Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare)
The Festival Gift Coupons scheme provides financial assistance to eligible ex-servicemen and their widows in Puducherry.
Key facts
| Benefit | ₹4,000 yearly |
|---|---|
| Who | Ex-servicemen, Widows of ex-servicemen |
| How paid | Coupons collected in person |
| Implemented by | Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry |
| Official portal | https://sainik.py.gov.in |
| Application window | Coupons collected annually between November and January. |
Benefits
Eligible beneficiaries receive annual gift coupons worth ₹4,000. These coupons are distributed in person, typically between November and January.
Who can apply
- Age 60+
- For: ex-serviceman, widow
- Resident of Puducherry
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
Applicants must be ex-servicemen or widows of ex-servicemen aged 60 or older, residing in Puducherry. They should not be income tax payers and must not have any government employees in their family. Non-pensioners are eligible, while those re-employed in government or private sectors are excluded.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted offline to the Department of Sainik Welfare in Puducherry.
- Obtain the application form from the official website or the Rajya Sainik Board office.
- Complete the application form, including all mandatory fields and a recent passport-sized photograph.
- Attach required documents, including the identity card of the ex-serviceman or widow.
- Submit the filled application form and documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
- Receive a receipt for the submitted application from the authority.
Documents required
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Application not acknowledged | Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority upon submission of the application. |
| Coupons not received | Ensure to collect the coupons in person during the specified period, usually between November and January. |
Frequently asked questions
Who administers the Festival Gift Coupons scheme?
The scheme is managed by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.
What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
Applicants need to provide a recent passport-sized photograph and an identity card of the ex-serviceman or widow.
Can I apply if I am a government employee?
No, applicants must not have any government employees in their family to be eligible for this scheme.
Is there an income criterion for eligibility?
There is no income-related eligibility criterion for this scheme.
How can I track the status of my application?
Applicants cannot track their application status online but should request a receipt upon submission for confirmation.
Are widows of ex-servicemen eligible for this scheme?
Yes, widows of ex-servicemen are eligible as long as they meet the other criteria.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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