Madhya Pradesh government is running the Grants-in-aid and Monthly Grants to Soldiers Decorated with Gallantry Decorations scheme in 2026 for soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state who have won gallantry awards. Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹12,000 to ₹20,00,000 and a monthly allowance of ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 is paid, going by the class of the award.
Home Department of Madhya Pradesh runs this scheme through the Directorate of Sainik Welfare and its district offices. Applications are taken offline at the District Sainik Welfare Office all through the year. There is no last date, and no fee.
Gallantry Award Grants Scheme in Madhya Pradesh
Money given here is a mark of respect for bravery shown in duty. Awards recognised by the President's Secretariat, like Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra and Sena, Nau Sena and Vayu Sena medals, are covered. Both serving soldiers and retired ex-servicemen who belong to Madhya Pradesh can claim it.
As on 05 August 2026, no change has been notified in the grant amounts or the eligibility rules. The scheme is open and district Sainik Welfare offices are taking forms as usual. Anyone who won a gallantry award recently, including in the Republic Day 2026 awards list, can apply once the award notification copy is with them.
Apply Offline at District Sainik Welfare Office
Whole process is offline. It is short, and the district office staff help with the paperwork.
STEP 1 - Go to your nearest District Sainik Welfare Office during working hours and tell the staff that you want to apply for the gallantry award grant.
STEP 2 - Take the prescribed application form from the counter and fill every column with correct details, mainly your award name, award year and the notification number given by the President's Secretariat.
STEP 3 - Attach photocopies of all required documents and self-attest them wherever the form asks for it.
STEP 4 - Get the recommendation of the District Sainik Welfare Officer on the form and submit the signed application at the same office. Keep the receipt safe for follow-up.
STEP 5 - After checking, the approved amount is sent to your bank account, so give a bank passbook copy with the correct IFSC code.
Scheme Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Grants-in-aid and Monthly Grants to Soldiers Decorated with Gallantry Decorations |
| Level | State scheme |
| Beneficiary State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | Home Department, through Directorate of Sainik Welfare |
| One-Time Grant | ₹12,000 to ₹20,00,000 |
| Monthly Allowance | ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 |
| Benefit Type | Cash benefit |
| Application Mode | Offline process at District Sainik Welfare Office |
| Official Website | sainikkalyan.mp.gov.in |
Benefit Amount
Two kinds of payment are given under this scheme. One is a lump sum paid once after the award is confirmed, and the other is a monthly amount that keeps coming.
| Type of Benefit | Amount Range |
|---|---|
| One-Time Grant | ₹12,000 to ₹20,00,000 |
| Monthly Allowance | ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 |
Exact figure depends on the class of the decoration. Top awards such as Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra fall in the highest bracket, and other medals get lower slabs. District Sainik Welfare Officer can tell you the slab for your award.
Who Can Apply
Rules are simple and only two conditions matter here.
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, and a domicile certificate is needed as proof.
- Applicant should be a serving soldier, retired soldier or ex-serviceman who has got a gallantry award recognised by the President's Secretariat.
Required Documents
Keep these papers ready before going to the office, it saves a second trip.
- Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh in the applicant's name.
- Attested copy of the gallantry award notification issued by the President's Secretariat.
- Affidavit or self-declaration saying the details are correct and no duplicate benefit is being claimed for the same award.
- Bank account details with passbook copy for the payment.
- Recommendation letter from the District Sainik Welfare Officer.
- Discharge book or service certificate for ex-servicemen, and identity proof such as Aadhaar.
Help Number and Contact
For any doubt about the form or the payment status, contact your District Sainik Welfare Office first. State level complaints and scheme questions can also be raised on the Madhya Pradesh CM Helpline number 181, which works for all state schemes.
Other Madhya Pradesh Schemes for Soldiers
Soldiers and their families in the state also get support under a few more schemes run by the same department.
Have a look at Financial Assistance to Recipients of Service Medal in Madhya Pradesh and Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows for details.
References
Madhya Pradesh Scheme Guidelines on CM Helpline Portal
Directorate of Sainik Welfare Madhya Pradesh Official Website
Home Department Madhya Pradesh Sainik Welfare Page
FAQ's
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Serving soldiers and ex-servicemen who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh and hold a gallantry award recognised by the President's Secretariat can apply.
How much is the one-time grant?
It ranges from ₹12,000 to ₹20,00,000, and the slab depends on the class of the gallantry decoration.
How much monthly allowance is paid?
Monthly payment is between ₹1,500 and ₹5,000, again as per the award category.
Is there any application fee?
No fee is charged. Forms are given free at the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Can the form be filled online?
No online form is available for this scheme in 2026. Application has to be given at the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Where should the application be submitted?
At the District Sainik Welfare Office of the district where the applicant lives.
Can a soldier from another state apply?
No. Only permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh are covered under this state scheme.
Is there a last date to apply?
No last date has been fixed. Applications are taken through the year once the award notification is received.