Vocational Training Grant for Widows of ESM – ₹50,000 Guide
Ex-Servicemen ki widows ke liye vocational training grant (₹50,000) — kaun eligible hai, kya documents chahiye, aur apply kaise karna hai, simple aur step-by-step.
🇮🇳 Chhota Parichay
Jab kisi ESM ka dehant ho jata hai, to widow par financial aur emotional zimmedari aa jati hai. Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) ki yeh scheme widows ko vocational training ke through self-reliant banane ke liye banayi gayi hai. Successful completion ke baad widow ko maximum ₹50,000 (one-time) ka financial assistance diya jata hai.
💡 Background
Scheme May 2007 me shuru hui thi (tab ₹20,000). Aaj training cost ko dhyan me rakhte hue assistance ka upper limit ₹50,000 tak set kiya gaya hai. Fund source: Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF).
🎯 Aim
Is scheme ka aim hai widows ko training ke zariye naukri ya self-employment laa dena — taaki wo apne aur parivaar ke liye sustainable income kama sakein.
💰 Financial Assistance
On successful completion of recognized vocational training, widow ko one-time upto ₹50,000 diya jayega. Training reputed institutes (RSB/ZSB centres, ITI, NIIT, recognized private institutes) se honi chahiye.
✅ Eligibility Conditions
- Applicant widow hona chahiye of an Ex-Serviceman (ESM) up to rank Havildar/equivalent.
- ESM ki service book me spouse ka entry hona chahiye.
- Training successfully complete honi chahiye aur completion certificate lagana mandatory hai.
- Recommendation required from respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) and Rajya Sainik Board (RSB).
📋 Documents Required (ZSWO Attested)
Application ke saath in documents ko attach karna hota hai:
- Complete Service Discharge Certificate / Book.
- Copy of Widow I-Card (ZSB issued).
- Training Completion Certificate from the institute.
- Certificate from ZSWO stating widow is gainfully employed after training (if applicable).
- Bank details (PNB/SBI account only) with IFSC code and account holder name.
Ensure sab documents clear, attested by ZSWO and properly scanned if digital copy required.
📝 Application Process – Step by Step
- Collect prescribed application form from Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) or download from KSB portal.
- Fill form with personal, service and training details. Attach required documents.
- Submit application at ZSB. ZSWO will scrutinize and recommend correct cases.
- ZSB forwards (hard & digital copy) recommended cases yearly in July to KSB Secretariat.
- KSB processes applications (files, vetting, batch-wise sanction) and forwards approved lists to Accounts for payment.
- Payment made directly to widow’s bank account as per fund availability.
Old/lapsed cases are not entertained — timely submission is important.
📆 Processing & Timeline
KSB usually processes applications in quarterly lots. Applications forwarded in July are considered in current financial cycle. After KSB approval, payments depend on fund availability and accounts processing.
🧾 Payment Procedure
After competent authority approval, Welfare Section verifies service number, name and bank details, then forwards the batch to Accounts Section. Payment is made directly into beneficiary’s bank account (NEFT/DBT) as per availability of AFFDF funds.
📌 Practical Tips
- Training institute should be recognized/reputed — keep certificate safe.
- Use PNB/SBI account as per KSB preference to avoid delays.
- Get all documents properly attested by ZSWO before submission.
- Submit application on time — yearly forwarding happens in July; late cases often rejected.
🧾 Example (Seedha Samjho)
Maan lijiye Smt. Geeta, widow of Havildar Sharma ji, ne 6-month computer course complete kiya at a recognized institute. Unhone ZSB me application aur training certificate jama kiya. RSB recommendation ke baad KSB approval mila aur unke SBI account me ₹50,000 transfer ho gaya. Is amount se Geeta ji ne laptop kharida aur freelancing start kar diya.
📞 Kahan Apply & Contact
Apply karne ke liye apne najdeeki Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) se sampark karein. ZSWO aapko form bharne aur documents verify karne me madad karega.
Official website: https://ksb.gov.in
🏁 Conclusion
Widows ke liye vocational training grant ek practical aur empowering initiative hai. ₹50,000 ka one-time support training complete karne ke baad widows ko job ya self-employment shuru karne me madad karta hai. Agar aap koi ESM widow jante hain to unhe is scheme ki jankari zarur dijiye — chhoti madad kabhi kabhi zindagi badal deti hai. 🇮🇳
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