“Uniform Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)” is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Wards studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided allowances towards purchase of their uniform.

Benefits

• School Level: ₹2,000 per annum.
• Other Courses: ₹2,500 per annum.

*The rate listed above or the actual cost, whichever is less, is reimbursed via RTGS/NEFT.

Eligibility

• Ward of an Unemployed ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
• Applicant must be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
• The Ward should be studying in a Government-recognized Institution.
• Applicable for up to two wards.

Exclusion

• Not applicable for repeating the same class.
• Wards receiving academic scholarships or tuition fee reimbursements from other sources are not eligible.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Print the prescribed application form.
• Step 2: Fill in all mandatory fields and attach self-attested copies of documents.
• Step 3: Submit to the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Puducherry – 605013 within three months of course completion.
• Step 4: Receive a receipt of application.

Queries/Complaints

• Phone: (+91)(0413) 2253107
• Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Documents Required

• Identity Card of the ESM / Widow.
• Discharge Certificate of the ESM.
• Proof of Successful Completion of Course.
• Management Quota Certificate (if applicable).
• Original fee receipt with breakdown of fees.
• Declaration.
• Birth Certificate and Study Certificate of the Ward.
• First page of Bank Passbook.