Introduction to Benefits
Being a widow of a battle casualty often entails navigating a complex array of benefits aimed at providing support and financial security. The government has established various schemes to assist these widows, ensuring they receive the aid necessary to manage their circumstances effectively.
Key Financial Assistance Programs
Among the most notable measures is the liberalised family pension, which allows for the last pay drawn by the deceased. Additionally, the ex-gratia provision varies between ₹25 lakhs and ₹45 lakhs, depending on the death’s specific circumstances. What’s more, a death link insurance scheme provides ₹60,000 to support the families in this challenging time.
Extra Support Services
Medical facilities are also readily accessible through cashless healthcare offerings under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). Beyond health support, initiatives like a marriage grant of ₹1,00,000 assist with the marriages of daughters or widow remarriage. Vocational training grants of ₹20,000 are available, helping widows gain new skills for a better future.
Beyond these, further support includes educational concessions, government accommodation retention, and job reservation for dependents—which ensures up to 4.5% job placement for families of servicemen killed in action. These various programs aim to empower and assist widows in rebuilding their lives while honoring the sacrifices made by their loved ones.