RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Vocational Training Of Widows Of Ex-Servicemen

Key facts

Benefit	₹20,000 (one-time)
Who	Widows of Ex-Servicemen
How paid	Directly via Electronic Clearing System (ECS)
Implemented by	Kendriya Sainik Board
Official portal	ksb.gov.in
Application window	Apply after completing vocational training, check official portal for details.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000 after completing their vocational training. This support aims to help them become gainfully employed.

Who can apply

Women / girls only
For: widow
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Eligible applicants are widows of ex-servicemen of rank up to Havildar, who are not income tax payers and have no government employees in their family. They must also belong to poor households and have successfully completed vocational training.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat's official website.

Visit ksb.gov.in and click on 'Register' on the homepage.
Fill in the registration form with the required details and upload a photo.
Save the application and check your registered email for an activation link.
Log in using your username, password, and verification code.
Select the scheme and complete the application form with necessary details.
Upload the required documents, attested by the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO).
Submit the application for verification and await further processing.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Complete Service Discharge Certificate/Book
Copy of Widow I-Card
Certificate from institute after completion of training
Certificate from ZSWO that widow after vocational training is gainfully employed
Details of Bank A/c No (in PNB/SBI only) and IFS Code

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not approved	Ensure all required documents are submitted and verified by the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer.
Payment not received	Check if the application has been approved and verify bank details with the Welfare department.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for multiple vocational courses?

No, this scheme provides a one-time benefit for only one vocational course.

Can I apply while pursuing vocational training?

Applications can only be submitted after successfully completing the vocational training.

Can I use bank details from any bank?

Only account details from State Bank of India (SBI) or Punjab National Bank (PNB) are accepted for this application.

Will old cases of financial assistance be considered?

No, old cases will not be entertained under this scheme.

What documents are required for the application?

Required documents include a Complete Service Discharge Certificate, Widow I-Card, training completion certificate, and bank account details.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.