Organisation : Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Scholarship Name : RMEWF Financial Assistance For Funeral of ESM
Applicable For : Applicant Widow Of An ESM
Applicable State/UTs : All India
Website : https://online.ksb.gov.in/index.htm
KSB Financial Assistance For Funeral of ESM
This scheme for grant of money to a widow for funeral of her ESM husband was introduced. This scheme to provide financial assistance to widows of ESM was started in May 2007 with an amount of Rs 5,000/-.
Related : KSB RMEWF Financial Assistance for Education of Children/Widows of ESM : www.scholarships.net.in/13526.html
Aim
The aim of this aid gratis is to provide financial assistance to a widow for the last rites of her ESM husband.
Eligibility Conditions
The following criteria must be fulfilled-
(a) Applicant must be widow of an ESM.
(b) Should be of rank Havildar & below.
(c) Should be recommended by respective ZSB.
(d) Should not have taken money from ADLRS (Army/Navy/AF) for the funeral.
Financial Assistance
For funeral out of AFFDF is provided as onetime of Rs.5000/-.
Application
Application should be made on the prescribed application format with recommendation of the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) on it. A specimen application form is placed at Annexure 1.
Copies of the following documents duly attested by the concerned ZSWO must accompany the application-
(a) Complete Service Discharge Certificate/Book.
(b) Death Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
(c) Widow I-Card issued by concerned ZSB.
(d) A certificate from widow stating that she has not availed ADLRS assistance.
(e) Details of Bank A/c No (in PNB/SBI only) and IFS Code.
How to Apply?
Just follow the below steps to apply for the RMEWF Financial Assistance For Funeral of ESM.
Steps :
Step 1 : Go to the official website of KSB through provided above.
Step 2 : Read the instructions carefully and click on the “Apply Online” button at the end of the page.
Step 3 : Follow the guideline banner to fill Registration form.
Step 4 : Kindly fill the Part1 and Part2 to get Registered Successfully.
Step 5 : After successfully registration. User will get activation link to his/her email, kindly click on activation link.
Step 6 : After clicking on activation link, A window will appear and by putting your User Name (Login ID) and Pass Word, it will takes you to your dashboard and click on login button and login with login credentials.
Step 7 : After login click on “New Application” and choose the Scholarship Scheme.
Step 8 : Please fill all the boxes which appear in the window in Part-1, Part-2 & Part-3 and Scan all required documents in original and upload legible documents at right place of application.
Channel of Application
The application must be submitted by an eligible widow at her respective ZSB at the earliest. The ZSWO will scrutinize the application and if found correct in all respects, will forward it (hard copy as well as soft copies) along with other applications on a monthly basis, direct to KSB Sectt for payment. Old cases will not be entertained.
Payment Procedure
After approval of the Competent Authority, the approved list of applicants will be processed for payment by Welfare Section.
After verifying the ESM’s service number, name, bankers IFS Code and account number, the Welfare Section will forward the payment instructions to the Accounts Section, who will make the payments directly via ECS or by an account payee cheque.