Financial Assistance to Para/Tetra/Hemi Plegic Ex-Servicemen

Financial Assistance to Para/Tetra/Hemi Plegic Ex-Servicemen provides monthly cash support of ₹3,000 to Ex-Servicemen who are permanent residents of Haryana and have been medically certified with 100% disability from paraplegia, tetraplegia, or hemiplegia. Applications for 2026-27 are being accepted online through the Antyodaya-SARAL portal of the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana.

This scheme helps ex-servicemen who are fully incapacitated and cannot settle back into civil life. The monthly payment can be taken along with any disability pension from the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, as long as the applicant does not receive similar cash support from any other department of the Haryana Government.

Financial Assistance to Para/Tetra/Hemi Plegic Ex-Servicemen

This state level scheme of Haryana supports retired soldiers suffering from total incapacitation due to paraplegia, tetraplegia, or hemiplegia. Eligible ex-servicemen get a fixed monthly amount to cover their daily needs and treatment costs, which makes life a little easier for them and their families.

Haryana also runs many other welfare measures for retired soldiers. One of them is Financial Assistance to Ex-Servicemen of and above the Age of 60 Years and their Widows, which can be checked separately on sarkariyojana.com.

Key Information

Benefits

Eligible ex-servicemen receive ₹3,000 every month through this scheme. The amount also gets an annual increase of ₹400, which has been applied every November since November 1, 2017.

Please note: Once the competent authority approves a case, payments start from the first day of the following month, provided all documents are in order.

Eligibility

To get this financial support, ex-servicemen need to meet these conditions:

1. Applicant should be a bona fide resident of Haryana.
2. Applicant should be an Ex-Serviceman suffering from paraplegia, tetraplegia, or hemiplegia.
3. Applicant should be declared 100% disabled and unable to earn a living in civil life.
4. For hemiplegic cases, the disability should remain 100% even six months after the initial medical event.
5. Applicant should not be residing in a government-funded paraplegic home.
6. Applicant should not receive other financial support from any Haryana government department.

Example: If Ravi, an Ex-Serviceman from Karnal, is 100% disabled due to paraplegia, he qualifies for the support provided he does not live in a government-funded home and receives no other state level welfare pension.

Application Process

Applications are accepted online through the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. The service is listed as "Financial Assistance to Para Tetra Plegic Ex Servicemen" under the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department.

STEP 1 - Open saralharyana.gov.in and register as a new user by clicking 'New User' under the sign-in section. Existing users can log in directly with their credentials.

STEP 2 - After login, select 'Apply for Services' and search for the scheme under the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department.

STEP 3 - Download the required template forms and fill in all details correctly.

STEP 4 - Upload the required documents, including the Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID), then verify the details with the OTP sent to the registered mobile number.

STEP 5 - Submit the application and keep the reference number safe for tracking. The Zila Sainik Board reviews the case and sends eligible applications to the Rajya Sainik Board for final approval. Service is normally delivered within 60 days of submission.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:

1. Copy of Ex-Servicemen Identity Card
2. Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
3. Aadhaar Card
4. Original Discharge Book
5. Haryana Resident Certificate
6. Revenue report verified by a Tehsildar
7. Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar
8. Medical certificate confirming percentage of disability
9. Non-Employment Certificate
10. Affidavit regarding non-admission in a paraplegic home

Application Status

Applicants can track their application status online at Antyodaya-SARAL Status Portal using the reference ID received after submission.

References

View Official Scheme Guidelines | Antyodaya-SARAL Portal | Official Notification

FAQ's

How much financial assistance does this scheme provide?

Eligible ex-servicemen receive ₹3,000 per month, with an annual increment of ₹400 applied every November.

Who qualifies for this assistance?

Ex-Servicemen who are residents of Haryana, suffer from 100% disability (paraplegia, tetraplegia, or hemiplegia), and are unable to work in civil society are eligible.

Does an existing beneficiary need to reapply every year?

No. If the case has been approved once, there is no need to reapply. The applicant only needs to submit the annual survival verification document every April to the revenue authorities to keep payments going.

How can an applicant track the application status?

The status can be checked at status.saralharyana.nic.in using the reference ID received after submission.

What happens if support is received from another Haryana government department?

If financial support is received from another department, the applicant will be disqualified and permanently barred from this scheme.