STATE WISE WELFARE INITIATIVES FOR ESM

Andhra Pradesh

1.State Overview

• State Name: Andhra Pradesh
• Capital: Amaravati
• Total Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / War Widows / Widows: 1,08,245 (combined figure as reported)
• Reference Date of Data: 30 Jun 2025
• Number of Districts: 26 (covered by 13 ZSBs)
• Number of Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs): 13
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses / Aaram Grahs: 8 (several reported as demolished, dilapidated, or under renovation)
• State Welfare Administration Structure: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Andhra Pradesh, headed by Director, Sainik Welfare, supported by 13 Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs) covering all 26 districts.
• Key Highlights / Introductory Information:
  • Andhra Pradesh has one of the largest ESM populations among Indian states.
  • The state offers an extensive Financial Assistance scheme (24 categories, Sl. a-x) covering WW-II veterans, disabled ESM, education, marriage, funeral, and distress grants, alongside reservation quotas in 12 categories of educational institutions.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: Andhra Pradesh (Directorate of Sainik Welfare)
• Parent Department: Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
• Director/Secretary: Brigadier V. Venkata Reddy, VSM (Retd), Director, Sainik Welfare
• Address: H. No: 32-2-10 C, Hari Bandi Shivaji Road, Madhu Gardens, Moghalrajapuram, Vijayawada – 520 010
• Phone Numbers: 0866-2471233, 0866-2473331; Mob: 9177000036
• Email ID: sainikwelfare-ap[at]nic[dot]in, apsainik@gmail.com
• Website: www.sainikwelfare.ap.gov.in
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Andhra Pradesh (26 districts), administered through 13 ZSBs
• Other Important Details: Web application for Registration of Ex-Servicemen and Widows available at: https://www.sainikwelfare.com

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu of land (d) Annuity (e) One time grant.

• Family Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (beyond cash awards listed above).
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (general eligibility per category of award winner).
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State Honours: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

• Martyr NOK Benefits: Ex-Gratia (War Widows/NOKs) – 05 Lakhs
• Battle Casualty Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (covered under general Ex-Gratia category above).
• Physical Casualty Benefits: Covered under Disabled Soldiers categories (Double/Single Amputee, Burns/GSW) above
• War Widow Benefits: 05 Lakhs Ex-Gratia (War Widows/NOKs); also see Financial Assistance section for Sustenance Allowance (Sl. v) of Rs. 3000/- pm
• Disabled Soldier Benefits: Double Amputee – 03 Lakhs; Single Amputee – 02 Lakhs; Burns/GSW – 01 Lakh
• Benefits for Missing Personnel: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Special State Grants: Grant for Alleviation of Distress – Rs. 20,000/- due to Fire, Flood, Civil Riots, Accidental Deaths, and other Natural Calamities (Sl. w in Financial Assistance)
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Documents Required: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

• Welfare Grants: Covered above (Sl. p, w, x – awards, distress and spot assistance)
• Marriage Assistance: Daughter Marriage Grant – Rs. 25,000/- (restricted to 02 daughters) (Sl. e)
• Medical Assistance: Disabled ESM grants (Sl. c) – Rs. 5,000/- pm (100% disabled) and Rs. 8,000/- pm (bed ridden/vegetative)
• Funeral Assistance: Sl. f – Rs. 10,000/- (ESM), Rs. 7,000/- (wife of ESM), Rs. 5,000/- (children of ESM)
• Distress Grants: Sl. w – Rs. 20,000/- for fire, flood, civil riots, accidental deaths, natural calamities
• Disability Assistance: Sl. c, d – Disabled ESM (Rs. 5,000-8,000/- pm) and Disabled Children Grant (Rs. 2,500/- pm)
• Pension-related Grants: Sustenance Allowance (Sl. v) – Rs. 3,000/- pm pending Family Pension sanction
• Welfare Fund Schemes: Not reported in KSB Guidebook as a separate fund.
• Amount and Eligibility: See table above for full Sl. (a)-(x) breakdown
• Conditions and Remarks: See "Remarks" column in table above

6.Educational Concessions

• Scholarships: Scholarship of Rs. 30,000/- (OTG) for unemployed/unmarried children on completion of PhD/Doctorate; Rs. 50,000/- (OTG) for Higher Studies Abroad (MS) – from Financial Assistance Sl. (s)
• Educational Assistance: Education Grant Rs. 8,000/- pa (Intermediate to PG Courses), Rs. 10,000/- pa (Professional Courses) – Sl. (k)
• Fee Concessions: Tuition Fee Rs. 15,000/- pa on joining Sainik School (Sl. l)
• Reservations in Educational Institutions: See table above (12 categories, 1% to 3% or seat-based)
• Professional Course Benefits: Vocational Course Skill Development – 85% of cost (Max Rs. 20,000/-, once in lifetime) for ESM below 55 yrs (Sl. q)
• Benefits for Wards of Martyrs: On joining NDA – Rs. 30,000/- (OTG) for wards of ESM new entrants (Sl. n)
• Benefits for Children of Disabled Soldiers: Disabled Children Grant Rs. 2,500/- pm for 100% disabled child of all ranks (Sl. d); Special Education Grant Rs. 30,000/- pa or actual whichever lower, for orphan children of ESM (Sl. r)
• Hostel Assistance: Hostel Fee Rs. 10,000/- pa for wards of ESM pursuing higher studies and staying in hostel (Sl. m)
• Eligibility Conditions: As specified per scheme in the Remarks columns above
• Notes and Remarks: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

7.Employment Benefits

• Reservation in Government Jobs: Not specifically quantified in KSB Guidebook for Andhra Pradesh beyond educational quotas.
• Reservation in PSUs: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservation in Contractual Employment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Age Relaxation: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Examination Fee Relaxation: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Priority in Recruitment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Self-Employment Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Skill Development Programmes: Vocational Course Skill Development – 85% of cost (Max Rs. 20,000/-, once in lifetime) for ESM below 55 yrs at Govt recognised institutions (see Financial Assistance Sl. q)
• Employment Exchanges / Placement Cells: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Conditions and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

• Medical Benefits: Disabled ESM grants – Rs. 5,000/- pm (100% disabled), Rs. 8,000/- pm (bed ridden/vegetative); Medical after Care not separately specified for AP
• ECHS-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• CSD-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Travel Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Land Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Housing Benefits: House Tax exemption (see table above, Sl. a)
• Tax Benefits: Exemption from payment of House Tax (see table above, Sl. a)
• Utility Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State-specific Welfare Schemes: Compassionate Appointments for NOK (Sl. b); 24-scheme Financial Assistance package (see Section 5)
• Other Miscellaneous Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

• Booking Procedure: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Charges: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Email/Website: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Other Facilities and Remarks: Multiple rest houses are reported as demolished, dilapidated, or under renovation; bookings/enquiries to be made via respective ZSWO contact numbers listed above.

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 13 ZSBs covering 26 districts in Andhra Pradesh.

• Officer-in-Charge/Secretary: ZSWO (Zila Sainik Welfare Officer) for each ZSB – see table above
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Facilities Provided: Welfare assistance, registration, pension and grant facilitation, liaison for Sainik Rest Houses
• Other Important Information: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

Arunachal Pradesh

1.State Overview

• State Name: Arunachal Pradesh
• Capital: Itanagar
• Total Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / War Widows / Widows: 1,223
• Reference Date of Data: 30 Jun 2025
• Number of Districts: 27 (Anjaw, Changlang, Dibang Valley, East Kameng, East Siang, Kamle, Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, Leparada, Lohit, Longding, Lower Dibang Valley, Lower Siang, Lower Subansiri, Pakke Kessang, Namsai, Papum Pare, Shi Yomi, Siang, Tawang, Tirap, Upper Siang, Upper Subansiri, West Kameng, West Siang, Bichom, Keyi Panyor, plus Itanagar Capital Complex for administrative purposes)
• Number of Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs): 0 (Nil) – RSB Arunachal Pradesh directly covers all 27 districts
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses / Aaram Grahs: 1 (temporary SRH)
• State Welfare Administration Structure: Department of Sainik Welfare-cum-Rajya Sainik Board, Arunachal Pradesh, headed by Director-cum-Secretary. No ZSBs currently exist; case taken up with State Government and KSB for creation of 05 ZSBs.
• Key Highlights / Introductory Information:
  • Arunachal Pradesh has the smallest ESM population among the states covered in this batch (1,223).
  • Ex-Gratia benefits (War Widows/NOK – 50 Lakhs; Permanently Disabled – 10 Lakhs) are restricted to permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh employed in CAPF/Armed Forces.
  • The state currently operates with no Zila Sainik Boards.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: Department of Sainik Welfare-cum-Rajya Sainik Board
• Parent Department: Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
• Director/Secretary: Air Cmde RD Musabi (Retd), Director-cum-Secy
• Address: Zoo Road, Chimpu – Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – 791 113
• Phone Numbers: Mob: 9402583808
• Email ID: rsbarunita@gmail.com
• Website: Nil (as reported in KSB Guidebook)
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Arunachal Pradesh (27 districts), with no ZSBs – covered directly by RSB
• Other Important Details: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu of land (d) Annuity (e) One time grant.

• Family Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (beyond cash awards listed above).
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State Honours: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

• Martyr NOK Benefits: Ex-Gratia (War Widows/NOKs) – 50 Lakhs (restricted to permanent residents employed in CAPF/Armed Forces)
• Battle Casualty Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Physical Casualty Benefits: Grievous/Serious injury – Rs. 50,000/-
• War Widow Benefits: 50 Lakhs Ex-Gratia (War Widows/NOKs)
• Disabled Soldier Benefits: Permanently Disabled Soldiers – 10 Lakhs
• Benefits for Missing Personnel: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Special State Grants: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Eligibility Conditions: All Ex-Gratia benefits restricted to permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh who are employed in CAPF/Armed Forces.
• Documents Required: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

• Welfare Grants: Not reported in KSB Guidebook beyond the NDA grant above.
• Marriage Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Medical Assistance: Medical Treatment – Free to ESM in specific civil hospitals (see Welfare & Other Concessions)
• Funeral Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Distress Grants: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Disability Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (see Ex-Gratia section for disability-related grants).
• Pension-related Grants: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Welfare Fund Schemes: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Amount and Eligibility: On joining NDA and other academies – Rs. 2 Lakhs, for all permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh
• Conditions and Remarks: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

6.Educational Concessions

• Scholarships: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Educational Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Fee Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservations in Educational Institutions: Quota for wards of ESM in State's Educational Institutions: Nil (as explicitly stated in KSB Guidebook)
• Professional Course Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Benefits for Wards of Martyrs: On joining NDA and other academies – Rs. 2 Lakhs for all permanent residents (see Financial Assistance Sl. a)
• Benefits for Children of Disabled Soldiers: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Hostel Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

7.Employment Benefits

• Reservation in Government Jobs: 10% Group 'C' posts; 20% Group 'D' posts (for ESM only)
• Reservation in PSUs: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservation in Contractual Employment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Age Relaxation: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Examination Fee Relaxation: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Priority in Recruitment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Self-Employment Assistance: "Special schemes for employment" referenced generally – specific details not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Skill Development Programmes: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Employment Exchanges/Placement Cells: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Conditions and Remarks: Reservation applicable for ESM only: 10% Group 'C' posts, 20% Group 'D' posts.

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

• Medical Benefits: Free medical treatment to ESM in specific civil hospitals (Sl. e)
• ECHS-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• CSD-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Travel Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Land Benefits: Cash in lieu of land for Gallantry awardees (see Section 3, 10 Lakhs across PVC-SC categories)
• Housing Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Tax Benefits: House Tax exemption – NA (Sl. a)
• Utility Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State-specific Welfare Schemes: Compassionate Appointment for NOK of personnel killed/disabled in action (01 provision, Sl. b)
• Other Miscellaneous Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

There is 01 temporary SRH in the State.

• Number of Rooms/Beds: 06 Rooms, 02 beds in each room (12 beds total)
• Booking Procedure: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Charges: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Email/Website: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Other Facilities and Remarks: This is a temporary Sainik Rest House.

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

• District Covered: There are No Zila Sainik Boards in the State of Arunachal Pradesh. RSB, Arunachal Pradesh covers all 27 districts of the state directly (Anjaw, Changlang, Dibang Valley, East Kameng, East Siang, Kamle, Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, Leparada, Lohit, Longding, Lower Dibang Valley, Lower Siang, Lower Subansiri, Pakke Kessang, Namsai, Papum Pare, Shi Yomi, Siang, Tawang, Tirap, Upper Siang, Upper Subansiri, West Kameng, West Siang, Bichom, Keyi Panyor, and Itanagar Capital Complex for administrative purposes).
• Name of ZSB: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (none exist).
• Address: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Phone Numbers: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Email: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Website: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Officer-in-Charge/Secretary: All districts handled by RSB Director-cum-Secretary directly (see Section 2 for contact details)
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Facilities Provided: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Other Important Information: Case has been taken up with the State Government and KSB for creation of 05 ZSBs in Arunachal Pradesh.

Assam

1.State Overview

• State Name: Assam
• Capital: Dispur
• Total Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / War Widows / Widows: 52,839
• Reference Date of Data: 30 Jun 2025
• Number of Districts: 35 (covered by 19 ZSBs)
• Number of Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs): 19
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses / Aaram Grahs: 7
• State Welfare Administration Structure: Department of Sainik Welfare, Assam, headed by Director, supported by 19 Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs) covering 35 districts.
• Key Highlights / Introductory Information:
  • Assam offers an extensive Financial Assistance package (21 categories, Sl. a-u) including special provisions for ESM affected by extremist attacks/counter-insurgency operations.
  • A unique Ex-Gratia framework covers NOK/family members of martyrs related to counter-insurgency operations (Sl. a-e).

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: RSB Assam (Department of Sainik Welfare, Assam)
• Parent Department: Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Assam
• Director/Secretary: Brig Polash Choudhury, SM (Retd), Director
• Address: H.No.74, Sainik Bhawan, PO- Lachit Nagar, Rajgarh Road, Guwahati – 7
• Phone Numbers: 0361-2522229; Mob: 9910091870
• Email ID: rsbassam@gmail.com
• Website: directoratesainikwelfare.assam.gov.in
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Assam (35 districts), administered through 19 ZSBs
• Other Important Details: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in Lieu (d) Annuity (e) One Time Grant.

• Family Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (beyond cash awards listed above).
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State Honours: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

• Martyr NOK Benefits: Rs. 50.00 Lakh for those who died in extremist attacks or counter-insurgency operations (Sl. a); additional Rs. 5.00 Lakh for gallantry award winners (Sl. b)
• Battle Casualty Benefits: Rs. 50.00 Lakh (Sl. a); additional Rs. 3.00 Lakh for President's Distinguished Service Medal winners (Sl. c)
• Physical Casualty Benefits: Rs. 2.00 Lakh for injury due to extremist attack/counter-insurgency with 50%+ disability (Sl. d); Rs. 0.25 Lac for non-grievous injury due to antisocial elements (Sl. e)
• War Widow Benefits: Covered under Sl. (a) – Rs. 50.00 Lakh to NOK/family members; also Sustenance allowance and Daughter Marriage Grant for widows (see Financial Assistance)
• Disabled Soldier Benefits: Disabled ESM grants – Attendant allowance Rs. 1,000/- pm for 100% blind/handicapped ESM (Financial Assistance Sl. c)
• Benefits for Missing Personnel: Penury Grant Rs. 15,000/- (OTG) and Rs. 1,000/- pm to spouse and mother of missing soldier while on service; grant ceases on declaration of soldier as presumed dead (Financial Assistance Sl. f)
• Special State Grants: See Financial Assistance section for full list of 21 schemes (Sl. a-u)
• Eligibility Conditions: Applicable to those killed/injured in extremist attacks or counter-insurgency operations within the State of Assam.
• Documents Required: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

• Welfare Grants: See Sl. (n), (p), (q), (r), (t) above
• Marriage Assistance: Daughter Marriage Grant (Sl. d) – Rs. 20,000/- / 7,000/- / 5,000/- depending on category
• Medical Assistance: Disabled ESM allowance (Sl. c); Medical after Care Grant for Cancer & TB (Sl. q) – Rs. 1,000/- pm for one year
• Funeral Assistance: Funeral Grant Rs. 8,000/- OTG (Sl. e)
• Distress Grants: Penury Grant (Sl. f) – Rs. 15,000/- OTG / Rs. 1,000/- pm for missing soldier's family
• Disability Assistance: Sl. c (attendant allowance, water pump installation); Sl. s (interest subsidy for disabled ESM/widow)
• Pension-related Grants: WW-II Veterans/Widows (Sl. a); FA to widow mother of unmarried casualty (Sl. u) – Rs. 400/- pm
• Welfare Fund Schemes: Institutional grant to PRC, Khadki & Mohali (Sl. b)
• Amount and Eligibility: See full table above (Sl. a-u)
• Conditions and Remarks: See "Remarks" column above

6.Educational Concessions

• Scholarships: Scholarship scheme (Financial Assistance Sl. m) – Rs. 300/- to 1,000/- pm depending on class, plus book grants of Rs. 1,000-2,000/- pa
• Educational Assistance: Education Grant Rs. 1,000/- pm for professional degree courses (Sl. g), conditional on 60%+ in 10+2
• Fee Concessions: Tuition Fee/Subsidy for Sainik School Goalpara (Sl. h) – Rs. 15,000-30,000/- at admission, plus Rs. 20,000/- annual scholarship
• Reservations in Educational Institutions: See table above (MBBS, Dental, Engineering, Polytechnic, LLB seats reserved)
• Professional Course Benefits: Vocational Course Skill Development (ITI/Assam Regt Centre/PMKVY) – Rs. 1,000/- pm, Max Rs. 5,000/- OTG (Sl. k)
• Benefits for Wards of Martyrs: Reward for joining NDA/Defence Academy – Rs. 1,00,000/- OTG on commissioning (Sl. j)
• Benefits for Children of Disabled Soldiers: Not separately specified in KSB Guidebook beyond general scholarship provisions.
• Hostel Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Eligibility Conditions: As specified in Remarks column for each scheme above
• Notes and Remarks: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

7.Employment Benefits

• Reservation in Government Jobs: 2% for Ex-Servicemen in Class 'A' to 'D' posts (ESM reservation in A to D Posts)
• Reservation in PSUs: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservation in Contractual Employment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Age Relaxation: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Examination Fee Relaxation: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Priority in Recruitment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Self-Employment Assistance: Resettlement Training of ESM – Max Rs. 5,000/- OTG, up to Hav and Equiv (Financial Assistance Sl. l)
• Skill Development Programmes: Vocational Course Skill Development (ITI/Assam Regt Centre/other Institute/PMKVY) – Rs. 1,000/- pm, Max Rs. 5,000/- OTG, for wards and widows of ESM up to Hav/Equiv (Financial Assistance Sl. k)
• Employment Exchanges/Placement Cells: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Conditions and Remarks: Compassionate Appointments for NOK of personnel killed in action – For Next of Kin (NOK) or one family member of martyr in Class 'B', 'C' and 'D' posts (see Welfare & Other Concessions Sl. b)

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

• Medical Benefits: Medical after Care Grant for Cancer & TB Patients (Rs. 1,000/- pm for one year); Misc Assistance for Disabled ESM in kind (Sl. g)
• ECHS-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• CSD-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Travel Concessions: Travel Expenses for visiting DSW Office (Sl. f) – for Widows/Orphan child up to Hav and Equiv; 25% concession on Hotel Lodging and Fooding under Assam Tourism (Sl. e)
• Land Benefits: Cash in lieu of land for gallantry awardees (Section 3)
• Housing Benefits: House Repair Grant Rs. 5,000/- (Financial Assistance Sl. r); 75% rebate on Land & Flat Registration Fee (Sl. a)
• Tax Benefits: 100% House/Property Tax rebate for ESM and Widows on one self-occupied unit, for life time (Sl. a)
• Utility Concessions: Welfare items in kind – LED bulbs, water filter, stand fan, etc. (Sl. h)
• State-specific Welfare Schemes: Concession on Hotel Lodging/Fooding under Assam Tourism (Sl. e); Welfare items in kind (Sl. h)
• Other Miscellaneous Concessions: Allocation of Western Commode with Rs. 3,000/- OTG installation charge for ESM/Widows above 70 years (Financial Assistance Sl. t)

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

• Booking Procedure: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Charges: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Email/Website: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Other Facilities and Remarks: 7 Sainik Rest Houses available across Assam – Guwahati, Haflong, Mangaldai, Jorhat, Dhubri, Diphu, and Silchar; bookings/enquiries via contact numbers listed above.

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 19 Zila Sainik Boards in Assam covering 35 districts.

• Officer-in-Charge/Secretary: ZSWO (Zila Sainik Welfare Officer) for each ZSB – see table above
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Facilities Provided: Welfare assistance, registration, pension and grant facilitation, liaison for Sainik Rest Houses
• Other Important Information: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

Bihar

1.State Overview

• State Name: Bihar
• Capital: Patna
• Total Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / War Widows / Widows: 1,52,197
• Reference Date of Data: 31 May 2025
• Number of Districts: 38 (covered by 25 ZSBs)
• Number of Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs): 25 (including new ZSBs established in 2025, currently operating from locations of old ZSBs)
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses / Aaram Grahs: 6 (designated as ZSKK locations)
• State Welfare Administration Structure: Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya (Directorate of Sainik Welfare), under Home Department (Arakshi Shakha), Government of Bihar, headed by Director, supported by 25 Zila Sainik Kalyan Karyalayas (ZSKKs) covering 38 districts.
• Key Highlights / Introductory Information:
  • Bihar has the largest ESM/war widow population among the four states in this batch (1,52,197).
  • Notably, Bihar offers an enhanced Ex-Gratia of 50 Lakhs for Op Sindoor casualties (in addition to the standard 21 Lakhs for War Widows/NOK).
  • The state's Gallantry Award cash grants are listed only under category (e) "One time grant".

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: RSB Bihar (Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya)
• Parent Department: Home Department (Arakshi Shakha), Government of Bihar
• Director/Secretary: Brig Mrigendra Kumar, SM (Retd), Director
• Address: Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya, Home Department (Arakshi Shakha), Main Secretariat, Block-2, 2nd Floor, Patna, Bihar – 800 015
• Phone Numbers: 0612-2217013
• Email ID: directorsknbihar@gmail.com
• Website: Nil (as reported in KSB Guidebook)
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Bihar (38 districts), administered through 25 Zila Sainik Kalyan Karyalayas (ZSKKs)
• Other Important Details: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu of land (d) Annuity (e) One time grant. (G) = Gallantry, (D) = Distinguished.

• Family Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (beyond One Time Grants listed above).
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: All Gallantry & Distinguished Service Award benefits in Bihar are provided exclusively as One Time Grants (category e); no cash grant, land, cash-in-lieu, or annuity provisions reported.
• State Honours: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

• Martyr NOK Benefits: Ex-Gratia (War Widows/NOKs) – 21 Lakhs (standard); 50 Lakhs for Op Sindoor
• Battle Casualty Benefits: Death of Serving Soldier (Battle & Physical Casualty) – Rs. 2 Lakh to parents of married soldiers up to JCOs and Equiv (Financial Assistance Sl. f)
• Physical Casualty Benefits: Ex-Gratia (Disabled Soldiers) above 40% disability – 2 Lakhs; Death of Serving Soldier – Rs. 2 Lakh (Sl. f)
• War Widow Benefits: 21 Lakhs (standard) / 50 Lakhs (Op Sindoor); also House Flat Construction/Repair Grant – Rs. 1 Lakh in two equal instalments (Financial Assistance Sl. l)
• Disabled Soldier Benefits: Ex-Gratia above 40% disability – 2 Lakhs; House Flat Construction/Repair Grant for 50% and above disabled soldiers – Rs. 1 Lakh in two equal instalments (Sl. l)
• Benefits for Missing Personnel: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Special State Grants: Enhanced Ex-Gratia of 50 Lakhs specifically for Op Sindoor casualties
• Eligibility Conditions: Disability-based Ex-Gratia applicable for disability above 40%.
• Documents Required: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

• Welfare Grants: Book Grant (Sl. m); Scholarship (Sl. k)
• Marriage Assistance: Marriage Grant – Rs. 2 Lakh to 50% disabled ESM/widows for max 02 daughters' marriages; Rs. 2 Lakh to parents of widows for re-marriage up to JCOs/Equiv (Sl. d)
• Medical Assistance: Disabled ESM – Rs. 10,000/- for wheel chair, to paralysed/100% disabled ESM (Sl. c)
• Funeral Assistance: Funeral Grant – Rs. 10,000/- up to JCOs & Equiv (Sl. e)
• Distress Grants: Not separately specified in KSB Guidebook.
• Disability Assistance: Disabled ESM (Sl. c) – Rs. 10,000/- for wheel chair; House Flat Construction/Repair Grant for 50%+ disabled soldiers (Sl. l)
• Pension-related Grants: WW-II Veterans/Widows – Rs. 10,000/- pm to demobilised non-pensioners (Sl. a)
• Welfare Fund Schemes: Institutional grant to PRC, Khadki & Mohali – Rs. 1,20,000/- pa per inmate (Sl. b)
• Amount and Eligibility: See full table above (Sl. a-m)
• Conditions and Remarks: See "Remarks" column above

6.Educational Concessions

• Scholarships: Rs. 36,000/- pa scholarship for ESM/Widows of deceased ESM and dependents of 50%+ disabled ESM, selected on merit in Engineering/Agriculture/Commerce/Management/IT/Media/Journalism/M.Tech etc. (Financial Assistance Sl. k)
• Educational Assistance: Education Grant Rs. 6,000-12,000/- pa depending on level (Class 6-10, college, ITI, professional courses) for up to 02 wards of Hav & Equiv (Sl. g)
• Fee Concessions: Hostel Fee Rs. 6,000/- pa for up to 02 wards of Hav & Equiv (Sl. h)
• Reservations in Educational Institutions: See table above (1 seat each in MBBS, Engineering, Agricultural, Polytechnic; 1 seat per course in 151 ITI institutes)
• Professional Course Benefits: Education Grant Rs. 12,000/- pa for wards from Professional Courses (Sl. g)
• Benefits for Wards of Martyrs: On joining NDA/OTA/Naval Academy/AFA & AFMC Pune – Rs. 1,00,000/- to son/daughter of ESM and widows of servicemen (Sl. j)
• Benefits for Children of Disabled Soldiers: Scholarship Rs. 36,000/- pa for dependent sons/daughters of 50%+ disabled ESM (Sl. k)
• Hostel Assistance: Hostel Fee Rs. 6,000/- pa for up to 02 wards of Hav & Equiv (Sl. h)
• Eligibility Conditions: As specified in Remarks column for each scheme above
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook beyond scheme-specific remarks.

7.Employment Benefits

• Reservation in Government Jobs: Group III & IV reservation abolished since 31 Oct 1978, but priority in appointment and age relaxation remain applicable (Sl. d)
• Reservation in PSUs: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservation in Contractual Employment: 100% ESM quota in State Auxiliary Police (SAP) and 16th Bihar Military Police (Sl. d)
• Age Relaxation: Age relaxation applicable for ESM in Group III & IV post appointments (Sl. d)
• Examination Fee Relaxation: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Priority in Recruitment: Priority in appointment in Group III & IV posts for ESM (Sl. d); 25% reservation in recruitment of ESM in jail for post of warden (Sl. d)
• Self-Employment Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Skill Development Programmes: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Employment Exchanges/Placement Cells: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Conditions and Remarks: Weightage of 10 marks for widows of ESM in Bihar Municipal Corporation Teacher appointments (Sl. f); Allotment of Land schemes also relevant (see Welfare & Other Concessions Sl. e)

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

• Medical Benefits: Disabled ESM – Rs. 10,000/- for wheel chair to paralysed/100% disabled ESM (Financial Assistance Sl. c)
• ECHS-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• CSD-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Travel Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Land Benefits: Allotment of Land – 5 acre agriculture + 12.5 dismal residential (general); 2 acres agriculture + 12.5 dismal residential (rustic area) to war deceased/disabled soldiers, subject to landlessness condition (Sl. e)
• Housing Benefits: House Flat Construction/Repair Grant Rs. 1 Lakh in two instalments for widows of martyred soldiers and 50%+ disabled soldiers (Financial Assistance Sl. l)
• Tax Benefits: Exemption from House Tax – Nil (Sl. a, i.e., no exemption provided)
• Utility Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State-specific Welfare Schemes: Weightage in Merit Marks for widows of ESM in Bihar Municipal Corporation Teacher appointments (Sl. f); Allotment of Land (Sl. e)
• Other Miscellaneous Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

• Booking Procedure: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Charges: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Email/Website: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Other Facilities and Remarks: 6 ZSKK-based rest houses across Patna, Bhojpur (Ara), Saran (Chapra), Munger, East/West Champaran (Motihari), and Gaya.

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 25 Zila Sainik Kalyan Karyalayas (ZSKKs/ZSBs) in Bihar covering 38 districts. (* = New ZSBs established in 2025, currently operating from location of old ZSBs)

• Officer-in-Charge/Secretary: Zila Sainik Kalyan Padadhikari/ZSWO for each ZSKK – see table above
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Facilities Provided: Welfare assistance, registration, pension and grant facilitation, liaison for Sainik Rest Houses (ZSKK premises)
• Other Important Information: 12 ZSKKs marked with (*) are new ZSBs established in 2025, currently operating from the location of old ZSBs (shared premises with neighbouring districts).

Chhattisgarh

1.State Overview

• State Name: Chhattisgarh
• Capital: Raipur
• Total Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / War Widows / Widows: 8,970
• Reference Date of Data: 31 Dec 2024
• Number of Districts: 33 (covered by 10 ZSBs)
• Number of Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs): 10
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses / Aaram Grahs: 8
• State Welfare Administration Structure: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Chhattisgarh, headed by Director (Brig Vivek Sharma, VSM Retd), supported by 10 District Sainik Welfare Offices (DSWOs) covering 33 districts.
• Key Highlights / Introductory Information:
  • Chhattisgarh offers a focused package of welfare benefits for ESM and their families.
  • 50% House Tax exemption for ESM/widows who are not income-tax payees.
  • 2% reservation in Group C posts and 20% in Group D posts in State Govt for ESM.
  • Exclusive "Roll over Quota" provisions ensure reserved ESM vacancies are never lapsed.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Chhattisgarh
• Parent Department: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Government of Chhattisgarh
• Director/Secretary: Brigadier Vivek Sharma, VSM (Retd), Director
• Address: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Near Shastri Chowk, Motibag Road, Raipur (C.G) – 492 001
• Phone Numbers: 0771-2445165, 0771-2960621; Mob: 9596744110
• Email ID: dirsw.cg@gmail.com
• Website: sainikwelfare.cg.gov.in
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Chhattisgarh (33 districts), administered through 10 District Sainik Welfare Offices (DSWOs)
• Other Important Details: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu of land (d) Annuity (e) One time grant.

• Family Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (beyond cash awards listed above).
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State Honours: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

• Martyr NOK Benefits: Ex-Gratia (War Widows/NOKs) – 20 Lakhs
• Battle Casualty Benefits: Covered under Ex-Gratia framework above
• Physical Casualty Benefits: Disabled Soldiers: 100% – 10 Lakhs; 50% – 5 Lakhs; 25% – 2.50 Lakhs
• War Widow Benefits: 20 Lakhs Ex-Gratia for War Widows/NOKs
• Disabled Soldier Benefits: As per disability percentage (100%, 50%, 25%) above
• Benefits for Missing Personnel: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Special State Grants: War Jagir – Rs. 5,000/- pm to parents whose only one or all children serve in defence forces (Financial Assistance Sl. b)
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Documents Required: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

• Welfare Grants: Not extensively detailed in KSB Guidebook for Chhattisgarh.
• Marriage Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Medical Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Funeral Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Distress Grants: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Disability Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Pension-related Grants: WW-II Veterans/Widows – Rs. 9,000/- pm (Sl. a)
• Welfare Fund Schemes: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Amount and Eligibility: See table above (Sl. a-b)
• Conditions and Remarks: See "Remarks" column above

6.Educational Concessions

• Scholarships: Not reported in KSB Guidebook for Chhattisgarh.
• Educational Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Fee Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservations in Educational Institutions: See table above (6 categories, 2%-5%)
• Professional Course Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Benefits for Wards of Martyrs: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Benefits for Children of Disabled Soldiers: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Hostel Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

7.Employment Benefits

• Reservation in Government Jobs: 10% in Group 'C' posts; 20% in Group 'D' posts
• Reservation in PSUs: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservation in Contractual Employment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Age Relaxation: As per Special Provision regarding age limit (see Welfare & Other Concessions)
• Examination Fee Relaxation: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Priority in Recruitment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Self-Employment Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Skill Development Programmes: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Employment Exchanges/Placement Cells: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Conditions and Remarks: Compassionate Appointments for NOK of personnel killed/disabled in action – as per educational qualification

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

• Medical Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• ECHS-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• CSD-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Travel Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Land Benefits: 2% reservation in House sites and industrial plots/sheds (Sl. e)
• Housing Benefits: 2% reservation in flats for ESM/Widows & dependents (Sl. e)
• Tax Benefits: 50% House Tax exemption to non-income tax payees ESM (Sl. a)
• Utility Concessions: 2% reservation in Fair price shops (Sl. e)
• State-specific Welfare Schemes: Roll over Quota for ESM reserved vacancies (Sl. g)
• Other Miscellaneous Concessions: 2% reservation in National permits for ESM/Widows & dependents (Sl. e)

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

There are 8 Sainik Rest Houses in the State of Chhattisgarh.

• Booking Procedure: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Charges: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Email/Website: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Other Facilities and Remarks: 8 Sainik Rest Houses distributed across major cities; bookings via respective DSWO contact numbers.

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 10 District Sainik Welfare Offices (DSWOs/ZSBs) in Chhattisgarh covering 33 districts.

• Officer-in-Charge/Secretary: DSWO (District Sainik Welfare Officer) for each district – see table above
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Facilities Provided: Welfare assistance, registration, pension and grant facilitation, liaison for Sainik Rest Houses
• Other Important Information: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

Goa

1.State Overview

• State Name: Goa
• Capital: Panaji
• Total Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / War Widows / Widows: 2,934
• Reference Date of Data: 30 Jun 2025
• Number of Districts: 2 (North Goa & South Goa)
• Number of Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs): 0 (None — RSB covers both districts directly)
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses / Aaram Grahs: 0 (in final stage of takeover)
• State Welfare Administration Structure: Department of Sainik Welfare, Goa, headed by Director, covers both North & South Goa districts directly without ZSB structure.
• Key Highlights / Introductory Information:
  • Goa, with smallest ESM population in this batch (2,934), offers comprehensive Special Fund assistance (21 schemes including divyang grant, orphan grant, stri dhan marriage grant) alongside standard welfare.
  • Unique provision: 100% travel concession in state transport, 100% stamp duty & registration fee exemptions, Green Card for NOK priority treatment.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: Department of Sainik Welfare, Goa
• Parent Department: Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Goa
• Director/Secretary: Shri Damodar S Morajkar, Director, Department of Sainik Welfare
• Address: Department of Sainik Welfare, Collectorate Building, Panaji, Goa – 403 001
• Phone Numbers: 0832-2227138; Mob: 9765085622
• Email ID: secyrsbgoa@gmail.com
• Website: https://dosw.goa.gov.in
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Goa (2 districts: North Goa & South Goa), administered directly by RSB with no ZSBs
• Other Important Details: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu of land (d) Annuity (e) One time grant. (G) = Gallantry, (D) = Distinguished.

• Family Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (beyond awards listed above).
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Goa provides both cash grants and cash-in-lieu along with annuities for major gallantry awards.
• State Honours: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

• Martyr NOK Benefits: 25 Lakhs (war) / 20 Lakhs (peace)
• Battle Casualty Benefits: Covered under War Widows/NOK 25 Lakhs
• Physical Casualty Benefits: Disabled Soldiers – 7.50 Lakhs (war) / 5 Lakhs (peace)
• War Widow Benefits: 25 Lakhs (war) / 20 Lakhs (peace); also Stri Dhan marriage grant 50k (Special Fund Sl. j)
• Disabled Soldier Benefits: 7.50 Lakhs (war) / 5 Lakhs (peace); plus Divyang Grant 5k pm (Special Fund Sl. c)
• Benefits for Missing Personnel: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Special State Grants: 22 schemes in Special Fund (Sl. a-z)
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Documents Required: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

• Welfare Grants: Scholarship (Sl. f), Age grants (Sl. l, m, n)
• Marriage Assistance: Stri Dhan (Daughter Marriage) – 50,000/- OTG (Sl. j)
• Medical Assistance: Medical Distress Grant 5,000/- pm (Sl. d); Medical Reimbursement 25,000/- (Sl. t)
• Funeral Assistance: Demise Grant – 10,000/- OTG (Sl. k)
• Distress Grants: Medical Distress 5,000/- pm (Sl. d)
• Disability Assistance: Disabled Grant 2,000/- pm (Sl. b); Divyang Grant 5,000/- pm (Sl. c)
• Pension-related Grants: WW-II Veterans/Widows – 8,000/- pm (Sl. a)
• Welfare Fund Schemes: Special Fund with 21 schemes (Sl. a-u)
• Amount and Eligibility: See tables above
• Conditions and Remarks: Special Fund schemes are comprehensive; registration with ESM/widow status required for most

6.Educational Concessions

• Scholarships: Scholarship Award from Special Fund (Sl. f, varying amounts per class/percentage)
• Educational Assistance: Not separately detailed in KSB Guidebook.
• Fee Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservations in Educational Institutions: 1% in 6 categories (Professional, Diploma, ITI, B.Ed, Nursing)
• Professional Course Benefits: 1% Professional Degree Courses reservation
• Benefits for Wards of Martyrs: Not separately specified in KSB Guidebook.
• Benefits for Children of Disabled Soldiers: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Hostel Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: For complete details of welfare schemes & eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB/State Govt Orders/Notifications.

7.Employment Benefits

• Reservation in Government Jobs: 2% Group C & D for registered ESM with employment exchange; 1% in Professional Degree Courses
• Reservation in PSUs: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservation in Contractual Employment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Age Relaxation: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Examination Fee Relaxation: Exemption of application/examination fees for family members of those killed/disabled in action
• Priority in Recruitment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Self-Employment Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Skill Development Programmes: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Employment Exchanges/Placement Cells: Registration with employment exchange for 2% Group C/D reservation
• Conditions and Remarks: Compassionate Appointment: One eligible family member of deceased/permanently disabled as per education qualification

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

• Medical Benefits: Medical reimbursement (25k) & medical aids reimbursement (spectacles, hearing aid, etc.) for non-ECHS members
• ECHS-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• CSD-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Travel Concessions: 100% travel concession in Kadamba Transport Corp buses within state (Sl. e)
• Land Benefits: 2% flat/plot allotment reservation (Sl. k)
• Housing Benefits: 2% flat/plot reservation; Free education for children; Goa Sadan/Bhavan accommodation
• Tax Benefits: House tax exemption (Sl. a); 100% stamp duty & registration fees exemption (Sl. f, g)
• Utility Concessions: 3% Fair Price Shop reservation (Sl. j)
• State-specific Welfare Schemes: Green Card for NOK priority treatment (Sl. h); Protection under Building Control Act (Sl. m)
• Other Miscellaneous Concessions: Course fees reimbursement (computer, B.Ed, driving, etc. upto 20k); IAS/IFS/NDA exam fees (10k)

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

• Number of Rest Houses: 0 (Sainik Rest House in final stage of takeover)
• Booking Procedure: Not applicable — facility under takeover.
• Charges: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Email/Website: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Other Facilities and Remarks: Sainik Rest House currently in final stage of takeover by Goa RSB from prior administration.

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

• District Covered: There are No Zila Sainik Boards in the State of Goa. RSB, Goa covers both districts (North Goa & South Goa) directly.
• Name of ZSB: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (none exist).
• Address: All matters covered directly by RSB, Department of Sainik Welfare, Collectorate Building, Panaji, Goa – 403 001
• Phone Numbers: 0832-2227138; Mob: 9765085622
• Email: secyrsbgoa@gmail.com
• Website: https://dosw.goa.gov.in
• Officer-in-Charge/Secretary: Director, Department of Sainik Welfare (Shri Damodar S Morajkar)
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Facilities Provided: Welfare assistance, registration, pension and grant facilitation
• Other Important Information: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

Gujarat

1.State Overview

• State Name: Gujarat
• Capital: Gandhinagar
• Total Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / War Widows / Widows: 40,022
• Reference Date of Data: 30 Jun 2025
• Number of Districts: 33 (covered by 11 ZSBs)
• Number of Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs): 11
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses / Aaram Grahs: 4 (Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara) + 2 Boys Hostels
• State Welfare Administration Structure: Directorate of District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement, Gujarat State, headed by Director (Lt Col Krishnadeepsinh Jethva Retd), supported by 11 Zila Sainik Boards covering 33 districts.
• Key Highlights / Introductory Information:
  • Gujarat has one of the largest ESM populations (40,022) with extensive benefits.
  • Notable: Monthly maintenance grant (4-9k pm for non-pensioners), comprehensive education grants (750-8k OTG depending on course), 75-95% medical treatment cost coverage for serious diseases, up to 16 acres agricultural land allotment, special matriculate-to-graduate equivalence for ESM with 15+ years service.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: RSB Gujarat (Directorate of District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement)
• Parent Department: Directorate of District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement, Gujarat State
• Director/Secretary: Lt Col Krishnadeepsinh Jethva (Retd), Director
• Address: Gaurav Senani Bhavan, Shahibaug–Airport Road, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad – 380 004
• Phone Numbers: 079-22868348-50; Mob: 8980037567
• Email ID: dir-sw@gujarat.gov.in
• Website: www.sainikwelfare.gujarat.gov.in & www.esm.gujarat.gov.in
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Gujarat (33 districts), administered through 11 Zila Sainik Boards
• Other Important Details: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu (d) Annuity (e) One time grant. (G) = Gallantry, (D) = Distinguished.

• Family Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (beyond awards listed).
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State Honours: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

• Martyr NOK Benefits: 1 Crore + monthly maintenance for widow/parents
• Battle Casualty Benefits: 1 Crore to widow of married personnel killed
• Physical Casualty Benefits: Above 50% disabled – 2.50 Lakhs + 5,000/- pm for life
• War Widow Benefits: 1 Crore + 5,000/- pm till remarriage; also grant schemes available (see Section 5)
• Disabled Soldier Benefits: 2.50 Lakhs + 5,000/- pm for above 50% disability
• Benefits for Missing Personnel: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Special State Grants: See Financial Assistance section for marriage, house, and maintenance grants
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Documents Required: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

• Welfare Grants: Destitute Parent grant, Sports Assistance (6-10k OTG)
• Marriage Assistance: Daughter Marriage Grant – 55,000/- / 80,000/- depending on category
• Medical Assistance: Disability grants; Medical treatment at 75-95% cost coverage (max 1 Lakh) for serious diseases
• Funeral Assistance: Funeral Grant – 10,000/- OTG
• Distress Grants: Not separately specified.
• Disability Assistance: Disability Grant (5k-9k pm depending on %);
• Pension-related Grants: WW-II Veterans/Widows – 11,000/- pm
• Welfare Fund Schemes: Various grants in 15 schemes total
• Amount and Eligibility: See table above; varies per scheme
• Conditions and Remarks: For complete details & eligibility, please refer to concerned RSB/State Govt Orders

6.Educational Concessions

• Scholarships: Scholarship & Stipend scheme (Section 5, Sl. g) – 3,000-8,000/- OTG per education level
• Educational Assistance: Not separately specified in KSB Guidebook.
• Fee Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservations in Educational Institutions: See table above (9 course categories)
• Professional Course Benefits: Engineering, Polytechnic, M.B.A/M.C.A, Pharmacy (1%)
• Benefits for Wards of Martyrs: Grant on joining NDA (200k+ schemes); Sainik School Balachadi 25% quota
• Benefits for Children of Disabled Soldiers: Not separately specified in KSB Guidebook.
• Hostel Assistance: Hostel Fee Reimbursement – 8,500/- pa (boys) / 11,000/- pa (girls)
• Eligibility Conditions: As specified per scheme
• Notes and Remarks: For complete details & eligibility, please refer to concerned RSB/State Govt Orders

7.Employment Benefits

• Reservation in Government Jobs: 10% Class III posts; 20% Class IV posts; 1% Class I-II posts
• Reservation in PSUs: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservation in Contractual Employment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Age Relaxation: 3 years service deducted from actual age for Class III & IV posts (direct recruitment)
• Examination Fee Relaxation: Exemption from application fees/examination fees for Class III & IV posts
• Priority in Recruitment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Self-Employment Assistance: Land allotment for house sites & agricultural purposes (see Welfare & Other)
• Skill Development Programmes: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Employment Exchanges/Placement Cells: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Conditions and Remarks: Matriculate ESM with 15+ years service may be considered for posts requiring graduation; ESM with 20% disability & 10+ years service considered eligible for Matric-level posts

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

• Medical Benefits: Medical Treatment – 75-95% cost coverage for serious diseases (max 1 Lakh)
• ECHS-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• CSD-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Travel Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Land Benefits: House site up to 2 Guntas; Agricultural land up to 16 acres
• Housing Benefits: House site allotment; House Grant 1.50 Lakhs for war widow
• Tax Benefits: House Tax exemption (one property in Maha Nagarpalikas)
• Utility Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State-specific Welfare Schemes: Farmer status for ESM unable to obtain agricultural land; Special tenancy termination provisions
• Other Miscellaneous Concessions: Compassionate Appointments for NOK of killed/disabled personnel

Note: For complete details of welfare schemes & eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB/State Govt Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

• Booking Procedure: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Charges: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Email/Website: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Other Facilities and Remarks: 4 Rest Houses + 2 Boys Hostels distributed across major cities; bookings via respective ZSB contact numbers

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 11 Zila Sainik Boards (District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Offices) in Gujarat covering 33 districts.

• Officer-in-Charge/Secretary: DSWRO (District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Officer) for each ZSB – see table above
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Facilities Provided: Welfare assistance, registration, pension & grant facilitation, liaison for Sainik Rest Houses
• Other Important Information: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

Haryana

1.State Overview

• State Name: Haryana
• Capital: Chandigarh (Union Territory)
• Total Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / War Widows / Widows: 2,43,556 (LARGEST in Batch 2)
• Reference Date of Data: 30 Jun 2025
• Number of Districts: 22
• Number of Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs): 22 (one per district)
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses / Aaram Grahs: 23 locations across districts
• State Welfare Administration Structure: Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, headed by Director General-cum-Secretary (Shri Sanjay Joon, IAS), supported by 22 District Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Offices covering 22 districts.
• Key Highlights / Introductory Information:
  • Haryana has India's LARGEST ESM population (2.4+ Lakhs) among all states.
  • Two-tier gallantry award structure with distinct rates for war-time and peace-time awards.
  • Ex-gratia of 1 Crore for war casualties — among the highest nationally.
  • Unique SEMPEX-III farm loan scheme through NABARD for agricultural ESM.
  • Sainik Parivar Bhawan with 7 ITIs provides vocational training to ESM and dependents.
  • Free bus passes for war widows and disabled soldiers across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Haryana
• Parent Department: Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana
• Director/Secretary: Shri Sanjay Joon (IAS), Director General-cum-Secretary to Government of Haryana
• Address: Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Plot No. 100, Sector-12, Panchkula, Haryana
• Phone Numbers: 0172-2560462
• Email ID: secretaryrsb@gmail.com
• Website: Nil
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Haryana (22 districts), administered through 22 District Sainik & Ardh Sainik Welfare Offices
• Other Important Details: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu (d) Annuity (e) One time grant. * = War Time, # = Peace Time, (G) = Gallantry, (D) = Distinguished.

• Family Benefits: Not reported in KSB Guidebook (beyond awards listed).
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Haryana uniquely offers separate war-time & peace-time rates for gallantry awards; war-time rates significantly higher.
• State Honours: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

• Martyr NOK Benefits: 1 Crore (killed in enemy action/encounter/IED blast)
• Battle Casualty Benefits: 1 Crore for war casualty NOK; also death of serving soldier battle casualty 6.2k pm (Sl. e, Section 5)
• Physical Casualty Benefits: Tiered by disability – 35 Lakhs (70%+), 25 Lakhs (50-69%), 15 Lakhs (20-49%)
• War Widow Benefits: 1 Crore; plus WW-II Veterans/Widows 10k pm; additional pension to widows & children 100-600/- pm per child
• Disabled Soldier Benefits: Tiered by disability percentage; plus Disabled ESM 6.2k pm (wef 01 Nov 2024, +400/- annual increase)
• Benefits for Missing Personnel: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Special State Grants: War Jagir, Honour/Appreciation Sanad, Incentive to award awardees, etc. (see Section 5)
• Eligibility Conditions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Documents Required: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Notes and Remarks: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

• Welfare Grants: Sustenance Allowance (3k pm), Age-based grants, Scholarship schemes
• Marriage Assistance: Daughter Marriage Grant – 21,000-51,000/- depending on category
• Medical Assistance: Disabled ESM 6.2k pm
• Funeral Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Distress Grants: Not separately specified.
• Disability Assistance: Disabled ESM 6.2k pm; tiered by disability %
• Pension-related Grants: WW-II 10k pm; Additional pension to widows/children 100-600/- pm
• Welfare Fund Schemes: 20+ schemes spanning all major categories
• Amount and Eligibility: See table above; varies per scheme & category
• Conditions and Remarks: For complete details & eligibility, please refer to concerned RSB/State Govt Orders

6.Educational Concessions

• Scholarships: Scholarship award from Special Fund; various amounts per class/qualification
• Educational Assistance: Not separately detailed in KSB Guidebook.
• Fee Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservations in Educational Institutions: 3% in 5 categories (MBBS, Engineering, Polytechnic, ITI, B.Ed)
• Professional Course Benefits: 3% in MBBS/BDS & Engineering
• Benefits for Wards of Martyrs: NDA/OTA/IMA 1 Lakh on completion; Sainik School scholarships 25-50k pa
• Benefits for Children of Disabled Soldiers: Not separately specified in KSB Guidebook.
• Hostel Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Eligibility Conditions: As specified per reservation scheme
• Notes and Remarks: For complete details & eligibility, please refer to concerned RSB/State Govt Orders

7.Employment Benefits

• Reservation in Government Jobs: 5% Class-I & II; 14% Class III & IV (horizontal reservation)
• Reservation in PSUs: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Reservation in Contractual Employment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Age Relaxation: Minimum age limit relaxed by military service + 3 years (Class III & IV direct recruitment)
• Examination Fee Relaxation: Exemption of medical examination fee on first entry into Govt service
• Priority in Recruitment: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Self-Employment Assistance: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Skill Development Programmes: Sainik Parivar Bhawan with 7 ITIs offering vocational training at nominal charges (Rs. 600/-)
• Employment Exchanges/Placement Cells: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Conditions and Remarks: Army certificate education Class-I with 15 yrs service considered as Matric; Class-II with 10 yrs & 20% disability considered as Matric for Govt jobs; Class II & III with 15 yrs service equivalent to 8th & 5th respectively

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

• Medical Benefits: Not extensively detailed in KSB Guidebook.
• ECHS-related Facilities: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• CSD-related Facilities: Tax exemption on CSD canteen items; Excise duty rebate on liquor
• Travel Concessions: Free bus passes across Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi for war widows/disabled soldiers (20%+ disability)
• Land Benefits: 8% HUDA plot reservation for Defence personnel
• Housing Benefits: House repair/construction grants; HUDA plot reservation
• Tax Benefits: House tax exemption; Chula tax exemption in villages
• Utility Concessions: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• State-specific Welfare Schemes: SEMPEX-III loan scheme for self-employment; Sainik Parivar Bhawan vocational training; War Memorials/Hall of Fame under construction
• Other Miscellaneous Concessions: Free education for children of deceased/disabled soldiers; Honour/Appreciation Sanad with cash award (2k); Incentive to award awardees

Note: For complete details of welfare schemes & eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB/State Govt Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

There are 23 Sainik Rest House locations in Haryana across districts.

• Booking Procedure: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Charges: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Email/Website: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Other Facilities and Remarks: 23 Rest House locations distributed across all 22 districts; free accommodation for War Widows & PVC/MVC/VC & Arjun awardees; bookings via respective ZSB contact numbers

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 22 District Sainik & Ardh Sainik Welfare Offices (ZSBs) in Haryana, one for each of the 22 districts.

• Officer-in-Charge/Secretary: District Sainik & Ardh Sainik Welfare Officer (DSWO) for each district – see table above
• Office Timings: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.
• Facilities Provided: Welfare assistance, registration, pension & grant facilitation, liaison for Sainik Rest Houses, loan scheme administration (SEMPEX-III)
• Other Important Information: Not reported in KSB Guidebook.

Himachal Pradesh

1.State Overview

• State Name: Himachal Pradesh
• Capital: Shimla
• Total ESM / War Widows / Widows: 1,72,105 (as on 30 Jun 2025)
• Number of Districts: 12
• Number of ZSBs: 10 (covering 12 districts)
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses: 25 locations (including some temporarily closed/decommissioned)
• Welfare Administration Structure: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh, Hamirpur – 177001. Administered through 10 Zila Sainik Welfare Offices.
• Key Highlights:
  • HP provides one-time gallantry grants up to 30 Lakhs (PVC) — among the highest in India.
  • Extensive Sainik Rest House network with 25 locations spread across difficult hill districts.
  • 15% compassionate appointment quota for NOK of battle casualties in State Govt jobs.
  • Free bus passes on HRTC for gallantry award winners and war widows.
  • One of the highest Sainik Rest House density per ESM ratio in the entire country.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh
• Director / Secretary: Brig Madan Sheel Sharma (Retd.), Director, Directorate of Sainik Welfare, HP
• Address: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh, Hamirpur – 177 001
• Phone: 01972-221854
• Email: dir-sw-hp@nic.in
• Website: http://swd.hp.gov.in
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Himachal Pradesh (12 districts), administered through 10 Zila Sainik Welfare Offices.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

One-time grant (e) effective from 01 April 2006 for all fresh Chakra Series Awardees.

Legend: (a) Cash Grant  |  (b) Land  |  (c) Cash in lieu of land  |  (d) Annuity  |  (e) One time grant.   (G) = Gallantry  |  (D) = Distinguished.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

6.Educational Concessions

• Scholarships: 500/- pm (PG/Poly/Agri/ITI/B.Ed/JBT etc.) | 1,000/- pm (MBBS/Engg/Ayurvedic). Income < Rs. 7 Lakh; 60%+ marks.
• Coaching for SSB: Rs. 12,000/- OTG to wards of ESM/widows with income up to Rs. 7 Lakhs.

7.Employment Benefits

• Compassionate Appointments: 15% vacancy of Class I to IV posts reserved for ESM. 01 dependent of soldiers killed or disabled in action and rendered unfit for civil employment.
• Age Relaxation / Other Benefits: Not specifically detailed in KSB Guidebook beyond compassionate appointments.

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

There are 25 Sainik Rest House locations across Himachal Pradesh (some temporarily closed / decommissioned).

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 10 Zila Sainik Welfare Offices (ZSWOs) in Himachal Pradesh covering 12 districts.

Jharkhand

1.State Overview

• State Name: Jharkhand
• Capital: Ranchi
• Total ESM / War Widows / Widows: 36,687 (as on 30 Jun 2025)
• Number of Districts: 24 (covered by 6 Zila Sainik Kalyan Karyalayas)
• Number of ZSBs: 6 ZSKKs (one not yet operationalised — handled by ZSKK Ranchi)
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses: 5
• Welfare Administration: Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya (SKN), Jharkhand, Main Road, Ranchi – 834 001. Administered through 6 Zila Sainik Kalyan Karyalayas (ZSKKs).
• Key Highlights:
  • KIOSK installation grant of 30,000/- for ESM setting up near commercial areas.
  • Mobility equipment grant of 75,000/- for ESM with 50%+ disability.
  • Computer course reimbursement up to 50,000/- for ESM and dependents.
  • Sainik School joining grant of 15,000/- for ESM wards admitted to Sainik Schools.
  • 5 acres rural agricultural land allotted to families of martyred/serving soldiers.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya (SKN), Jharkhand
• Director / Secretary: Brig Niranjan Kumar (Retd), Director
• Address: Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya, Jharkhand, Main Road, Ranchi – 834 001
• Phone: 0651-2330178
• Email: jharkhand_skn@yahoo.in
• Website: Under preparation
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Jharkhand (24 districts) through 6 ZSKKs.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash grant; (b) Cash in lieu of land; (c) Annuity; (d) One time lump sum grant. Only One-Time Grant (e) is provided in Jharkhand.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

6.Educational Concessions

• Educational Grants: Education Grant — Class 1–5: 6,000/-; Class 6–10: 8,000/-; Class 11+: 12,000/-.
• Merit Scholarships: 85–89% Class XII: 15,000/- OTG; 90%+: 20,000/- OTG.
• On joining Sainik School/Military School/RIMC: 15,000/- OTG (children of ESM/widows).
• Sports Achievement: National: 25,000/- OTG; International: 50,000/- OTG (wards of ESM).

7.Employment Benefits

• Compassionate Appointments: Widow/01 dependent of martyred soldier by State Govt in case not provided by Central Govt.
• Land Allotment: 5 acres of rural land for agriculture AND 12.5 dismil land for housing at District Commissioner level to soldiers who have served at least 5 months under Armed Forces Act or have been martyred while serving. (Authority: Dept of Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms, Govt of Jharkhand letter No. 6141/Ra. Dt 20 Dec 2017.)
• Quota / Age Relaxation: Not specifically quantified in KSB Guidebook beyond compassionate appointments.

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 06 Zila Sainik Kalyan Karyalayas (ZSKKs) in Jharkhand covering 24 districts. One ZSKK (Medininagar/Palamu) is not yet operationalised and is handled by ZSKK Ranchi in the interim.

Karnataka

1.State Overview

• State Name: Karnataka
• Capital: Bengaluru
• Total ESM / War Widows / Widows: 1,25,432 (as on 30 Jun 2025)
• Number of Districts: 31 (covered by 13 ZSBs)
• Number of ZSBs: 13 (Note: Out of 13 ZSBs, only 05 posts of ZSWOs are filled)
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses: 11 locations
• Welfare Administration: RSB Karnataka, No. 58, Field Marshal Cariappa Bhavan, Field Marshal Cariappa Road, Bengaluru – 560 025. Administered through 13 ZSBs covering 31 districts.
• Key Highlights:
  • Karnataka provides highest One-Time gallantry grant in this batch — PVC: 1.5 Crore.
  • Free Govt Site (40×60 ft for Officers/JCOs; 30×40 ft for ORs) or cash-in-lieu (up to 25 Lakhs in Bengaluru Urban).
  • Free Govt land (10 Lakhs or 2-8 acres).
  • House Repair Grant (3 Lakhs to war widows every 15 years). 10% compassionate appointments in all groups.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: RSB Karnataka
• Director / Secretary: Vacant (as per KSB Guidebook 2025)
• Address: No. 58, Field Marshal Cariappa Bhavan, Field Marshal Cariappa Road, Bengaluru – 560 025
• Phone: 080-25589459
• Email: dirdswrblr@gmail.com
• Website: https://sainikwelfare.karnataka.gov.in/english
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Karnataka (31 districts) through 13 ZSBs.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu of land (d) Annuity (e) One time grant. (G) = Gallantry. (D) = Distinguished.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

6.Educational Concessions

7.Employment Benefits

• Compassionate Appointments: 10% in all groups for NOK of personnel killed/disabled in Action (Battle Casualty).
• Age Relaxation / Other Job Reservation: Not specifically quantified in KSB Guidebook beyond compassionate appointments.

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 13 Zila Sainik Boards in Karnataka covering 31 districts. Note: Out of 13 ZSBs, only 05 posts of ZSWOs are filled.

Kerala

1.State Overview

• State Name: Kerala
• Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
• Total ESM / War Widows / Widows: 2,56,054 (as on 30 Jun 2025)
• Number of Districts: 14
• Number of ZSBs: 14 (one per district)
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses: 07 locations
• Welfare Administration: RSB Kerala, Department of Sainik Welfare Directorate, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 033.
• Key Highlights:
  • Kerala has one of India's most comprehensive welfare frameworks — 22+ financial schemes covering blind grants, kidney dialysis (1,000/- per dialysis), cancer/organ transplant aftercare, roof-top solar subsidy, self-employment training, coaching for competitive exams, Self Help Group grants.
  • SMBF and DMBF funds provide additional monthly assistance.
  • Sainik School Kazhakkoottam 10th std lump-sum grant (10,000/-).

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: RSB Kerala, Department of Sainik Welfare
• Director / Secretary: Capt. Sheeba Ravi (Retd), Director In-Charge, Department of Sainik Welfare
• Address: Department of Sainik Welfare Directorate, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 033
• Phone: 0471-2304980 / 0471-2303654
• Email: dswkerala@gmail.com
• Website: https://sainikwelfare.kerala.gov.in
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Kerala (14 districts) through 14 ZSBs.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu of land (d) Annuity (e) One time grant. (G) = Gallantry. (D) = Distinguished.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

5.Financial Assistance & Grants

6.Educational Concessions

• Supply of Sewing Machine: To ESM who are tailor by trade, widows of Jawans who died in action/harness, widows of ESM who know tailoring. Income limit Rs. 1,50,000/-.
• Supply of Embroidery Machine: Unemployed ESM, widows of Jawans killed in action/died in harness. Income limit Rs. 1,50,000/-.
• Computer Training: For ESM to provide basic computer literacy.
• Sewing & Embroidery Machine (Group): 3 Sewing + 2 Embroidery machines (one time) to a unit/team of 5 or more unemployed ESM/wives/widows for self-employment project.

7.Employment Benefits

• Compassionate Appointments: Employment assistance to dependents of Defence/GREF/CAPF personnel killed/missing/disabled in action attributable to military service (G.O.(P) No. 110/02/GAD dated 29 Apr 2002 & G.O.(P) No. 02/2020/SWD dated 11 Mar 2020).
• Quota / Age Relaxation: Not specifically quantified in KSB Guidebook beyond compassionate appointments.

8.Welfare & Other Concessions

Note: For complete details of the Welfare Schemes and eligibility conditions, please refer to concerned RSB's/State Govt's Orders/Notifications.

9.Sainik Rest Houses (Sainik Aaram Grah)

10.Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs)

There are 14 Zila Sainik Boards in the State of Kerala covering 14 districts (one per district).

Madhya Pradesh

1.State Overview

• State Name: Madhya Pradesh
• Capital: Bhopal
• Total ESM / War Widows / Widows: 71,733 (as on 30 Jun 2025)
• Number of Districts: 55 (covered by 24 ZSBs)
• Number of ZSBs: 24
• Number of Sainik Rest Houses: 17 locations
• Welfare Administration: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, MP, GTB Complex, New Market, T T Nagar, Bhopal – 462003. Director: Brig Arun Nair, SM (Retd).
• Key Highlights:
  • MP has one of the most extensive scholarship schemes in India — 13 categories (Classes 1–10, 11–12, UG, PG, ITI, BTC, Professional UG/PG, NDA, SSB coaching, Sainik/Military School).
  • Medical procedures covered: dialysis (50,000/- pa), angioplasty/CABG/heart surgery (50,000/- pa).
  • Sainik Samman Nidhi at age 85/90/95/100.
  • Sports medals at national/state level awarded separately.

2.Rajya Sainik Board (RSB)

• Name of RSB: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Madhya Pradesh (RSB Madhya Pradesh)
• Director / Secretary: Brig Arun Nair, SM (Retd), Director
• Address: Directorate of Sainik Welfare, MP, GTB Complex, New Market, T T Nagar, Bhopal – 462 003
• Phone: 0755-2553992
• Email: dirrsb@mp.gov.in
• Website: https://sainikkalyan.mp.gov.in
• Jurisdiction: Entire State of Madhya Pradesh (55 districts) through 24 ZSBs.

3.Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards

Legend: (a) Cash Grant (b) Land (c) Cash in lieu of land (d) Annuity (e) One time grant. (G) = Gallantry. (D) = Distinguished.

4.Ex-Gratia Benefits

5.Financial Assistance & Grants