Funeral Grant (Sainik Welfare)

What is Funeral Grant (Sainik Welfare)?

"Funeral Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, funeral Assistance of ₹12,000/- or ₹10,000/- is provided in the event of death of the ex-Serviceman (ESM) or of the Widow of the ESM respectively.

Benefit

- In case of death of the ESM, ₹12,000/- is provided to the ESM's Widow. - In the case of the death of the Widow of the ESM, ₹10,000/- is provided to a member of the ESM's family. - The assistance is provided immediately on occurrence with permission for burial/cremation from the appropriate authority (Death Certificate not required). - The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Level

State — Puducherry

Ministry / Dept.

Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- In case of death of the [ESM](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen), the applicant should be the ESM's Widow.- In case of death of the Widow of the ESM, the applicant should be any other member of the ESM's family. - The deceased ESM/ deceased Widow of the ESM, in their lifetime, shou

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Benefits

- In case of death of the ESM, ₹12,000/- is provided to the ESM's Widow. - In the case of the death of the Widow of the ESM, ₹10,000/- is provided to a member of the ESM's family. - The assistance is provided immediately on occurrence with permission for burial/cremation from the appropriate authority (Death Certificate not required). - The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   OR

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

   Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.

6. Step 6: Offline application — step 6

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

7. Step 7: Offline application — step 8

   Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances

8. Step 8: Offline application — step 9

   Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puduchery Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India

9. Step 9: Offline application — step 10

   Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107

10. Step 10: Offline application — step 11

    Email: [email protected]

11. Step 11: Offline application — step 12

    Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.