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1. Cash Award to SSLC, CBSE and ICSE Top Scorers

Cash award of Rs. 3000/- is given to the top scorer of A+/A1 in all subject in SSLC, CBSE & ICSE

Eligibility:

a) Child of Ex-Servicemen
b) Should have scored A+/A1 in all subjects in SSLC,CBSE & ICSE

Documents:

a) Application
b) Form No DD 40
c) Attested copy of Ex-Servicemen Identity Card.
d) Attested copy of discharge book.
e) Attested copy of mark list & concerned page of the certificate to prove relationship.

2. Financial Assistance to Children of Ex-servicemen who are undergoing coaching classes to appear for SET, NET, JRF, ICWA, CA, Civil Services Examination etc.
In order to help the Children of Ex-Servicemen who are undergoing coaching classes for SET, NET, JRF, ICWA, CA, Civil Services Examination etc. one time grant of Rs 10000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) will be paid.

Eligibility :

a) Children of Ex-servicemen, who are undergoing the above coaching.
b) Annual income should be less than Rs. 3,00,000/-
Documents :
a) Application in plain paper requesting the grant.
b) Attested copies of discharge book/ certificate and identity card.
c) Income certificate from the Village Officer concerned.
d) Relationship certificate if required (i.e. candidate name has not recorded in the discharge book/ certificate).
e) Course certificate/Fees Receipt from the recognized Institution stating that the candidate is undergoing coaching classes.
f) The sanctioned amount will be paid only after producing required documents (ie. hall ticket) to appear for the examination).

 

3. Scholarship to the dependent children of Ex-servicemen studying in Professional/Vocational and Technical Courses:

Children of Ex-Servicemen studying in various Professional/ Vocational/ Technical Courses are eligible for Scholarship of an amount ranging from Rs. 2000/- to Rs. 7000/- per year from Amalgamated Fund subject to certain conditions.

Eligibility:

a) The Scholarship will be granted to the children of Ex-servicemen studying in full time professional/ vocational/ technical courses.
b) Annual income limit will be up to Rs. 2,50,000/-.
c) The AF scholarship will not be granted to a student for more than twice in career.
d) The age of student should be below 25 as on the date of joining the course.
e) Married/employed student is not eligible for scholarship.
f) Should not be a recipient of any other scholarship for the same course during the period.
g) If a student got a scholarship in a particular course and fails to get a pass in the examination in that course, will not be eligible to get the scholarship for the second time in that particular course.
h) The student should have secured not less than 50% of marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination of the respective course. (e.g. the application is for a PG course, the student should have secured not less than 50% of marks in the degree course).

Documents:-

a) Completed application for Scholarship to the children of Ex-Servicemen studying in vocational/professional and technical courses.
b) Attested copy of Ex-Servicemen Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer concerned.
c) Attested copy of SSLC (age proof).
d) Income certificate from the Village Officer obtained within 6 months.
e) Attested copy of the Mark List of the Qualifying Examination/ previous year exam.

4. Scholarship to the children of Ex-Servicemen studying at Sainik School, Kazhakoottam

Amalgamated Fund extends Scholarship at the rate of Rs. 10,000/- each to students who are in Xth Std.

5. Financial Assistance to children of Ex-Servicemen for entrance coaching.

Students who are preparing for Entrance Examination in Medical/Engineering Course are eligible for financial assistance at the rate of Rs. 6000/- subject to conditions. There is provision to sanction 300 students.

Eligibility:

a) Children of Ex-Servicemen undergoing entrance coaching to Medical/ Engineering courses.
b) Annual income limit should be less than Rs. 2, 00,000/-

Documents:

a) Application for financial assistance to children of Ex-Servicemen for entrance coaching duly completed.
b) Attested copy of Ex-servicemen Identity card issued by Zila Sainik Welfare Officer concerned.
c) Income certificate issued by the Village officer.
d) Certificate from the Head of the Institution imparting training regarding duration, fees etc.
e) Attested copy of the admit card.
f) Original receipt of fees paid.

6. Merit Scholarships

Bright students among the children of Ex-Servicemen studying from post-metric class to post-graduate and other courses are eligible for scholarships varying from Rs. 2000/- to Rs. 3500/-.

Eligibility:

a) Students who have secured minimum 50% marks in aggregate in the examinations conducted in the previous year.
b) Should not be a recipient of any other scholarship.
c) Only students attending regular classes in Govt. Institutions are eligible.
d) Income should not exceed Rs.2,00,000/-

Documents:

a) Application
b) Attested true copy of the discharge book.
c) Attested true copy of the mark list of the previous year.
d) Income certificate in original from the village officer.

 

7. Lump Sum Grant and Scholarship

Lump Sum Grant and scholarship are being paid to cadets who are domiciled from Kerala and undergoing training at the National Defence Academy and the Rashtriya Indian Military College.

 

8. Raksha Mantry’s Discretionary Fund (RMDF)

Sl. No.

Grants

Existing (in Rs)

Approved amount (in Rs)

Remarks

1

Penury Grant (65 Yrs)
(Non-Pensioners up to Havildar Rank)

 

1,000/-pm

For life Time

2

 

Education Rank:

  1. Boys up to +2

  2. Girls up to +2

  3. Girls up to Graduation

  4. Widows PG

200/-pm

1,000/-pm

Irrespective of Gender up to Graduation

3

Officer Cadre Grant (Pensioners/ Non-Pensioners up to Havildar Rank)

1,000/-pm

 

Applicable to NDA cadets only

4

Disabled Children Grant (Pensioners/ Non-Pensioners up to Havildar Rank)

500/-pm

1,000/-pm

No Finance Assistance from other Sources

5

 

House Repair Grant (Pensioners/ Non-Pensioners up to Havildar Rank)

  1. 100% Disabled ESM

  2. Orphan Daughter (for all ranks)

20,000/-pm

 

No change

6

Marriage Grant
(Pensioners/ Non-Pensioners up to Havildar Rank)

16,000/-pm

 

No change

7

Widow Re-Marriage Grant (Pensioners/ Non-Pensioners up to Havildar Rank)

16,000/-pm

 

No change

8

Funeral Grant (Pensioners/ Non-Pensioners up to Havildar Rank)

5,000/-pm

 

No change

9

Medical Grant (Pensioners/ Non-Pensioners up to Havildar Rank)

30,000/-pm

 

No change

10

 

Orphan Grant
(Pensioners/Non-Pensioners All Rank)

  1. Daughters of ESM till she is married

  2. One son of ESM up to 21 yrs of age

1,000/-pm

 

No change

11

Vocational Trg Grant for Widows (Pensioners/ Non-Pensioners up to Havildar Rank)

20,000/-pm

(One Time)

 

Certificate from the ZSB that the widow after having undergone vocational training is gainfully employed

 

9. Prime Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme:

With a view to encourage higher technical and professional education for the wards of Ex-Servicemen/War widows a new scholarship scheme known as ‘Prime Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme’ has been introduced by the central Government from the academic year 2006-07. The period of scholarship shall vary from 2 to 5 years according to the duration of the course and also upon the approval of the concerned regulatory body. An amount of Rs. 2000/- p.m. and Rs 2250/- p.m. will be paid to boys and to girls respectively.

The application forms and instructions can be downloaded from the official website of the DGR, i.e., www.dgrindia.com. Completed applications will be directly verified by the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer concerned and routed through Directorate of Sainik Welfare to the Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, Wing-5, Block-IV, R.K.Puram, New Delhi-110066 .

Eligibility:

a) Widows and unmarried wards of Ex-Servicemen
b) Scholarship is provided for professional degree programmes in Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, MBA, MCA, etc.
c) 60% marks at 10+2 level for initial sanction and 50% in each year for subsequent Application.

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Housing https://sainikwelfare.kerala.gov.in/housing/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:17:58 +0000 http://localhost/sainik/?p=1235 Housing
1 Grant for repairs of dwelling huts A one time grant of Rs. 10,000/- is paid to Ex-Servicemen and widows of Ex-Servicemen.

Eligibility:

a) Ex-Servicemen/widows of Ex-Servicemen.
b) Annual income should be less than Rs.1,00,000/-.

Documents:

a) Application for grant for repair of dwelling huts
b) Form No DD 40
c) Attested copy of discharge book
d) Attested copy of identity Card
e) Income certificate from village officer
f) Attested copy of widow identity card in case of widows
g) Estimated cost of repair prepared by a licensed Engineer
h) Detailed enquiry report regarding ownership / location /condition from the revenue authority
i) Certificate of non receipt of similar benefits from any other sources issued by the village officer
j) Verification report by ZSWOs

2 House Building Grant The State Government has introduced this scheme towards the welfare of the disabled Ex-servicemen boarded out and widows and dependants of jawans died in harness. The amount of grant is Rs. 1,00,000/-.

Eligibility:

a) Disabled and boarded out soldiers/war widows of soldiers/ widows of soldiers died in harness and recruits with disability pension.
b) Annual income limit should be less than Rs. 1,50,000/- (the income limit is not applicable to the Dependants of jawans killed/ disabled/ missing in action).
c) To be applied within 3 years of date of discharge/ death.

Documents:

a) Application for house building grant.
b) A declaration that he/she does not own/owned a house anywhere in the state.
c) Detailed estimate by a Junior Engineer of the PWD or Block Panchayat.
d) Copies of the documents relating to the title to the property.
e) Latest land tax receipt.
f) Agreement in the prescribed Performa.
g) An income certificate from the Village Officer.
h) Certificate from the Village Officer stating that the applicant does not own/owned a house in the village for the past three years.

 

Housing Scheme

Preference is given to the application of Ex-servicemen for allotment of land under the Housing Scheme. House or house sites are allotted on priority basis by the State Housing Board to Ex-servicemen on payment of cost.

Allotment of NGO Quarters

Preference in the matter of allotment of NGO quarters to the wives (NGO) of Jawans who are reported missing and dead, and wives of (NGO’s) of Jawan actually stationed in the boarder areas Allotment of Government Quarters priority for re-employed Ex-servicemen State Government Service.

House Tax Exemption

War widows/widower of any Military personnel who died in action and war disabled are exempted from payment of building tax in Panchayat Areas

Ex-Servicemen /widows are exempted from the payment of building tax for the buildings used for their actual residential purpose

War widows and war disabled are exempted from payment of house tax (Property tax) for 10 year with effect from the first half of 2000-2001

The parents of (Father/Mother) unmarried Jawans killed in action are also eligible

Land Assignment

Under rule 6 of the Arable land Assignment Rule 1970, one tenth of the available assignable land in each district is reserved for assignment to disabled Defence personnel and dependents of Defence personnel killed in action and 1/20th is reserved for assignment to Ex-servicemen. The application for the purpose has to be submitted to the concerned Tahsildar in the prescribed form.

Under Rule 11 (3) of the Kerala Land Assignment Rule, 10% of the area available for assignment in each village is reserved for assignment to ex-servicemen for cultivation, house site and beneficial enjoyment.

Preference is given to the Defence personnel and their dependents for allotment of land under the Housing Scheme viz, Land Acquisition and Development Scheme.

 

 

1. Grant for repairs of dwelling huts

A one time grant of Rs. 10,000/- is paid to Ex-Servicemen and widows of Ex-Servicemen.

Eligibility:

a) Ex-Servicemen/widows of Ex-Servicemen.
b) Annual income should be less than Rs.1,00,000/-.

Documents:

a) Application for grant for repair of dwelling huts
b) Form No DD 40
c) Attested copy of discharge book
d) Attested copy of identity Card
e) Income certificate from village officer
f) Attested copy of widow identity card in case of widows
g) Estimated cost of repair prepared by a licensed Engineer
h) Detailed enquiry report regarding ownership / location /condition from the revenue authority
i) Certificate of non receipt of similar benefits from any other sources issued by the village officer
j) Verification report by ZSWOs

 

2. House Building Grant

The State Government has introduced this scheme towards the welfare of the disabled Ex-servicemen boarded out and widows and dependants of jawans died in harness. The amount of grant is Rs. 1,00,000/-.

Eligibility:

a) Disabled and boarded out soldiers/war widows of soldiers/ widows of soldiers died in harness and recruits with disability pension.
b) Annual income limit should be less than Rs. 1,50,000/- (the income limit is not applicable to the Dependants of jawans killed/ disabled/ missing in action).
c) To be applied within 3 years of date of discharge/ death.

Documents:

a) Application for house building grant.
b) A declaration that he/she does not own/owned a house anywhere in the state.
c) Detailed estimate by a Junior Engineer of the PWD or Block Panchayat.
d) Copies of the documents relating to the title to the property.
e) Latest land tax receipt.
f) Agreement in the prescribed Performa.
g) An income certificate from the Village Officer.
h) Certificate from the Village Officer stating that the applicant does not own/owned a house in the village for the past three years.

Housing Scheme:

Preference is given to the application of Ex-servicemen for allotment of land under the Housing Scheme. House or house sites are allotted on priority basis by the State Housing Board to Ex-servicemen on payment of cost.

 

 

 

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Medical Assistance https://sainikwelfare.kerala.gov.in/medical-assistance/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:17:45 +0000 http://localhost/sainik/?p=1233

Medical Assistance

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Treatment in Hospitals:

  • One bed each in all Taluk Hospitals reserved to Ex-servicemen and their dependants
  • One bed each in all District Hospitals reserved to Ex-servicemen and their dependants

Special Casual Leave for Resurvey Medical Board:

  • Special Casual Leave to the maximum of 15 days including the transit time for to and fro journeys is granted to Ex-servicemen boarded out of service and re-employed in civil service for appearing before the re-survey Medical Boards for re-assessment of their disability
  • Special Casual Leave is allowed to Ex-servicemen Government servants for replacement/ treatment of artificial limb

 

 

 

1. Pocket Expense

A sum of Rs. 2000/- per month is given to each Ex-servicemen/widows of ex-servicemen inmate of TB/Leprosy sanatoriums in the State irrespective of their income. Free mosquito nets are also supplied to them.

Eligibility:

  • Ex-Servicemen/widows of ex-servicemen inpatients undergoing treatment in TB/Leprosy sanatoriums.

Documents:

  • Application for payment of pocket expenses from DMBF.
  • Form No DD 40.
  • Attested copy of Discharge book.
  • Attested copy of Ex-Servicemen Identity card.
  • Medical certificate.

2. Medical after care grant for TB/ Leprosy patients

Assistance of Rs. 1000/- per month is given to every Ex-Serviceman (for a maximum period of three years only after the cessation of payment from Red Cross Society.) who is undergoing treatment as out patient on account of TB/ Leprosy.
Eligibility:

  • No income limit
  • Should be undergoing treatment as out patient on account of TB/Leprosy.
  • Should not have any assistance from the Indian Red Cross Society.

Documents:

  • Application for medical after care grant
  • Form no DD 40
  • Attested copy of Discharge book
  • Attested copy of Ex-Servicemen Identity card
  • Income certificate from the Village Officer
  • Medical certificate from the hospital concerned

3. Medical After Care Grant to Cancer Patients

A sum of Rs. 1000/- per month is given to every Ex-servicemen/Widows/ Wives of Ex-servicemen cancer patients for a period of one year and non pensioners two years without stipulating income limit and subjected to SMBF rules.
Eligibility:

  • Ex-Servicemen /Widows/Wives of Ex-servicemen..
  • Should have undergone treatment on account of cancer from a Govt. Cancer Institute.

Documents:

  • Application
  • Form No DD 40.
  • Attested copy of Discharge book.
  • Attested copy of Ex-Servicemen Identity card.
  • Medical certificate form a Government Cancer Institute to confirm that the Ex-Servicemen/ Widows/Wives of Ex-servicemen have undergone/undergoing treatment for cancer.

4. Financial Assistance to Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre, Pune

A monthly financial assistance of Rs 1000/- per month to the inmates of Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre, Pune who belongs to the State of Kerala and to provide railway ticket charges for 2nd class Sleeper once a year to a close relatives of the inmates.
5. Financial Assistance to aged Ex-Servicemen under medical scheme
Under the scheme, a sum of Rs. 1000/- will be reimbursed to the aged Ex-Servicemen for purchase of medicines for his medical treatment subject to certain conditions (One time grant).

Eligibility:

  • Aged and ailing Ex-Servicemen/World War II veteran.
  • Annual income limit should be less than 6000/-.

Documents:
Applications for financial assistance to aged ESM under medical scheme.
Income certificate from the village officer.
Attested copy of the Ex-Servicemen identify card.
Photostat copy of the IP/OP ticket duly attested.
Essentiality certificate certified by medical practitioner-Registration Number to be mentioned.
Medicine bills in original signed by the medical officer and by the applicant.

6. Financial Assistance to kidney patients for Dialysis

Under the scheme, a sum of Rs. 1000/- per dialysis upto a maximum of Rs.20000/-is given to Ex-servicemen/widows of Ex-servicemen/dependents.

Eligibility:

  • Ex-servicemen/widows of Ex-servicemen/dependents.
  • Should have not a member of ECHS Scheme.

Documents:

  • Application
  • Form No DD 40.
  • Attested copy of Discharge book.
  • Attested copy of Ex-Servicemen Identity card.
  • Medical certificate from the hospital concerned.
  • Proof of relationship(for dependents only).
Treatment in Hospitals:

  • One bed each in all Taluk Hospitals reserved to Ex-servicemen and their dependants
  • One bed each in all District Hospitals reserved to Ex-servicemen and their dependants

Special Casual Leave for Resurvey Medical Board:

  • Special Casual Leave to the maximum of 15 days including the transit time for to and fro journeys is granted to Ex-servicemen boarded out of service and re-employed in civil service for appearing before the re-survey Medical Boards for re-assessment of their disability
  • Special Casual Leave is allowed to Ex-servicemen Government servants for replacement/ treatment of artificial limb
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DMBF https://sainikwelfare.kerala.gov.in/dmbf/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:17:22 +0000 http://localhost/sainik/?p=1231 DMBF ]]> Amalgamated Fund https://sainikwelfare.kerala.gov.in/af/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:17:08 +0000 http://localhost/sainik/?p=1228 Amalgamated Fund

 

1 Scholarship Scholarships ranging from Rs.3,000/- to Rs.10,000/- are given to the children of ex-servicemen studying in various technical and vocational courses subject to terms and conditions. No annual income limit.
2 Orphan Grant Financial assistance of Rs.3,000/- per month is given to the orphaned children of ex-servicemen (up to 25 years for boys and up to 30 years for girls) subject to conditions. Annual income limit should not exceed Rs.500,000/-.
3 Lump sum Grant for Children A grant of Rs.10,000/- is given to children of ex-servicemen studying in Std X in Sainik school regardless of any other conditions.
4 Financial assistance for entrance coaching A amount of 9,000/- is provided to the children of ex-servicemen for appearing Engineering / MBBS entrance examinations subject to terms and conditions. (Limited 300 applicants only)
5 Medical assistance to World War II veterans An amount of 3,000/ as one time medical assistance to the World War II veterans. Annual income limit should not exceed Rs.200,000/-.
6 Financial assistance to ex-servicemen/ widows staying in nursing homes An amount of 2,000/- as monthly financial assistance is given to ex-servicemen/ widows living in approved old age homes in the state and having no other source of income.
7 Awareness programs at district levels Seminars/ awareness camps are organized annually at the district levels to create adequate awareness among ex-servicemen and widows about the various welfare activities and self-employment schemes implemented by the Central/ State Governments and Department of Military Welfare. A notification will be published in the media.
8 Rehabilitation training A maximum of Rs. 30,000/- per person is provided for institutions providing rehabilitation training to ex-servicemen and their dependents subject to conditions. Vocational training programmes are also provided to get employment in various fields.
9 Subsidy for self employment loan One-time top-up up to Rs.100,000/- is given subject to terms and conditions.
10 Formation of Self Help Groups to start Self Employment For self-employment ventures an amount of 25,000/- is provided to self-employment support groups of ex-servicemen and their dependents.

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Achievements https://sainikwelfare.kerala.gov.in/achievements/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:16:40 +0000 http://localhost/sainik/?p=1222 Achievements

 

The various welfare and rehabilitation schemes that are being introduced by both Central/ State Government for the benefits of the Ex-servicemen community are streamlined in the following paragraphs.

New Schemes

1. Medical Relief Grant to Ex-Servicemen and Widows of Ex-Servicemen.

A one time grant of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) to Ex-Servicemen and Widows of Ex-Servicemen who are suffering from degenerative or incurable diseases and are above 60 years of age wef 01 Apr 2013.

2. Financial Assistance for Self Employment to the Wives/Widows of Ex-Servicemen.

One time financial assistance of Rs 25000/- (Rupees twenty five thousand only) to a team of three or more unemployed wives/widows of ESM, or Rs 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) to individual unemployed wife/widow of ESM for self employment wef 01 Apr 2013.

Enhancement of Grants/ Other Conditions:

1. Enhancement of Financial Assistance and Income limit for SMBF/DMBF Grant.
Enhanced the financial assistance to Rs 2000/-, Rs 2500/-, Rs 3000/-, Rs 2500/- and Rs 4000/- respectively wef 01 Apr 2013.

2. Enhancement of Immediate Financial Assistance.
Immediate Financial Assistance from Hon’ble Chief Minister and the Director, Sainik Welfare Department has been enhanced as follows:-

(a) Hon’ble Chief Minister – Rs 10,000/-
(b) Director Sainik Welfare Department – Rs 5000/-

3. Increasing Festival Allowance and Pocket Expenses to inmates of TB/ Leprosy Sanatorium.
Increased the special grant of Onam Festival and Pocket Expenses to Rs 2000/- respectively wef 01 Apr 2013.

4. Increasing Financial Assistance to Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre, Pune.
Increased the financial Assistance to Rs 1000/- per month wef 01 Apr 2013.

5. Increasing Financial Assistance – Coaching Classes for NET, JRF, SET, CA etc.
Increased the grant of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) or actual fees whichever is less wef 01 Apr 2013.

6. Increasing of Coaching Class grant being paid to the Ex-Servicmen and their dependents for attending competitive exams and attending interview boards.
Increased the grant to Rs 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) or actual fees whichever is less wef 01 Apr 2013.

7. Exemption of age limit of Dependent Children of Ex-Servicemen for Mentally Retarded Children (MRC) and Physically Disabled Children (PDC) Grants.
Age limit for availing MRC grant and PDC grant for dependent children exempted including existing cases wef 01 Apr 2012.

8. Awareness Campaign for Ex-Servicemen
Increased the amount for Taluk, District and State Level Awareness Campaigns for Ex-Servicemen to Rs 40,000/- & 1,40,000/- respectively wef 01 Apr 2012.

9. Financial Assistance to Kidney Patients for Dialysis.
The financial assistance is available to all the Ex-Servicemen/ dependents who are undergoing dialysis without stipulating any conditions.

10. After Care Grant to ESM/Widows undergone Organ Transplantation.
A monthly after care grant granted to Ex-Servicemen/ Widows for one year at the rate of Rs 1000/- per month without stipulating any other conditions wef 01 Apr 2013.

11. Financial Assistance for unemployed Ex-Servicemen attending Rehabilitation course for self employment.
Financial Assistance for unemployed Ex-Servicemen attending Rehabilitation course for self employment increased to Rs 10,000/- wef 01 Apr 2013.

12. Blind Grant– Enhancement of Grant and Exemption of age limit.
The amount of grant enhanced to Rs 2000/- per month (for Non Pensioners only) and the age limit for availing blind grant for dependent children exempted including existing cases wef 01 Apr 2012.

13. Increasing of Physically Disabled Children Grant (PDC) and Mentally Retarded Children Grant (MRC).
Increased the amount of grant to Rs 700/- per month in both cases wef 01 Apr 2013.

14. Increasing of Grant for Dialysis to Kidney Patients– Ex-Servicemen/ Widows of Ex-Servicemen.
The amount of grant increased from Rs 10,000/- to Rs 20,000/- wef 01 Apr 2013.

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Employment Assistance https://sainikwelfare.kerala.gov.in/employment-assistance/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:15:58 +0000 http://localhost/sainik/?p=1220

Employment Assistance

 

  1. Dependents of soldiers/ paramilitary soldiers who died/ disabled in war or war-like conditions will be given employment in State Government service liable to certain conditions. (The appointment is made by the Department of Sainik Welfare).
  2. Ex-servicemen who have already enrolled at District Sainik Welfare Offices will be nominated for employment.
  3. The following posts are reserved for ex-servicemen in government departments.
  4. All Posts in the Sainik Welfare Department
  5. Civilian Posts in NCC
  6. Police Constable Driver 10%
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RESERVATION OF SEATS IN MEDICAL/DENTAL/ENGINEERING COLLEGES AGAINST DEFENCE QUOTA

Government of India has reserved 28 seats for MBBS and 01 seat for BDS all over the country and some seats for Engineering courses in Annamalai University for sons, daughters and wives of Defence personnel covered under the following categories as Government of India nominees (Order of priority is as below.

There are 28 seats in Medical Colleges, one seat in Dental College and one seat each in Civil and Structural Engineering in Engineering College, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.

The following categories (priority written against each) of dependants, i.e., sons/ daughters/ wives/ widows of service personnel are eligible to apply:

Categories

Priority

Killed in action

One

Disabled in action and boarded out form service

Two

Died while in service with death attributable to Military Service

Three

Disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to Military Service

Four

Gallantry Award/other Award Winner (Does not include Service Medals)

Five

The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% marks in aggregate for MBBS/BDS courses and for the Engineering courses the candidate must have passed similar examination in English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics securing 75% and above marks in the aggregate.

There is no written examination for selection of the candidates. The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. The selected candidates are nominated to the colleges as per the final merit list prepared by Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) and preference exercised by the candidate subject to availability of seats.

The candidate may obtain application forms for admission against reserved seats from Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, West Block-IV, RK Puram, New Delhi – 110 066. Applications are usually invited during the month of May and the last date of receipt of application would be 30th June of the year. Telephone No. of KSB : 011-6192359 , 011-6192360

SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (SIMS)

TWO YEAR FULL TIME MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) – Dual Specialization : 2 Divisions
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM-PM & HRD) – Specialization in Personnel All the students have to undergo compulsory training module in IT conducted jointly by SIMS and NIIT, leading towards award of “Diploma in Information and System Management (DISM)”.

Eligibility

  • Open to all graduate children/dependants (with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university) of serving/ex-servicemen from Army, Air Force and the Navy.
  • And those appearing for the final Year Degree Examination by June 2001 may also apply provisionally.
  • Seats are available for industry sponsored candidates who may/may not be dependants of defense personnel. Any graduate with minimum 50% marks can be sponsored by a company.

Admission allotment

  • Open Merit: 80% of vacancies for the full-time, two-year courses offered by SIMS, shall be allotted to Defence Personnel and their dependants only, on the basis of their performance in the entrance examination, and strictly on merit.
  • Special Reservation: SIMS management shall allot 10% of vacancies for Defence Personnel and their Dependants, in consultation with Headquarters, Southern Command. This discretionary quota will cater for son/daughter of Defence Personnel who :

a) Killed action (war, counter insurgency, or war-like operation).
b) Disabled in action (war, counter insurgency or war-like operation) with more than 50% disability.
c) Next to kin of service personnel who died while in service, death being attributable to military service.

  • Industry Sponsored Seats: 10% seats are reserved for Industry Sponsored candidates (any citizen) who may/may not be dependants of Defence Personnel.

Entrance Exam Centres:

Ambala, Bangalore, Calcutta, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Jammu, Lucknow and Pune. (Institute reserves the right to cancel any of these centers). Entrance Exams will usually be held in the month of May/June.

Any Defence Officer desirous of proceeding on Study Leave may apply for the above mentioned courses. SIMS is an approved Institute by the Army Headquarters.

For more details please contact:

15th Lane Prabhat Road, Pune 411 004.
Tel: 020-568233, 5673719
Tele/ fax: 020-5671909
E-mail: info@sims.edu
Website: www.sims.e

Reservation for Employment

(i)

All Posts/Recruitments in the Department of Sainik Welfare (after 1-3-1964) are exclusively reserved for Ex-Servicemen

(ii)

Civilian posts in the N.C.C. Departments are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

(iii)

10% of Vacancies for the post of Livestock Inspectors in the Animal Husbandry Department through Direct Recruitment are reserved for the Ex-Servicemen personnel, their dependents and also to the dependants of serving personnel.

(iv)

The post of sergeants in Various Departments of the state are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

(v)

10% of the vacancies are reserved to wives and children of Jawans for appointment as female wardens, Hospital cleaners and Ayahs.

(vi)

10% of the vacancies to the post of Police Constable Drivers reserved to Ex-Servicemen (Conditions apply)

(viii)

Concessions are granted to Ex-Servicemen by the PSC for the Recruitment to the post of Excise Inspector:

  • Relaxation of educational qualification from degree S.S.L.C

  • Relaxation of physical standard for the post of Excise Inspector

  • Weightage is granted by the PSC to Ex-Servicemen candidates according to their length of service, gallantry awards.

  • Priority for sponsoring through Employment Exchanges.

  • If all other things are equal (qualifications, marks etc.) the Ex-Servicemen will be given preference in the matter of recruitment (Through PSC) to the Government service

  • If all other things are equal, wives (Defence Personnel) of Jawan are given preference to the post of teacher in recruitment through PSC.

  • Aided Schools-protected teacher-redeployment-close relatives of Jawans will be permitted to continue in the same school.

  • Preference is given to Ex-Servicemen for Direct Recruitment to the following Posts:

  1. Foresters and Forest Guards Grade-II in the Forest Department and Second Grade in the Wild Life Department

  2. Amin in the Judicial Department.

  3. Security Posts in the Home Guards.

Age Relaxation/ Concession

Ex-Servicemen are given exemption from age bar.

State Government-Military service plus period of unemployment after discharge from the Armed Forces up to a maximum of 5 years.

Employment Assistance from State Government to the dependants of jawans killed/ disabled/ missing in action:

Government of Kerala provides employment assistance in the State service to the dependents of the defence personnel and GREF/BSF personnel attached to military duty killed/disabled/missing due to reasons attributable to military service.

Eligibility:

  1. One dependents are eligible for employment assistance.

  2. Priority is Wife/Husband/Son/Daughter/Unmarried brother/Unmarried sister.

  3. Age relaxation as per rules.

  4. To be applied within 3 years of death/missing/disability. In case of minor to be applied within 3 years of majority.

Employment: Teacher Post-preference to wives of Jawan

  • Wives of Jawans of Defence forces will be given preference in the matter of recruitment (through PSC) as teacher when all other things are equal.

  • Age concessions of 10 years over and above the existing age limits allowed to relatives and dependents of Jawans killed in action etc. for recruitment through Employment Exchange

Employment Assistance from State Government to the dependants of jawans killed/ disabled/ missing in action:

Government of Kerala provides employment assistance in the State service to the dependents of the defence personnel and GREF/BSF personnel attached to military duty killed/disabled/missing due to reasons attributable to military service.

Eligibility:

  1. One dependents are eligible for employment assistance.

  2. Priority is Wife/Husband/Son/Daughter/Unmarried brother/Unmarried sister.

  3. Age relaxation as per rules.

  4. To be applied within 3 years of death/missing/disability. In case of minor to be applied within 3 years of majority.

Employment: Teacher Post-preference to wives of Jawan

  • Wives of Jawans of Defence forces will be given preference in the matter of recruitment (through PSC) as teacher when all other things are equal.

  • Age concessions of 10 years over and above the existing age limits allowed to relatives and dependents of Jawans killed in action etc. for recruitment through Employment Exchange

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