“Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs” is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹40,000/- is provided to the registered ESM / Widows of ESM / Dependents of ESM every three years, for the re-thatching & repair of their house.

Benefits

• The actual cost of damage or a maximum of ₹40,000/- is provided for the re-thatching and repair of the house.
• The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT as decided by the Management Committee.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be an Ex-serviceman/Widow of an Ex-serviceman/Dependent of an Ex-serviceman.
• The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
• The applicant should be receiving Subsistence Allowance.
• The applicant should be living in a thatched house.

Exclusion

The scope of this scheme will not apply to those ESM / living spouse/widows who are re-employed as regular / deemed to be regular in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations and self-employed IT assesses.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Visit the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Puducherry – 605013 to request the application form.
• Step 2: Fill in mandatory fields, paste a photograph, and attach documents.
• Step 3: Submit the application to the Rajya Sainik Board.
• Step 4: Receive a receipt from the authority.

Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances

• Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry – 605013
• Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
• Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in

Documents Required

• Identity Card of the ESM/ Widow of ESM.
• Discharge Certificate of Ex-Serviceman.
• Declaration by the ESM/ Widow of ESM.
• Bill for the Re-thatching and/or Repair of the House.
• Any other document, as required.