Housing Assistance Grant
The scheme provides financial support to widows/dependents of soldiers martyred in wars and border clashes, as well as to war-disabled retired soldiers. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time grant of ₹2 lakhs for the construction or repair of a house during their lifetime.
About the Housing Assistance Grant Scheme
The "Housing Assistance Grant" scheme is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme provides financial support to widows/dependents of soldiers martyred in wars and border clashes, as well as to war-disabled retired soldiers. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time grant for the construction or repair of a house during their lifetime.
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Benefits
- A one-time grant of ₹2,00,000/- for the construction/ repair of the house.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be either:
- A widow or dependent of a soldier martyred in a war or border clash, or
- A war-disabled retired soldier.
- The grant is provided only once in a lifetime for the purpose of building construction or repair.
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How to Apply for Housing Assistance Grant
Application mode: Offline
- The application form can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office and must be submitted to the concerned office.
- The following documents are required to be attached with the application: Attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier, Attested copy of the Part-II Order of Battle Casualty, Certificate of Dependents, Estimation of Building Construction/Repair Work issued by the Junior/Assistant Engineer, Certificate from the District Sainik Welfare Officer confirming that no Residential Assistance has been availed by the applicant from the State Government in the past.
- After verification at the District Sainik Welfare Office level, eligible applicants are provided the sanctioned amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Housing Assistance Grant scheme?
The &quot;Housing Assistance Grant&quot; scheme is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme provides financial support to widows/dependents of soldiers martyred in wars and border clashes, as well as…
Who is eligible for Housing Assistance Grant?
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. The applicant must be either: A widow or dependent of a soldier martyred in a war or border clash, or A war-disabled retired soldier. The grant is provided only once in a lifetime for the purpose of building construction or repair. <br
What benefits does Housing Assistance Grant provide?
A one-time grant of ₹2,00,000/- for the construction/ repair of the house.
How can I apply for Housing Assistance Grant?
The application form can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office and must be submitted to the concerned office. The following documents are required to be attached with the application: Attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier, Attes…
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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