Marriage Grant for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows of Ex-servicemen (other than War Widows) is a supportive scheme run by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. It gives financial support of ₹11,000 to widows of non-war veteran ex-servicemen for the wedding of up to two eligible daughters who are at least 18 years old. Registration is open and eligible families can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
This grant is meant to ease the money burden of a daughter's wedding for widows whose husbands served the country but were not war casualties. The benefit is available for up to two daughters, and the claim is checked carefully by the Zila Sainik Board secretaries before the amount is released.
Marriage Grant for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows of Ex-servicemen (other than War Widows) - Introduction
This scheme is designed to offer financial support of ₹11,000 to the widows of ex-servicemen, excluding war widows, to help meet the expenses of their daughter's wedding. A widow can receive this grant for up to two of her daughters, provided they have completed the age of 18 years. The whole process is handled online through the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal of Haryana.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Marriage Grant for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows of Ex-servicemen (other than War Widows) |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Haryana |
| Financial Benefit | ₹11,000 |
| Implementing Agency | Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana |
| Application Mode | Online via Antyodaya-SARAL Portal |
Benefits
This scheme provides a helpful financial grant of ₹11,000 to eligible widows to support the marriage costs of their daughters. The benefit can be claimed for up to two daughters who are aged 18 years or older. The grant is paid as a cash amount to help cover the wedding expenses of the family.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this support, the applicant should meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana.
- The applicant should be the widow of an ex-serviceman who was not a war casualty, meaning she is not a war widow.
- The daughter for whom the application is made must be at least 18 years old at the time of applying.
- The widow is entitled to claim this benefit for a maximum of two daughters.
- The widow should generally remain unmarried. If she has remarried, she must have married the real brother of her late husband to stay eligible.
Note: The Zila Sainik Board secretaries will carefully verify all claims to make sure the funds reach the right families.
Application Process
Applicants can apply for the grant online through the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. The process is divided into registration, filling the application, and tracking the status. Steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. If you are not registered, click on the New User link under the Sign in Here section.
STEP 2 - Enter your basic details such as name, email ID, mobile number, password and state, then click Submit. Confirm your account using the OTP sent to your email and phone.
STEP 3 - Log in using your registered credentials. After login, click on Apply for Services and then View all Available Services.
STEP 4 - Search for the scheme and download any necessary forms or templates provided on the portal. Click Proceed to Apply and enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) to fetch your family data.
STEP 5 - Select the beneficiary name and verify it through the OTP sent to the family member. Fill in the required information, upload scanned copies of your documents, preview your application and click Submit.
STEP 6 - To check the progress of your application, visit the Application Status Portal and enter your department name, scheme name and application reference ID.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before starting the application so that the process goes smoothly:
- Valid identity proof of the widow.
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID).
- Original Discharge Book of the late ex-serviceman.
- Domicile Certificate of Haryana.
- Active bank passbook linked to the Aadhaar Card.
- A government-issued photo ID such as Ration Card, Voter ID, PAN or Driving License.
- P.P.O document.
- Death certificate of the ex-serviceman.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Class 10th (Matriculation) certificate for age verification.
- Official wedding card.
References
For more details, you can visit these official links:
FAQ's
What financial assistance is offered under this Yojana?
The scheme provides a grant of ₹11,000 to help with wedding expenses for up to two daughters of eligible widows.
Who qualifies for this financial aid?
Any widow of a non-war veteran ex-serviceman who resides in Haryana and whose daughter is at least 18 years old is eligible.
Is there a residency requirement for applicants?
Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Haryana to qualify for this benefit.
Can I apply if I have remarried?
Yes, the widow remains eligible only if she has married the real brother of her late husband.
Is there an age limit for the daughter?
Yes, the daughter must have reached the age of 18 years at the time of application.
How many daughters can benefit from this?
The grant can be claimed for up to two daughters.
Where should I submit my application?
The application should be submitted online through the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
How do I check my application progress?
Application status can be tracked on the Application Status Portal using the application reference ID.