“Housing Assistance Grant” is a social security scheme that provides financial assistance for the construction/ repair of houses to the widows, dependents of martyred soldiers, and...
A one-time grant of â‚ą2,00,000/- for the construction/ repair of the house.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be either:
A widow or dependent of a soldier martyred in a war or border clash, or
A war-disabled retired soldier.
The grant is provided only once in a lifetime for the purpose of building construction or repair.
How to Apply
**Offline**
- The application form can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office and must be submitted to the concerned office.
- The following documents are required to be attached with the application: Attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier, Attested copy of the Part-II Order of Battle Casualty, Certificate of Dependents, Estimation of Building Construction/Repair Work issued by the Junior/Assistant Engineer, Certificate from the District Sainik Welfare Officer confirming that no Residential Assistance has been availed by the applicant from the State Government in the past.
- After verification at the District Sainik Welfare Office level, eligible applicants are provided the sanctioned amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Housing Assistance Grant / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be either:
- A widow or dependent of a soldier martyred in a war or border clash, or
- A war-disabled retired soldier.
3. The grant is provided only once in a lifetime for the purpose of building construction or re...
What are the benefits of Housing Assistance Grant?
- A one-time grant of â‚ą2,00,000/- for the construction/ repair of the house.
How to apply online for Housing Assistance Grant?
**Offline**
- The application form can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office and must be submitted to the concerned office.
- The following documents are required to be attached with the application: Attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disa...