"Spectacle Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹2,000/- to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-s...
Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-, for the purchase of Spectacle.
The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen)/Widow of an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The applicant should not be a member of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should take print of the [prescribed format](https://sainik.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/spectacles_grant.pdf) of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare.
The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
**Step 4:** A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
****The application should be submitted within three months from the date of purchase/completion of treatment.***
> **Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances**
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Spectacle Grant (Sainik Welfare) / what is the eligibility?
- The applicant should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen)/Widow of an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The applicant should not be...
What are the benefits of Spectacle Grant (Sainik Welfare)?
- Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-, for the purchase of Spectacle.
- The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.
How to apply online for Spectacle Grant (Sainik Welfare)?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should take print of the [prescribed format](https://sainik.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/spectacles_grant.pdf) of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare.
OR
The interested applicant...