Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)
✓ Information verified — June 2026"Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows" is a Welfare Scheme by the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided allowances towards the purchase of books.
What You Get
- Cash allowance for purchasing books and educational materials
- Support for children studying in government-recognized schools and colleges
- Financial assistance to reduce education costs for ESM families
Who Can Apply
- Age: 5–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Child or ward of a deceased or retired Ex-Serviceman
- Child of widow of an Ex-Serviceman
- Must be enrolled and studying in a government-recognized educational institution
- Should be an Indian citizen
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Ex-Serviceman Certificate
- 3. School/College Enrollment Proof
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Income Certificate
- 6. Death Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 5–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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