“Cash Grant in lieu of Sewing Machine” is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹10,000/- is provided to the Widows of Ex-servicemen for the purchase of a Sewing Machine. This scheme applies only to the Widows of the ESM registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

• A Cash Grant of ₹10,000/- is provided for the purchase of a Sewing Machine.
• The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be the Widow of an Ex-serviceman.
• The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
• The scope of this scheme will also apply to those ESM / living spouse/widows who are re-employed in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations and self-employed IT assesses.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format from the Official Website or visit the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Puducherry to request a hard copy.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of all mandatory documents.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.

Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances

Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puduchery Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Documents Required

• ID Card of the Widow.
• ID Card of the late Ex-Serviceman.
• Discharge Certificate of Ex-Serviceman.
• Declaration by the Widow.
• Passport-size photograph of the Widow.