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This scheme offers financial aid of up to ₹40,000 every three years to registered Ex-Servicemen, their widows, Read More... or dependents in Puducherry for repairing their thatched houses. Applicants must be receiving a Subsistence Allowance. Read less

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The Union Territory of Puducherry, through its Department of Sainik Welfare, offers a helping hand to its ex-servicemen and their families. The 'Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs' scheme aims to ensure that retired defence personnel and their dependents can live in safe and well-maintained homes.

What Is This Scheme?

This is a welfare initiative managed by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund under the Department of Sainik Welfare in Puducherry. It provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to help them re-thatch and repair their houses. The goal is to support those living in thatched homes who might need help maintaining them.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scheme is designed for individuals who have served in the armed forces or are dependents of those who have. Specifically, it targets registered Ex-Servicemen (ESM), widows of Ex-Servicemen, and dependents of Ex-Servicemen residing in Puducherry. A key requirement is that the applicant must be currently receiving a Subsistence Allowance and living in a thatched house.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Maintaining a home, especially one with a thatched roof, can be challenging. This grant addresses that need by providing financial support to cover the costs of essential repairs and re-thatching. It ensures that veterans and their families have access to funds for home upkeep, contributing to their overall well-being and security. The scheme recognizes the service rendered by our soldiers and aims to provide practical support in their post-service life.

Objective

This scheme offers financial aid of up to ₹40,000 every three years to registered Ex-Servicemen, their widows, or dependents in Puducherry for repairing their thatched houses. Applicants must be receiving a Subsistence Allowance.

Benefits

Subsidy @ 50% on the cost of diagnostic study by technical institutions initiated through Financial Institutions/Banks/Government with a maximum of ₹50,000/-.

50% of fees (maximum ₹50,000/- per unit) will be reimbursed on implementing suggestions given by the experts in the field of technology, marketing and finance engaged to advise sick units.

Interest subsidy @ 5% per annum limited to ₹3,00,000/- per year for 3 years on additional finance disbursed by Banks/Financial Institutions for Rehabilitation.

*The interest subsidy will be paid through the financial institution.*The financial institution shall mean and include PIPDIC or any other Government Corporation, Scheduled Banks including Co-operative Banks.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be an Ex-serviceman, a widow of an Ex-serviceman, or a dependent of an Ex-serviceman.
The applicant must be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
Applicants must be currently receiving a Subsistence Allowance.
The applicant must reside in a thatched house that requires repair or re-thatching.

How To Apply

Applications for this scheme are accepted offline. Interested and eligible individuals need to submit their application form on a working day, during office hours, to the competent authority. The application should be submitted at the following address:

Rajya Sainik Board, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry,
261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013.

Documents Required

Identity Card of the Ex-Serviceman (ESM) or Widow of ESM.
Discharge Certificate of the Ex-Serviceman.
A Declaration signed by the Ex-Serviceman (ESM) or Widow of ESM.
Bill/Receipts for the Re-thatching and/or Repair of the House.
Any other document that the Department may deem necessary.

FAQ’s

Who is considered an ex-serviceman for this scheme?

For the purpose of this scheme, an 'Ex-Serviceman' is defined as someone who has served in any rank in the Regular Army, Navy, or Air Force of the Union of India and has been released from such service after the age of retirement generally applicable to the rank, or was released at his own request after completing not less than 10 years of service, or was released before completing 10 years of service due to injury or disability attributable to military service, or was released on completion of the specified period of engagement in the case of Short Service Commissioned/Emergency Commissioned Officers and were given gratuity at the time of release. You can find the detailed definition at https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen.

Can widows of ex-servicemen apply for this repair grant?

Yes, absolutely. The scheme is open to registered Ex-Servicemen, their widows, and their dependents. If you are the widow of an Ex-Serviceman and are registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry, you are eligible to apply.

How often can I receive this grant for thatched house repairs?

Eligible beneficiaries can receive this grant for the re-thatching and repair of their house every three years.

What's the maximum amount I can receive for my house repairs under this scheme?

You can receive financial assistance up to a maximum of ₹40,000 for the re-thatching and repair of your thatched house. This amount covers the actual cost of damage, or up to ₹40,000, whichever is less.

Which government department in Puducherry manages this scheme?

This welfare scheme is managed by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.

Do I need to be registered with a specific department to be eligible?

Yes, it is essential that the applicant (Ex-Serviceman, Widow of Ex-Serviceman, or Dependent of Ex-Serviceman) is registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

Where can I submit my application for the Thatched House Repair Grant?

You need to submit your application form in person at the Rajya Sainik Board, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, located at 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry - 605013. Ensure you submit it during working hours on a working day.

How will I receive the grant money if my application is approved?

If your application is approved, the grant amount, as decided by the Management Committee, will be transferred directly to your bank account through the RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) or NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) system.

Is there a specific type of house required for this grant?

Yes, this scheme is specifically for individuals living in a thatched house that requires re-thatching and repairs. You must be residing in such a house to be eligible.

What is the official website for the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?

You can find more information and details on the official website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry, which is: https://sainik.py.gov.in/.