RMEWF - EDUCATION

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month per child to a maximum of two dependent children of eligible Ex-Servicemen (ESM) or their widows for school and undergraduate education, and to widows pursuing a postgraduate degree.

The scheme "Financial Assistance for Education of Children/Widows of ESM" is implemented by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The scheme aims to support the education of dependent children of eligible Ex-Servicemen and their widows through financial assistance. Assistance is available for studies from Class 1 to Class 12 and undergraduate degree courses. Widows pursuing a 2-year postgraduate degree course are also eligible. The benefit is available only to those who are not receiving similar educational assistance from the State Government or employer and is not applicable for professional or technical courses.

• Applicant must be an ESM/ widow/Orphan dependent.
• Should be of rank Havildar/equivalent and below.
• The scheme is applicable for classes 1 to 12 of school and undergraduate classes of a degree college. This grant is also admissible to widows who wish to pursue 2-year post graduate degree. The ward/widow shall complete the course successfully.
• The applicant should not be drawing education allowance or similar benefit from the State or is employer.

> The scheme is eligible for only first two children. However, in case of twin children, below mentioned condition shall be applicable:-

• In case the 1st and 2nd children are twins only twins will be eligible as maximum two children are permitted.
• In case 2nd and 3rd children are twins both will be eligible for education financial assistance alongwith 1st. Thus the ESM can avail for three children subject to fulfilment of above mentioned criteria.

• In case of unfortunate demise of 1st or 2nd child. In case of unfortunate demise of 1st child, 2nd and 3rd children as mentioned in discharge book will be eligible. Similarly in case of demise of 2nd child, the 3rd child will be eligible as mentioned in discharge book. The death certificate will be uploaded as supporting document with online application for scrutiny.

> Financial Assistance for Children:

• ₹1,000/- per month per child.
• Available for a maximum of 2 eligible children.
• Applicable from Class 1 to Class 12 and undergraduate degree courses.
• The child must successfully complete the academic year/course.

> Financial Assistance for Widows:

• ₹1,000/- per month.
• Available for widows pursuing a 2-year postgraduate degree course.
• The widow must successfully complete the course.

> Special Provision for Twin Children:

• If the 2nd and 3rd children are twins, assistance may be granted to all 3 children, subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions.
• If the 1st and 2nd children are twins, assistance is restricted to the twin children only.

• This grant is not applicable for any of the professional or technical courses/degrees.
• The applicant must not receive education allowance, scholarship, or similar benefit from the State Government or employer.