“Grant to Meritorious Wards of ESM in Sports: National / International Level” is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the meritorious wards of the ESM are provided grants for their achievements in sports at national and international levels. The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of the achievement.

Benefits

• Grant of ₹50,000/- for achievements in sports at the international level.
• Grant of ₹30,000/- for achievements in sports at the national level.
• The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an Ex-Serviceman (ESM).
• The ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
• The event should be organised by a body approved/recognized by the Government.
• The applicant should have achieved merit in a sport at the national/international level.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form from the Official Website or visit the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Puducherry to request a hard copy.
• Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the photograph, and attach self-attested copies of all documents.
• Step 3: Submit the form and documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
• Step 4: A receipt will be assigned to the applicant.

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

Documents Required

• Relevant Certificates of Achievements in Sports at National/International Level.
• Attested Copies for Participation and Sponsorship.
• Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM.
• Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• First Page of Bank Passbook.