KNOW MORE ABOUT PENURY GRANT.

This scheme was introduced  in 1981 with financial assistance  of Rs.100/ per month for 20yrs. For non-pensioner ESM/their widows.  It was revised to 500 pm for 2 yrs in 2007 with an additional one time  grant of Rs.30000/-at the age of 70/75.

Then, in 2011, it was revised to 1000 pm for life irrespective of age of ESM or widows.

Later on in 2017, it was enhanced to 4000 pm( paid annually)per beneficiary.

 Now, our Govt  has enhanced the .Penury Grant to 8000/ pm from 01-11-2025 for deserving non-pensioner ESMs and their  widows.

Eligibilty  conditions:

 Yes, an ex-serviceman's widow can be eligible for the Penury Grant under the Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF), even if the veteran husband was not receiving the grant during his lifetime. [1, 2]

Eligibility Conditions for the Widow

·         Rank: The deceased husband must have been a non-pensioner Ex-Serviceman (ESM) of the rank of Havildar or equivalent (and below) from the Army, Navy, or Air Force. [1, 2]

·         Age Requirement: The widow must generally be 65 years of age or older on April 1 of the financial year in which she applies. (Note: The 65-year age limit is waived if the ESM was already receiving the Penury Grant before his demise). [1, 2]

·         Financial Status: She must be in financial distress or penury with no other regular source of income or financial assistance. [1, 2]

·         No Service Pension: The deceased veteran must not have been in receipt of a regular service pension. [1]

Grant Benefits

·         Amount: ₹8,000 per month (paid annually).

·         Duration: Lifetime relief, provided an annual life certificate is submitted. [1, 2]

How to Apply

1.   Log in or create an account on the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Web Portal and update your profile status to "Widow" with the date of death of the veteran. [1, 2]

2.   Upload mandatory documents, including the complete discharge book, death certificate, bank account details, ZSB ID, and penury certificate. [1, 2]