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Financial Assistance for 100% Disabled Children of Ex-Servicemen

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Last Updated: 14 Feb 2026 By Mehul Panchal Read Time: 4 min

Quick Overview

Scheme Name
RMEWF Financial Assistance to 100% Disabled Child of ESM
Ministry
Ministry of Defence, Dept of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Benefit
₹3,000 per month (₹36,000 per year)
Target Beneficiaries
ESM up to JCO rank and below, or their widows
Application Mode
Online (KSB Portal)
Current Status
Active
Fund Source
Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF)
Official Website
ksb.gov.in

Overview of RMEWF Disabled Child Financial Assistance

The RMEWF Financial Assistance to 100% Disabled Child of Ex-Servicemen is a welfare scheme under the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF), administered by the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) under the Ministry of Defence. It provides monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 per child (paid annually as ₹36,000) to ex-servicemen or their widows who have a child with 100% disability.

The scheme was launched in 2007 with ₹500 per month, revised to ₹1,000 in October 2011, and further enhanced to ₹3,000 per month in August 2021. The assistance is paid annually through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary's PNB or SBI bank account.

Benefits of the Scheme

The scheme provides the following financial assistance:

Monthly Assistance₹3,000 per child
Annual Payment₹36,000 (single installment)
Payment ModeDirect Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Eligible BanksPNB or SBI only
Benefit DurationLifetime of the child (annual renewal required)
TransferabilityNon-transferable, ceases on child's death

Assistance Revision History

2007 — 2011₹500 per month (₹6,000 per year)
October 2011 — July 2021₹1,000 per month (₹12,000 per year)
August 2021 — Present₹3,000 per month (₹36,000 per year)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who meet the following conditions may be eligible:

ApplicantEx-serviceman or widow of deceased ESM
Rank LimitJunior Commissioned Officer (JCO) or equivalent and below
Child ConditionLegitimate child with 100% disability
CertificationDisability certificate from military or government hospital
Duplicate BenefitMust not receive similar disability benefits from other government agencies
ZSB RecommendationRecommended by respective Zila Sainik Board
Bank AccountPNB or SBI in applicant's name

Who Cannot Apply

  • Commissioned officers and their families
  • Children with less than 100% disability
  • Disability certificates from private hospitals
  • Families already receiving similar disability benefits from other government programs
  • Bank accounts in banks other than PNB or SBI

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before applying:

  • Discharge Book — photocopy showing child's entry in service records
  • ESM & Dependent ID Card — issued by Zila Sainik Board
  • 100% Disability Certificate — from military or government hospital
  • Bank Passbook — PNB or SBI account with IFSC code
  • Passport-size Photograph

Important: All document copies must be attested by the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) before uploading.

How to Apply

Apply through the KSB portal at ksb.gov.in:

  1. Visit ksb.gov.in and click "Register" to create an account.
  2. Activate your account via the email activation link.
  3. Login and select "RMEWF-Financial Assistance to 100% Disabled Child of ESM".
  4. Fill in ESM service details, child's information, disability specifics, and banking details.
  5. Upload all required documents — each copy must be attested by the ZSWO.
  6. Submit the application and note down the DAK ID for tracking.
  7. The ZSWO will verify documents, conduct physical verification, and forward to RSB and KSB for approval.
  8. Once approved, ₹36,000 is credited to your PNB/SBI account via DBT.

Annual Renewal Requirements

Submit Life & Disability CertificatesBy January 15 each year
Forward to Welfare DepartmentBy March 1
Request KSB SanctionMarch — April
Approval and PaymentQ2 — Q3 of Financial Year

Important Links

KSB Official Portalksb.gov.in
DESW Official Websitedesw.gov.in

Application Fee

There is no application fee. This scheme is completely free for eligible beneficiaries.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general purposes only. Please visit the official website for more details.
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