RMEWF- Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of ESM

RMEWF Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of ESM gives steady money help to the orphaned children of Ex-Servicemen (ESM). Eligible children get ₹3,000 per month, paid once a year, to manage their education and daily living costs. Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), the Ministry of Defence body, runs this scheme for the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, and it is open for new applications.

The grant is paid out of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF). It started in May 2007 with ₹500 per month and went up to ₹1,000 per month in October 2011. Since 1 April 2022, the amount has stayed at ₹3,000 per month for all applicants. The payment goes straight to the child's bank account, so there is no middleman involved.

RMEWF Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of ESM - Introduction

This scheme is a small measure of relief for children who have lost both parents, one of whom served in the Armed Forces. Losing both the Ex-Serviceman and his spouse can leave a young child helpless, more so when the parent had no pension. Through this grant, KSB helps such children carry on with their studies and settle down.

Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat runs the implementation with help from Zila Sainik Boards (ZSB) and Rajya Sainik Boards (RSB). The main aim is to give a steady support to the children of the brave Ex-Servicemen during a very hard time in their life.

Key Information

Benefits

Eligible children get financial help of ₹3,000 per month, which is paid once a year. This direct cash support helps orphans cover daily living and study costs. KSB pays it directly into the bank account through the Electronic Clearing Service (ECS), which keeps the whole process clear and on time.

The grant, once approved, stays valid for the whole period of eligibility. For daughters, it continues till marriage. For sons, it stops automatically from the month after they turn 21 years.

Eligibility

To get the benefit of this scheme, the child needs to meet the conditions given below:

1. The applicant must be a legitimate child of an Ex-Serviceman, and the child's details must be recorded in the official Service Book.
2. A son must be below 21 years of age, or the child must be an unmarried daughter.
3. Both parents, the Ex-Serviceman as well as the spouse, must be deceased.
4. The application must be recommended by the local Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) after checking.

Application Process

Eligible children can register and apply online through the official Kendriya Sainik Board online registration portal. After the online part, the printed application has to be submitted with documents to the local Zila Sainik Board for verification.

New User Registration:

1. Select the Register option on the KSB portal.
2. Fill the registration form with name, Aadhaar card number, email ID, mobile number, and bank account details.
3. Create a secure password for the account.
4. After registration, the portal gives a User ID and password for login.

Steps to Apply:

1. Log in using the User ID and password.
2. Open New Application and choose this scheme.
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct details.
4. Upload required documents such as photograph, identity proof, and bank passbook.
5. Save the application and take a printout.
6. Submit the printed application with supporting documents to the District Sainik Board for checking.

Once the application reaches the KSB Secretariat, officials check and approve it. The final payment is sent to the bank account as per the availability of funds.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready before applying. Original copies must be attested by the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) and attached with the application:

• Service Discharge Book or document with the child's details.
• Death certificate of both parents.
• Dependent Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Board.
• Birth certificate of each orphan.
• Certificate from a competent authority confirming an unmarried daughter.
• Bank account details along with the IFS code.

References

Download the sample application form for the Orphan Child grant and the unmarried and life certificate format from the KSB portal before applying.

For the official rules and the full application flow, see the KSB welfare grant page for Orphan Children of ESM. A list of all KSB welfare schemes is available on the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare website.

FAQ's

What is the purpose of this scheme?

The purpose is to give money relief and support to orphan children of Ex-Servicemen so they can manage their education and living costs after losing both parents.

How much financial assistance will the child receive?

The child gets ₹3,000 per month, which is paid as a single annual sum.

Who runs this scheme?

Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat runs the scheme under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence.

Who can apply?

Sons below 21 years of age and unmarried daughters of deceased Ex-Servicemen and their spouses can apply.

What happens when the daughter gets married?

The financial help stops once the daughter gets married.

Up to what age does a son get the grant?

A son gets the grant till he turns 21. It stops automatically from the month after his 21st birthday.

Which documents are required for the application?

The parent's Service Discharge Book, death certificates of both parents, birth certificate, bank account details, and an unmarried certificate for a daughter are required.

Is the payment made every month?

No. The amount is worked out monthly but is paid once a year.

How is the payment made?

The amount is sent directly to the bank account through the Electronic Clearing Service (ECS).