FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MARRIAGE OF ESM DAUGHTERS

Indian Military Veterans

This scheme provides financial assistance to Pensioner/Non-Pensioner Ex-Servicemen (ESM) up to the rank of Havildar or equivalent in the Navy/Air Force. The scheme was started in way back in the year 1981 with an amount of Rs 3,000/- per daughter. This was revised in May 2007 to Rs 16,000/- per head and applicable up to two daughters.

Aim

The aim of this aid gratis is to provide financial assistance to ESM or widows up to the rank of Havildar for marriage of their daughters.

Financial Assistance

Paid out of AFFDF is provided for marriage of daughters of an eligible ESM or widow and remarriage of widows, at a rate of Rs.16,000/- per daughter (maximum two).

Eligibility Conditions

The following criteria must be fulfilled:-

    (a) Applicant must be an ESM or his widow.
    (b) Should be of rank Havildar & below.
    (c) The daughter should be above 18 years of age.
    (d) Should be recommended by respective ZSB.
    (e) Should not have obtained any financial grant for this purpose from State/Service.

Application

Application should be made on the prescribed application form with the recommendation of respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) on it. A specimen application form is placed at Annexure 1. Copies of the following documents duly attested by respective ZSWO must accompany the application:-

    (a) Discharge Book/Document (must have entry regarding daughter).
    (b) Proof of Age of the daughter.
    (c) Proof of Marriage - Certificate from Registrar/Village Sarpanch.
    (d) A Certificate from Applicant that he/she has not taken any money / assistance / grant from respective State Govt / Services towards the daughter's marriage.
    (e) Details of Bank A/c No (in PNB/SBI only) and IFS Code.