World War II Pension
The aim of the scheme is to provide lifelong financial assistance of ₹15,000/- per month as a measure of relief to World War II ex-servicemen and their widows who are not receiving any pension or financial assistance from any other source.
About This Scheme
The scheme “World War II Pension” was introduced by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Rajasthan in the year 1996. The aim of the scheme is to provide lifelong financial assistance as a measure of relief to World War II ex-servicemen and their widows who are not receiving any pension or financial assistance from any other source. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹15,000/- per month, which is directly deposited into their bank accounts every month. The scheme covers those who served during World War II (1st September 1939 to 15th August 1945).
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
A pension of ₹15,000 per month is provided for a lifetime.
Mode of Disbursement:
The pension is deposited monthly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
The applicant should be either an ex-serviceman who served during World War II (1st September 1939 to 15th August 1945) or his widow.
The applicant should not be receiving any pension or financial assistance from any other source.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The applicant should download the
application form
from the
official website
.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sainik Welfare Office to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
A pension of ₹15,000 per month is provided for a lifetime.
Mode of Disbursement:
The pension is deposited monthly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The applicant should download the application form
from the official website
.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sainik Welfare Office to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | World War II Pension |
| Short Title | WWIIP |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Rajasthan |
| Gender | Female |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |