on ‘Login’.
3. Upon successful login, click ‘Apply for Services’ followed by ‘View all Available Services’.
4. Search for the Marriage Grant scheme, download the necessary documents/template, and upload the filled and signed form in the ‘Attach Enclosures’ section.
5. Click ‘Proceed to Apply’ to access the application form. Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number (Family ID) and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to display registered family members.
6. Select the beneficiary/applicant’s name and enter the OTP sent to the selected family member for verification. Click on “Click to Verify”.
7. Complete all mandatory fields and upload the required documents.
8. Review the application form and click ‘Submit’ to finalize the process.

Application Tracking

Applicants can monitor the status of their application by visiting the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and entering the necessary details such as Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.

Official Source

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