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Central Government Scheme Ministry Of Defence

Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)

The scheme provides financial assistance of a maximum of ₹ 1,00,000 from the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) for the procurement of modified scooters, crutches and wheelchairs for Ex-Servicemen who are disabled after their retirement from service with a disability of 50% or more.

Female Male Ex Servicemen Rural area Urban area Persons with disability
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Defence
Scheme Level
Central
Applicable In
All India (Central Scheme)
Category
Health & Wellness
How to Apply
Offline
Apply on Official Portal

About the Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks) Scheme

The scheme "Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen(All Ranks)" by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare of the Ministry of Defence, provide financial assistance for the procurement of modified scooter for those Ex-Servicemen (ESM), who are disabled after their retirement from service with disability of 50% or more. After their retirement, most of the ESMs continue to be engaged in physically challenging activities/work. Some of them unfortunately become handicapped due to accidents etc after their retirement and need mobility equipment such as modified scooters, crutches and wheelchairs to carry on with their life. To procure mobility requirements, the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) provides financial assistance to disabled ESMs from the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF).

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Benefits

  • Maximum Financial Assistance: Financial assistance of up to ₹1,00,000/- is provided for the purchase of eligible mobility equipment.- Re-Application Provision: The beneficiary may apply for new mobility equipment after the completion of 10 years from the date of purchase of the previous equipment.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant should be an Ex-Serviceman.
  • The applicant should be disabled after retirement from the service.
  • The percentage of the disability should be 50% or more.
  • The applicant should not be covered under a similar scheme of the Army/Navy/Air Force.
  • The application of the applicant should be recommended by the respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB).
  • The applicant should be capable of personally utilizing the mobility equipment provided.

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How to Apply for Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)

Application mode: Offline

Step 1: In the Registration Form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents.

Step 2: Fill in the verification code, and click &quot;Submit&quot; to complete your registration.

Step 3: Take a print of the submitted registration form, attach the self-attested copies of the required documents, and submit the same at the respective ZSB.

> Post-Application Processes

Step 1: The Zila Sainik Welfare Office (ZSWO) will scrutinize the application, and if found correct in all respects, will forward it directly to Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat for payment.

Step 2: On receipt at the KSB Secretariat, the Welfare Section-in-Charge will assign the application to a particular clerk who will enter desired data from the applications into the computer. Another clerk will be designated to check the correctness of the entries.

Step 3: The Section-in-Charge will verify the same and put up the case in the relevant file for processing to JD(Welfare) who will obtain the approval of the Secretary, KSB.

Step 4: After approval at KSB, the application will be processed for payment.

> Track Application Status

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) and click the “Status of Application”.

Step 2: Enter your DAK ID and the verification code. Click on the “Search” button to check the status of your application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks) scheme?

The scheme &amp;quot;Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen(All Ranks)&amp;quot; by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare of the Ministry of Defence, provide financial assistance for the procurement of modified scooter for those Ex-Serv…

Who is eligible for Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)?

The applicant should be an Ex-Serviceman. The applicant should be disabled after retirement from the service. The percentage of the disability should be 50% or more. The applicant should not be covered under a similar scheme of the Army/Navy/Air Force. The application of the applicant should be rec…

What benefits does Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks) provide?

Maximum Financial Assistance: Financial assistance of up to ₹1,00,000/- is provided for the purchase of eligible mobility equipment.- Re-Application Provision: The beneficiary may apply for new mobility equipment after the completion of 10 years from the date of purchase of the previous equipment.…

How can I apply for Financial Assistance For Procuring Mobility Equipment To Disabled Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)?

Step 1: In the Registration Form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents. Step 2: Fill in the verification code, and click &quot;Submit&quot; to complete your registration. Step 3: Take a print of the submitted registration form, attach the self-attested copies of the re…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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