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Government Of Assam General Administration Directorate of Sainik Welfare

Welfare Schemes For Ex-Serviceman

Welfare Schemes For Ex-Servicemen

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S/No Type of Grant Amount Eligibility Criterion
1 General Education. 
(a)     Class I to X a) Rs. 300/-pm (a) For max 2x Children of ESM upto the rank of Sub Major.
(b)  Uniform allowances Rs.2000/- for every students of Class 1 and dependents of widows in 1st year Degree Courses alongwith the Scholarship. 
(Subject to the availability of fund)
(b)     Class XI & XII (b) Rs. 400/-pm
(c )    Degree(Graduation) (c) Rs. 500/pm
(d)  Post Graduate (Courses MA/M.Sc/M.Com/ M.Tech etc) (d)Rs.1000/-pm The Grant would be applicable for the daughters of widows of ESM up to the rank of Sub Maj and will be extended to the boys (Subject to  the availability of fund)
(e)  Book Grant for class XI & XII  for all  wards of  ESM/Widows up to the rank of Hav or eqiv Rs. 1000/-pa For all wards of ESM/Widows of ESM upto the rank of Hav or equivalent.
(Subject to the availability of fund)
(f)  Book grant for Degree/ Higher study/ post graduation/Diploma  Courses etc up to the rank of Hav or equiv Rs. 2000/- pa
2 Higher Study.
(a)  Professional Degree Courses, (Medical, Engg, Vet  etc)
Rs. 1000/-pm (a) For wards of ESM/Widows provided they obtain 60% & above marks in 10+2 board exam .
(b) Eligible for all Courses promulgated under the PMs/RMs Scholarship Scheme.
(c) Nursing/ Hospitality courses/ course duration of 12 months or more. 
(d) The Scholarship will commence from 1st year and not half way.
(Subject to the availability of funds).
(b)  Diploma Courses.  (As Courses promulgated by Director of Technical Education, Assam and inclusion of Diploma Courses of One year & above duration). Rs. 1000/-pm
3 Vocational Trg to widows/ Disabled ESM/ Wards of ESM
 (a) QMT Kirkee/ Mohali
 
(a) Rs.50,000/-PA Per patients
 
(a) For all inmates from Assam.
The maint grant for disabled PRC Patients
to be paid on yearly basis to the account of Commandant , PR Centre.
(b)  ITI courses for complete
duration which varies from 6 months to 2 years depending on curriculum. Wards of widows of ESM up to rank of Hav or Equiv.
(c)  PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana courses that run for 150 Hours to 300 hours ie 02 months or 03 months period.

 
(b) ITI/Assam Regt Centre/other Institute/PMKVY (b)Rs. 1000/-pm
4 Funeral Expense.
(One time grant)
Rs. 8000/-  (a) For ESM of all Rank.
(b) Amount will be paid to the NOK of deceased ESM by respective ZSWOs as under :-
(i)  Rs. 4000/- to be released immediately on receipt of Death information.
(ii) The balance amount will be released after receipt of valid documents.
5 Marriage Grant (a) Rs. 20,000/-
(b) Rs. 20,000/-
(c)  Rs. 7,000/-

(d) Rs. 5,000/-
(a) For daughter of widows of Non pensioner
(b) For Orphan daughter of all cat.
(c) For daughter of widows of ESM up to the rank of NK or Equiv.
(d) For all others, as was previously approved (up to the rank of Subder  & equiv).
(Subject to the availability of funds).
6 Financial Assistance to the world War -II Veterans Widows Rs. 6000/- pm Payment will be made on yearly basis.
(Subject to the availability of funds).
7 Assistance to 100% disabled WW II Veteran. Rs. 500/-pm Payment will be made on yearly basis.
(Subject to the availability of funds).
8 Assistance to 80-100% disabled widow of a WW- II Veteran Rs. 500/-pm Payment will be made on yearly basis.
(Subject to the availability of funds).
9 Financial Assistance to Widowed mother above 70 yrs of age of an unmarried casualty Rs. 400/-pm Up to the  rank of Hav or Eqiv. (only for Non special/Liberalized Family pension holder).
(Subject to the  availability of funds).
10 Attendant allowance to 100% Blind &Handicapped of disabled ESM or their dependent Rs. 1000/-pm ESM/Widows and their dependents upto the rank of Hav  or equiv. 

(Subject to the availability of funds).
11 Subsidy for student joining Sainik School, Goalpara:-    
(a) At the time of taking 
     admission

 
(i) Rs. 30000/- (i) Ward of widows of ESM up to  the rank of Hav or  Equiv & Non pensioner.
(ii) Rs. 15000/- (ii) Wards of ESM up to the rank of 
 Hav or Equiv
(b) Annual Scholarship.  Rs. 20000/- Ward of Widows of ESM up to the rank of  Hav or equiv & Non pensioner towards books, stationery, clothing and incidental. (This would be in lieu of normal scholarship). (Subject to the availability of funds).
12 Wards of ESM with min 90% marks in XII Board Exam of CBSE & Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) (Top 10 Each). Rs. 2500/- All categories.
One time grant  for  TOP 10 students only.
 (Subject to the availability of funds).
13 One time grant to students to prepare for SSB interview, who qualifies in the written exam for studying in Defence Officer’s Training Institute.  Rs. 5000/- For wards of all ESM. ( One time grant).
(Subject to the availability of funds).
14 Medical after care grant to Cancer & T.B. Patient to a period of one year after discharge from Hospital. Rs. 1000/-pm (for One year) For ESM/Widows and their dependents up to the rank of Sub Maj or Equiv. (Max one per family).

(Subject to the availability of funds).
15 Resettlement training of ESM on job oriented/State specific courses of capsule course in recognized Institute, Govt Est/Dept as an all inclusive package.  Max  Rs. 5000/-
per student
One time grant. Secretary SMC to Select courses and Co-ordinate. (up to the rank of Hav or Equiv).

(Subject to the availability of funds).
16 Penury Grant.

(Missing  ESM/Soldier
while in Service)

(a) Rs. 15000/- (one time)
Or
(b) Rs.1000/-pm

(a) One time grant of Rs. 15,000/- or Rs.1,000/- PM to the Spouse of Missing ESM/Orphan Daughter or Soldier while in Service up to the rank of Hav or equiv.
(b) The grant will also be given to Mother of such missing Soldier if unmarried.
(c) The grant will cease on declaration of such missing Soldier “Presume dead”.
(Subject to the availability of funds).
17 Following For the Disabled ESM/Widows:-
(i)  Wheel Chair,
(ii)  Water lifting Pump with accessories, (1 HP)
(iii)  Adjustable bed for 100% disabled/ Paraplegias  cases,
(iv)  Water/Air Mattress for comatose patients. 
- One time grant of Rs. 2000/- entitled for  installation of water lifting pump for the disabled ESM/Widows.   They would also be eligible one time house repair grant of Rs. 5000/-, subject to fulfillment of certain condition.  The disabled with more than 50% disability or ones who are not in a position to undertake any physically work, although their disability less than 50%, would also be eligible.
(Subject to the availability of funds).
18 Allocation of Western Commode - For all ESM and widows, on attaining the age 70 yrs of and above.  In addition one time grant of Rs. 3000/- as installation charges will be given.
(Subject to the availability of funds).
19 Scheme for Widows/Orphan:-
(a) Travel Expenses : First time visit to the Office of the Director, Deptt of Sainik Welfare for redressal or their grievances would be reimbursed and they would also be entitled for grant to cover their incidental expenses.
- Up to the rank of Hav or Equiv.
(Subject to the availability of funds).
(b) House Repair Grant
(Towards repairing of  owned house).
Rs. 5000/- For widows of ESM(Sep/Non Pensioner) orphan daughter of ESM upto the rank of Hav or equiv and disabled ESM.  The grant would be approved only after physical verification by the ZSWO and submission of detailed proposal to the Dir, DSW.
(Subject to the availability of funds).
20 Welfare Items in kinds.
Spray Machine,  Bicycle, Steel Almirah of standard size for widows more that 65 yrs of age, Kitchen Utensils, Mattress with bed cover & Pillow cover (2pcs), Sewing/Embroidery Machine, C.I. sheets.  Mixer Grinder, Plastic Table & Chair set. One (01) pressure cooker(5 Ltrs), Four(04) 14 Watt LED bulb, One(01) Stand Fan (Branded), One (01) Water filter 20 Ltrs and above(Branded) etc.
- For the welfare of ESM,  widows, Orphan and their dependent children of ESM upto the rank of Hav or equiv & Non Pensioner ESM  will now be eligible for welfare items . The list will also includes all items, as approved by the Govt for the other departments.  It will be on case to case basis.
(Subject to the availability of Funds this grant be extended to the ESM upto the rank of Sub Major/equiv).
Note :-
(i)  Sewing/Embroidery Machine will be gifted to only widows of ESM up to the age of 45 years.
(ii)  Bicycle only for Girls Students who qualifies class XII Exam based on the availability of funds.
(iii)  The beneficiaries  for welfare items can apply after completion of 3/5 years cycle for the item like Water pump, Embroidery/Sewing  Machine, CI Sheet  for 5 years & others items after completion of 3 years). 
21 Interest subsidy on Bank loan:-
(a) For widows up to Hav or equiv and unmarried orphan daughter up to the age of 18 years.
(a) Max Rs. 50000/- (a) 7% to be paid by indl and balance to be subsidized.
(b) 100% disabled ESM/widows of an ESM. (b) Max
Rs.  50,000/-
(b) 4% to be paid by indl and balance to be subsidized.
(c) Registered co-operatives of widows of ESM. (c) Max
Rs.  1.0 Lac
(c) 7% to be paid by co-operative and balance to be subsidized.
Note- Loan will be granted for self employment venues  and on case to case basic.  Subsidy for 3 yrs (Max) as post payment  (Subject to production of bank receipt).
(d) Education loan for daughter of  upto the Rank of  Hav or Equiv. (d) Max
Rs.  10.000/-
Per yr
(d) For two years for higher professional studies in recognized Institute.  As post payment.

 

Additional information for ESM communities:-
RESERVATION DEFENCE SEATS IN MEDICAL /DENTAL COLLEGES AS GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM 
 
1.       During the 25th  RSB meeting held on 13 May 2022,  Hon’ble Chief Minister/ President, Rajya Sainik Board , Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sharma, sanctioned  the followings :- 
(a)    Seats  Reserved/allotted for dependents of Ex-Servicemen/ Defence personals  in    MBBS/BDS courses  in Govt colleges  as per priority shown against each :-    
 
S/No Courses Previous seats Present seats Remarks
(i) MBBS 03 (Three)       09 (Nine) One seat for each college
(ii). BDS Nil       03 (Three) One seat for each college
  Total 03 (Three) 12  (Twelve) (All ESM community are requested to avail the opportunity)
  PRIORITY LIST FOR SELECTION  
S/No Category Priority
(i) Widow/Wards of Defence personnel killed in action       I  (One)
(ii) Wards of disabled in action and boarded out from service       II  (Two)
(iii) Widows/Wards of Defence personnel who died while in service with death attributable to military service       III (Three)
(iv) Wards of disabled I n service and boarded out with disability attributable to military service       IV (Four)
(v) Wards of Ex-Servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards        V  (Five)
(vi) Wards  of Ex-Servicemen       VI (Six)
(vii) Wives of :-       VII (Seven)
(aa)  Defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service.
(ab)  Defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to military service.
(ac)   Ex-Servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards
(viii) Wards of Serving Personnel        VIII (Eight)
(ix) Wives of Serving Personnel         IX  (Nine)
Eligibility for candidature
(a) Selection of candidates for reserved seats as  Govt  of Assam  Nominee will be made on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates  in NEET conducted by NTA.  Candidates who do not qualify the NEET should not apply.
(b)  Candidates  are also  apply online within 20 days  of declaration of NEET result on KSB Sectt website www.ksb.gov.in for availing Central Defence (MOD) quota (25 -30) MBBS seat which is dealing  by  Kendriya  Sainik  Board, (MOD) New Delhi.
(b)      Professional Degree Courses (Engg, Vet,MBA,BBA,BCA ) etc. 01 (One)  seat reserved for each College.
(c )     Diploma  Courses (Poly Tech) etc 01 (One)  seat reserved for each College.
(d)      Land and flat Registration Fee. - 100% Rebate for Ex-Servicemen and Widows in Land and flat Registration Fee.    As one  time subsidy
(e )     Property Tax . -  75%  Rebate in Property Tax for Ex-Servicemen  and Widows for One Self Occupied Dwelling within the municipality area.  For life time

 

CASH GRANT GIVEN TO GALLANTARY AWARD WINNERS (ASSAM)

Sl No Name of Award Lump-sum (CashGrant + cash for land) Annuity for life
1 Param Vir Chakra  Rs. 25.00 Lakh Rs. 0.72 Lakh
2 Maha Vir Chakra  Rs. 15.00 Lakh Rs. 0.57 Lakh
3 Vir Chakra  Rs. 10.00 Lakh Rs. 0.33 Lakh
4 Ashoka Chakra  Rs. 25.00 Lakh Rs. 0.60 Lakh
5 Kirti Chakra  Rs. 15.00 Lakh Rs. 0.50 Lakh
6 Shaurya Chakra  Rs. 10.00 Lakh Rs. 0.25 Lakh
7 Sarvottam Yudh Sewa Medal Rs. 5.00 Lakh Rs. 0.15 Lakh
8 Uttam Yudh Seva Medal  Rs. 3.00  Lakh      -
9 Yudh Seva Medal  Rs. 2.00  Lakh      -
10 Sena/Nao Sena/Vayu Sena Medal Rs. 2.00  Lakh      -
11 Mention in Despatches Rs. 1.00 Lakh     -
12 Param Vishist Seva Medal(PVSM) Rs. 3.00 Lakh     -
13 Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM) Rs. 2.00 Lakh      -
14 Vishist Seva Medal (VSM) Rs. 1.00 Lakh       -

 

EX-GRATIA GRANT PAID BY THE STATE GOVT OF ASSAM TO NOK/FAMILY MEMBERS OF MARTYRS

 

Sl No Type of action Amount 
1 Died  in Extremists attack or during counter insurgency operation in the State who killed in action. Rs. 20.00 Lac
2 An addition in respect of gallantry award winners  Rs. 5.00 Lac
3 In respect of the President’s Distinguished Service Medal winners. Rs. 3.00 Lac
4 For Injury due to Extremists attack or during counter Insurgency Operation(If incapacitated, render unfit and disability is 50% or more) Rs. 2.00 Lac
5 For Injury death due to attack of antisocial  elements (if Injury is non grievous) Rs. 0.25 Lac

RESERVE VACANCY FOR EX-SERVICEMEN/JOB FOR NEXT OF KIN OR ONE FAMILY  MEMBER OF MARTYR:-

 

(a)        2% Reserve Vacancy for Ex-Servicemen in all recruitment for Class ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts in the various  Govt  Department .       

(b)        Govt Job for the Next of Kin (NOK) or One Family Member of Martyr in Class ‘C’ and ‘D’  post in the various Govt Department.         

(c )        2% Reserve Vacancy for Ex-Servicemen in all recruitment for Categories ‘A’ and  ‘B’  posts in the various  Govt  Department .       

 

REWARD TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMEN/WIDOWS FOR SELECTED OFFICERS TRAINING IN DIFFERENT DEFENCE ACADEMY:-

 

(a)    Reward of Rs. 1.00 lac to the wards of ESM/ Widows from Assam (both Boys and Girls) selected for Officers Training in Deferent Defence Academy in all three Services. The award money will be paid to the candidates immediately on their commissioning.

Reward money will be paid on receipt of valid documents.

 

(b)      Land and flat Registration Fee. - 100% Rebate for Ex-Servicemen and Widows in Land & flat Registration Fee.

As one  time subsidy

(c )     Property Tax . -  100%  Rebate in Property Tax for Ex-Servicemen  and Widows for One Self Occupied Dwelling.

For life time

NEW SCHEMES

RESERVATION DEFENCE SEATS IN MEDICAL /DENTAL COLLEGES AS
 GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM
2.       During the 25th  RSB meeting held on 13 May 2022,  Hony’ble Chief Minister/ President, Rajya Sainik Board , Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sharma, sanctioned  the followings :- 
(a)    Seats  Reserved/allotted for dependents of Ex-Servicemen/ Defence personals  in MBBS/BDS courses  in Govt colleges  as per priority shown against each :-
S/No Courses Previous seats Present seats Remarks
(i) MBBS 03 (Three)       09 (Nine) One seat for each Medical college
(ii). BDS Nil       03 (Three) One seat for each Dental  college
  Total 03 (Three) 12  (Twelve) (All ESM community are requested to avail the opportunity)