1. State Military Benevolent Fund/ District Military Benevolent Fund

Financial assistance of Rs. 14,000/- to Rs. 18,000/- from State Military Benevolent Fund and 10,000/- to 12,000 from District Military Benevolent Fund are provided to ex-servicemen subject to eligibility. Income limit Rs 2 Lakhs 2. Marriage Grant

As per the scheme, 30,000/- is provided as grant for marriage of each of the two daughters of ex-servicemen. Annual income limit should be less than Rs. 600,000/-. 3. Immediate financial assistance

Immediate financial assistance of Rs.50,000/- and Rs.20,000/-  is provided to ex-servicemen and their dependents considering immediate necessities. Financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 from SMBF is sanctioned by the Chief Minister and Rs. 20,000 by the Director of the Sainik Welfare Department.

Rs. 10,000/- and Rs. 5,000/- are sanctioned at the district level by District Collectors and District Sainik Welfare Officers respectively. 4. Ex gratia grant

A financial assistance of 10,000/- is sanctioned to immediate dependents (widow/ unmarried daughter/ minor son) on the demise of a veteran. 5. Monthly financial assistance for blind veterans& Dependents

An amount of Rs. 2,000/- and Rs. 4,000/- is provided to Pensioners and Non-Pensioners respectively. This monthly allowance is eligible to 100 percent blind ex-servicemen/ blind spouse/ widow/ dependent children of ex-servicemen. 6. Financial assistance to mentally challenged  children

Financial assistance of Rs. 3,000/- per month (annual income limit should be less than Rs.500,000/-) is provided to mentally challenged children of ex-servicemen (I.Q below 40). 7. Pocket money

As per the scheme, a monthly grant of Rs. 2,000/- per month is provided to ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen who are inmates of Tuberculosis/ Leprosy Hospitals. Mosquito nets are also provided to them free of charge. Also, a special allowance of Rs.2,000/- is given to them for Onam celebration. 8. Medical After Care Grant

For ex-servicemen suffering from diseases like Tuberculosis and Leprosy, a monthly grant of Rs.2,000/- is provided for follow-up care from SMBF for three years, unless medical care grant from Indian Red Cross Society is not availed. 9. Financial assistance to inmates of Paraplegic Centres

Through the scheme, a monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,000/- is provided to ex-servicemen who are inmates of Paraplegic Rehabilitations Centre, Pune. In addition to this, as travel allowance, sleeper class charges are  provided to one of their next of kin for visiting them once a year. 10. Free Supply of Sewing Machine

SMBF will provide one sewing machine each as a measure of self employment and welfare to Ex-Servicemen who are Tailors by trade and widows of Jawans who died in action /harness and widows of Ex-Servicemen in accordance with SMBF rules. Annual income limit should be below Rs.1,50,000/-. 11. Cash Award to SSLC,CBSE,ICSE Top Scorers

Children of ex-servicemen who score A+ in all subjects in the Kerala syllabus for 10th and +2 examinations, or secure more than 90% marks in aggregate in the CBSE/ICSE syllabus, will be given a one-time cash award of Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 5,000 respectively. 12. Grant for repairing of dwelling huts

Ex-servicemen/ widows will be given a one-time grant of Rs.40,000/- for repairing dwelling huts, whose annual income is less than Rs.400,000/-. 13. Medical After Care Grant(Cancer)

Under the scheme, a monthly grant of Rs. 2,000/- is provided to ex-servicemen, widows/ wives/ dependent children of ex-servicemen undergoing cancer treatment for one year. For those who are not under the payroll of pension scheme and other benefits are provided with Rs. 3,000/- for a period of 3 years.
14. Embroidery machine for ex-servicemen, wives and widows

1.      The SMBF will provide one embroiderymachine  to unemployed ex-servicemen, wives and widows. Annual income limit is Rs.150,000/-. 15. Financial assistance to the children of ex-servicemen for coaching classes

An amount of Rs. 35,000/- is provided to children of ex-servicemen for various competitive exam coaching classes like SET, NET, JRF, KWA, CA, KAS and Civil Services Exam etc. Those whose annual family income is below Rs. 5,00,000/- are eligible for this one time financial assistance. 16.Self-employment Training for ex-servicemen

A district level vocational training is given to ex-servicemen for those who want to start self-employment ventures. Maximum amount Rs.10,000/- or actual fee whichever is less. 17. Financial Assistance for appearing in the competitive examination and facing the interview board

In order to help the   Ex-servicemen and their dependants who are appearing for competitive exams and facing interview Boards a sum of Rs 10,000/-or actual fees whichever is less shall be provided. 18. Computer training for ex-servicemen

Training is provided at the district level to ex-servicemen to impart computer knowledge. 19. Financial Assistance to kidney patients for Dialysis

Under the scheme, a sum of Rs. 1000/- per dialysis upto a maximum of Rs.30,000/-is given to Ex-servicemen/ widows of Ex-servicemen/ dependents. 20. Awareness program at district/ taluk levels

With an aim to create awareness among the ex-servicemen and their widows by Central/ State Governments on various welfare and self-employment schemes implemented,  Department of Sainik Welfare organizes seminars/ camps annually at district/ taluk level. Notification will be circulated through the media. 21. Medical After Care (AIDS) Grant

A monthly allowance of Rs.1,500/- is provided as AIDS Grantto ESM/Wife/Widow/dependent children. 22. Medical After-Care Grant (Organ Transplantation)

As per the scheme, Rs. 3,000/- per month for one year is provided to ESM/Widows/Dependents post-transplantation (Heart, Kidney, Liver, Hip, Knee etc). 23.  Medical Relief Grant (Non-Pensioners)

As per the scheme, Rs. 10,000/- one time are given to ESM/Widows (Non-Pensioner only).  Age above 60 years and Annual income should be less than Rs. 75,000/-.  Suffering from degenerative/incurable diseases. 24. Monthly Financial Assistance to Unmarried Daughters of World War II Veterans.

As per the scheme, Rs. 5,000/- per month are given to unmarried daughters of IInd World War Veterans. 25. Supply of Sewing/Embroidery Machines to Team of ESM/Wives/Widows.

As per the scheme, one-time issue of 3 sewing machines and 2 Embroidery machines for a team (minimum 5 members) are given to ESM/Wives/Widows.

]]> https://sainikwelfare.kerala.gov.in/financial-assistance/ Tue, 09 May 2023 16:39:26 +0000 https://web.cdit.org/sainik/?p=2684 Financial assistance like Marriage Grant, Ex- gratia Grant, Blind Grant, Medical After Care Grant, Self-employment Training for ex-servicemen etc. are provided by Sainik Welfare Department.

1. State Military Benevolent Fund/ District Military Benevolent Fund

Financial assistance of Rs. 8,000/- to Rs. 10,000/- from State Military Benevolent Fund and Rs. 6,000/- to 7,000/- from District Military Benevolent Fund are provided to ex-servicemen subject to eligibility. Income limit Rs 2 Lakhs

2. Marriage Grant

As per the scheme, 25,000/- is provided as grant for marriage of each of the two daughters of ex-servicemen. Annual income limit should be less than Rs. 500,000/-.

3. Immediate financial assistance

Immediate financial assistance of Rs.50,000/- and Rs.20,000/- is provided to ex-servicemen and their dependents considering immediate necessities. Financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 from SMBF is sanctioned by the Chief Minister and Rs. 20,000 by the Director of the Sainik Welfare Department.

Rs. 10,000/- and Rs. 5,000/- are sanctioned at the district level by District Collectors and District Sainik Welfare Officers respectively.

4. Ex gratia grant

A financial assistance of 10,000/- is sanctioned to immediate dependents (widow/ unmarried daughter/ minor son) on the demise of a veteran.

5. Monthly financial assistance for blind veterans

An amount of Rs. 2,000/- and Rs. 4,000/- is provided to Pensioners and Non-Pensioners respectively. This monthly allowance is eligible to 100 percent blind ex-servicemen/ blind spouse/ widow/ dependent children of ex-servicemen.

6. Financial assistance to mentally challenged children

Financial assistance of Rs. 3,000/- per month (annual income limit should be less than Rs.500,000/-) is provided to mentally challenged children of ex-servicemen (I.Q below 40).

7. Monthly financial assistance for physically challenged children

Under the scheme, Rs. 3,000/- per month is provided to physically challenged children of ex-servicemen, with disability not less than 40%. (Annual income limit should be less than Rs.500,000/-)

8. Pocket money

As per the scheme, a monthly grant of Rs. 2,000/- per month is provided to ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen who are inmates of Tuberculosis/ Leprosy Hospitals. Mosquito nets are also provided to them free of charge. Also, a special allowance of Rs.2,000/- is given to them for Onam celebration.

9. Medical After Care Grant

For ex-servicemen suffering from diseases like Tuberculosis and Leprosy, a monthly grant of Rs.1,500/- is provided for follow-up care from SMBF for three years, unless medical care grant from Indian Red Cross Society is not availed.

10. Financial assistance to inmates of Paraplegic Centres

Through the scheme, a monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,000/- is provided to ex-servicemen who are inmates of Paraplegic Rehabilitations Centre, Pune. In addition to this, as travel allowance, sleeper class charges are provided to one of their next of kin for visiting them once a year.

11. Free Supply of Sewing Machine

SMBF will provide one sewing machine each as a measure of self employment and welfare to Ex-Servicemen who are Tailors by trade and widows of Jawans who died in action /harness and widows of Ex-Servicemen in accordance with SMBF rules. Annual income limit should be below Rs.1,50,000/-.

12. Cash Award to SSLC,CBSE,ICSE Top Scorers

A cash award of Rs.3,000/- and Rs.5,000/- respectively is given to the children of Ex-servicemen who secure A+/A1 in all subjects (State/ CBSE / ICSE Syllabus) for Class 10th and +2 examinations .

13. Grant for repairing of dwelling huts

Ex-servicemen/ widows will be given a one-time grant of Rs.40,000/- for repairing dwelling huts, whose annual income is less than Rs.400,000/-.

14. Medical After Care Grant(Cancer)

Under the scheme, a monthly grant of Rs. 1,500/- is provided to ex-servicemen, widows/ wives/ dependent children of ex-servicemen undergoing cancer treatment for one year. For those who are not under the payroll of pension scheme and other benefits are provided with Rs. 3,000/- for a period of 2 years.

15. Embroidery machine for ex-servicemen, wives and widows

1. The SMBF will provide one embroidery machine to unemployed ex-servicemen, wives and widows. Annual income limit is Rs.150,000/-.

16. Financial assistance to the children of ex-servicemen for coaching classes

An amount of Rs. 35,000/- is provided to children of ex-servicemen for various competitive exam coaching classes like SET, NET, JRF, KWA, CA, KAS and Civil Services Exam etc. Those whose annual family income is below Rs. 4,00,000/- are eligible for this one time financial assistance.

17.Self-employment Training for ex-servicemen

A district level vocational training is given to ex-servicemen for those who want to start self-employment ventures. Maximum amount Rs.10,000/- or actual fee whichever is less.

18. Financial Assistance for appearing in the competitive examination and facing the interview board

In order to help the Ex-servicemen and their dependants who are appearing for competitive exams and facing interview Boards a sum of Rs 10,000/-or actual fees whichever is less shall be provided.

19. Computer training for ex-servicemen

Training is provided at the district level to ex-servicemen to impart computer knowledge.

20. Financial Assistance to kidney patients for Dialysis

Under the scheme, a sum of Rs. 1000/- per dialysis upto a maximum of Rs.30,000/-is given to Ex-servicemen/ widows of Ex-servicemen/ dependents.

21. Awareness program at district/ taluk levels

With an aim to create awareness among the ex-servicemen and their widows by Central/ State Governments on various welfare and self-employment schemes implemented, Department of Sainik Welfare organizes seminars/ camps annually at district/ taluk level. Notification will be circulated through the media.

22. Medical After Care (AIDS) Grant

A monthly allowance of Rs.1,500/- is provided as AIDS Grant to ESM/Wife/Widow/dependent children.

State Government Schemes

The State Government has introduced this scheme for the welfare of the disabled Ex-servicemen boarded out and widows and dependents of jawansand in the absence of them ex-servicemen below60 years are provided with a financial assistance of Rs. 200,000 for construction of house. Annual income limit is Rs. 300,000. The application should be submitted at the District Sainik Welfare Offices, within 5 years from the date of death/ retirement of ex-servicemen. Income limit is not applicable to widows of jawans who died in war and jawans who were boarded out due to disability. 2. Cash Award to recipients of Gallantry Decorations

Cash awards are given by the State government to Keralites who have been awarded Gallantry Decorations. This benefit is extended to the recipients of ParamVir Chakra to Mention-in-Despatch. 3. Cash Award to recipients of Non-Gallantry Award winners

The recipients of the ParamVishishtaSeva Medal, AtiVishishtaSeva Medal and VishishtaSeva Medal are given a one-time cash award of Rs.100,000/-, Rs.50,000/- and Rs.25,000/- respectively by the State Government. 4. Cash Award for Territorial Army Medal winners

Cash award of Rs. 5,000/- is awarded to TA Decoration/ TA Medal recipients of Territorial Army units. 5. Chief Minister’s Sainik Welfare Fund

As per the scheme, dependents of defence personnel who are killed, missing or maimed in war or war-like situations are provided with financial assistance up to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Sainik Welfare Fund, subject to eligibility. Paramilitary/ GREF category are also eligible for this benefit. Defence/ Paramilitary/ CAPF personnel who were disabled in encounters with terrorists/ naxalites are eligible for financial assistance up to Rs.3 lakhs. 6. Cadet Scholarship

Cadet Scholarships are given to Kerala cadets who have received direct admission in military academies and military nursing colleges/ schools and continue their service after receiving commissioning in the army. Scholarship amounts of Rs. 200,000/-and Rs. 100,000/- are given to Officer Cadet and Nursing Cadet respectively. 7. B.S.S (Bright Student Scholarship)

The state government provides an annual scholarship (from Rs. 2,500/- to Rs. 4,000/-) to the children of ex-servicemen who excel in studies from 10th standard to post graduation. Annual family income should not exceed Rs.3 lakhs. Those who have secured not less than 50% marks in the annual examination may apply for the scholarship. 8. Financial assistance to World War II veterans and their widows

As financial assistance to World War II veterans and their widows, a monthly allowance of Rs.8,000/- is provided (for those who were in service between 03.09.1939 and 01.04.1946). Those who have been redeployed, whose annual family income is more than Rs.50,000/- and who are receiving other pensions are not eligible. 9. Scholarship

Children of Ex-Servicemen studying in various Professional/Vocational/Technical Courses are eligible for Scholarship of an amount ranging from Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 10,000/- per year from Amalgamated Fund subject to certain conditions. No annual income limit. 10. Financial assistance for entrance coaching

An amount of Rs. 12,000/- is provided to the children of ex-servicemen for appearing Engineering/ Medical entrance examinations subject to terms and conditions (limited to 300 applicants only). 11. 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. ]]> https://sainikwelfare.kerala.gov.in/amalgamated-fund/ Tue, 09 May 2023 16:35:18 +0000 https://web.cdit.org/sainik/?p=2678 1. Orphan Grant
As per the scheme, a monthly financial assistance of Rs.3,000/- is provided to the orphaned children of ex-servicemen, up to 25 years for boys and up to 30 years for girls, subject to terms and conditions. Annual income limit should not exceed Rs.500,000/-.

2. 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.

3. Medical assistance to World War II veterans
An amount of Rs. 3,000/ is provided as one time medical assistance to the World War II veterans. Annual income limit should not exceed Rs. 200,000/-

4. Financial assistance to ex-servicemen/ widows staying in old age homes
An amount of Rs. 2,000/- as monthly financial assistance is given to ex-servicemen/ widows living in approved old age homes within the state and having no other source of income.

5. Awareness programs at district levels
A number of seminars/ awareness camps are organized annually at the district level to create awareness among ex-servicemen and widows on various welfare and self-employment schemes implemented by the Central/ State Government and Department of Sainik Welfare. Regarding the programmes, notifications are circulated through media.

6. Subsidy for Self-employment Loan
Top-up up to Rs.100,000/- is given as subsidy for self-employment loan for ex-service men, subject to terms and conditions.

7. Formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs)
For self-employment ventures an amount of Rs. 25,000/- is provided to self-employment support groups of ex-servicemen and their dependents.

1. Financial assistance from the District Military Benevolent Fund

An amount of Rs. 6,000/- to 7,000/- is sanctioned from the District Military Benevolent Fund to destitute ex-servicemen subject to eligibility criteria.

2. Emergency financial assistance

Emergency financial assistance is provided to ex-servicemen and their dependents on a case-by-case basis.
10,000/- and 5,000/- from the District Military Benevolent Fund is sanctioned by District Collectors and District Sainik Welfare Officers respectively.

2. Marriage Grant
As per the scheme, 25,000/- is provided as grant for marriage of each of the two daughters of ex-servicemen. Annual income limit should be less than Rs. 500,000/-.

3. Immediate financial assistance
Immediate financial assistance of Rs.50,000/- and Rs.20,000/- is provided to ex-servicemen and their dependents considering immediate necessities. Financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 from SMBF is sanctioned by the Chief Minister and Rs. 20,000 by the Director of the Sainik Welfare Department.
Rs. 10,000/- and Rs. 5,000/- are sanctioned at the district level by District Collectors and District Sainik Welfare Officers respectively.

4. Ex gratia grant
A financial assistance of 10,000/- is sanctioned to immediate dependents (widow/ unmarried daughter/ minor son) on the demise of a veteran.

5. Monthly financial assistance for blind veterans
An amount of Rs. 2,000/- and Rs. 4,000/- is provided to Pensioners and Non-Pensioners respectively. This monthly allowance is eligible to 100 percent blind ex-servicemen/ blind spouse/ widow/ dependent children of ex-servicemen.

6. Financial assistance to mentally challenged children
Financial assistance of Rs. 3,000/- per month (annual income limit should be less than Rs.500,000/-) is provided to mentally challenged children of ex-servicemen (I.Q below 40).

7. Monthly financial assistance for physically challenged children
Under the scheme, Rs. 3,000/- per month is provided to physically challenged children of ex-servicemen, with disability not less than 40%. (Annual income limit should be less than Rs.500,000/-)

8. Pocket money
As per the scheme, a monthly grant of Rs. 2,000/- per month is provided to ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen who are inmates of Tuberculosis/ Leprosy Hospitals. Mosquito nets are also provided to them free of charge. Also, a special allowance of Rs.2,000/- is given to them for Onam celebration.

9. Medical After Care Grant
For ex-servicemen suffering from diseases like Tuberculosis and Leprosy, a monthly grant of Rs.1,500/- is provided for follow-up care from SMBF for three years, unless medical care grant from Indian Red Cross Society is not availed.

10. Financial assistance to inmates of Paraplegic Centres
Through the scheme, a monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,000/- is provided to ex-servicemen who are inmates of Paraplegic Rehabilitations Centre, Pune. In addition to this, as travel allowance, sleeper class charges are provided to one of their next of kin for visiting them once a year.

11. Free Supply of Sewing Machine
SMBF will provide one sewing machine each as a measure of self employment and welfare to Ex-Servicemen who are Tailors by trade and widows of Jawans who died in action /harness and widows of Ex-Servicemen in accordance with SMBF rules. Annual income limit should be below Rs.1,50,000/-.

12. Cash Award to SSLC,CBSE,ICSE Top Scorers
A cash award of Rs.3,000/- and Rs.5,000/- respectively is given to the children of Ex-servicemen who secure A+/A1 in all subjects (State/ CBSE / ICSE Syllabus) for Class 10th and +2 examinations .
13. Grant for repairing of dwelling huts
Ex-servicemen/ widows will be given a one-time grant of Rs.40,000/- for repairing dwelling huts, whose annual income is less than Rs.400,000/-.

14. Medical After Care Grant(Cancer)
Under the scheme, a monthly grant of Rs. 1,500/- is provided to ex-servicemen, widows/ wives/ dependent children of ex-servicemen undergoing cancer treatment for one year. For those who are not under the payroll of pension scheme and other benefits are provided with Rs. 3,000/- for a period of 2 years.

15. Embroidery machine for ex-servicemen, wives and widows
The SMBF will provide one embroidery machine to unemployed ex-servicemen, wives and widows. Annual income limit is Rs.150,000/-.

16. Financial assistance to the children of ex-servicemen for coaching classes
An amount of Rs. 35,000/- is provided to children of ex-servicemen for various competitive exam coaching classes like SET, NET, JRF, KWA, CA, KAS and Civil Services Exam etc. Those whose annual family income is below Rs. 4,00,000/- are eligible for this one time financial assistance.

17.Self-employment Training for ex-servicemen
A district level vocational training is given to ex-servicemen for those who want to start self-employment ventures. Maximum amount Rs.10,000/- or actual fee whichever is less.

18. Financial Assistance for appearing in the competitive examination and facing the interview board
In order to help the Ex-servicemen and their dependents who are appearing for competitive exams and facing interview Boards a sum of Rs 10,000/-or actual fees whichever is less shall be provided.

19. Computer training for ex-servicemen
Training is provided at the district level to ex-servicemen to impart computer knowledge.

20. Financial Assistance to kidney patients for Dialysis
Under the scheme, a sum of Rs. 1000/- per dialysis upto a maximum of Rs.30,000/-is given to Ex-servicemen/ widows of Ex-servicemen/ dependents.

21. Awareness program at district/ taluk levels
With an aim to create awareness among the ex-servicemen and their widows by Central/ State Governments on various welfare and self-employment schemes implemented, Department of Sainik Welfare organizes seminars/ camps annually at district/ taluk level. Notification will be circulated through the media.

22. Medical After Care (AIDS) Grant
A monthly allowance of Rs.1,500/- is provided as AIDS Grant to ESM/Wife/Widow/dependent children.