Financial Assistance to War Widows of Defence Forces

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month shall be granted to War Widows of Defence Force Personnel’s (Army, Navy & Air Force) who were killed in action during d...

Key details

Benefits

**Note:** This financial assistance is provided in addition to the family pension already getting from the Government of India.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Online**
  2. > **Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:**
  3. **Step 1:** The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- [Antyodaya-SARAL Portal](https://saralharyana.gov.in/).
  4. **Step 2:** If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there.
  5. **Step 3:** For registration, click “[New User](https://saralharyana.gov.in/citizenRegistration.html)” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e.
  6. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State.
  7. Click on ‘Submit’.
  8. Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Financial Assistance to War Widows of Defence Forces / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Haryana. 1. The applicant must be the widow of Defence Force personnel (Army, Navy, or Air Force) who was killed in action during the declared wars of 1962, 1965, or 1971.

What are the benefits of Financial Assistance to War Widows of Defence Forces?

1. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month is given to the widow of an ex-serviceman whose husband died in action during the declared wars of 1962, 1965, and 1971, with an annual increase of ₹400/- w.e.f. 01.11.2017 every year in November. **Note:** This financial ass...

How to apply online for Financial Assistance to War Widows of Defence Forces?

**Online** > **Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:** **Step 1:** The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- [Antyodaya-SARAL Portal](https://saralharyana.gov.in/). **Step 2:** If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registere...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026