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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows

The scheme provides a monthly financial aid of ₹8,000 to ensure a respectful livelihood for World War-II veterans and their widows who are non-pensioners.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Madhya Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance: | Financial assistance of ₹8,000 per month is provided to non-pensioner world War-II veterans and their lawful widows. | Mode of Disbursement: | The financial assistance amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account through the District Sainik Welfare Office. | Frequency of Disbursement: | The financial assistance is disbursed monthly. | Expected Time of Disbursement: | Disbursement is made within one week of application verification and approval.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.; The applicant must be a non-pensioner World War-II veteran who served between 1 September 1939 and 14 August 1945, or his lawful widow.; The veteran must have been discharged from military service due to demobilization after the end of World War-II.; The applicant must not be receiving any pension from defense services or any other source.; In case of the veteran’s death, only the lawful widow is eligible for the benefit.; Upon the death of the widow, no other heir (children or relatives) becomes eligible.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible under this scheme?

Non-pensioner World War-II veterans and their lawful widows who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the amount of assistance provided?

Financial assistance of ₹8,000 per month.

Who verifies the applications?

The application verifies by the District Sainik Welfare Office.

What is the mode of disbursement?

Direct bank transfer to the beneficiary’s account.

Is there an income limit?

No specific income limit mention in the guidelines.

Can heirs other than the widow claim benefits?

No, after the widow’s death, no heir is eligible.

What is the processing time for approval?

The processing time within one week of application verification.

Is there any application fee?

No, the process is free of cost.

Where can one get more information?

From the District Sainik Welfare Office or the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Bhopal.