Appendix ‘W’ - Kerala

KERALA Appendix ‘W’

(Refers to Para 3)

Introduction

1. The state of Kerala has a total of 2,47,951 ESM/ war widows/ widows (as on Apr 2022) whose requirements/ grievances are address by the Deptt of Sainik Welfare (Rajya Sainik Board) and its underlined Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) in the State.

RSB Kerala Office/ District

Name, Designation & Address Telephone No. Deptt of Sainik Welfare Capt Vinod Methew (Retd) Offg Director Deptt of Sainik Welfare Vikas Bhavan Thiruvananthapuram - 695033 0471-2304980 (F) dswkerala@yahoo. com

2. Zila Sainik Boards. There are 14 Zila Sainik Boards in the State of Kerala.

3. Sainik Rest Houses. There are 07 Sainik Rest Houses in Kerala to provide dormitory facilities to ESM at nominal charges.

State level Benefits

4. Cash Awards to Gallantry Award Winners.

PVC MVC VrC AC KC SC SYSM

(a) (b) (c) - - - - - -

(d) 50 Lac 40 Lac 24 Lac 50 Lac 36 Lac 20 Lac 40 Lac

(a)

UYSM YSM Sena/ Nao Sena/ Vayu Sena Medal Mention in Despatches PVSM AVSM VSM

(b) (c) (d) 32 Lac 4 Lac - 4 Lac(G), 25,000/-

(D) 2 Lac 1 Lac 0.50 Lac - 0.25 Lac

LEGEND: (a) Cash grant; (b) Cash in lieu of land; (c) Annuity; (d) One time lump sum grant (G) – Gallantry Service, (D) – Distinguished Service

5. Financial Assistance ranging from Rs. 6,000/- to Rs. 10,000/- is given from the SMBF to Ex-Servicemen/Widows in penury provided the annual income to the family is less than Rs. 1,00,000/-.

6. Immediate Financial Assistance up to Rs. 50,000/- to deserving eligible candidates.

7. Ex- Gratia Allowance of Rs. 10,000/- is given to the family (Widow/Dependants) of an Ex- Servicemen in the event of his death.

8. A sum of Rs. 25,000/- is given to poor Ex-Servicemen for the marriage of two of his daughters provided his annual income is less than Rs. 5,00,000/-.

9. A sum of Rs. 1,000/- (for non-pensioners Rs. 3,000/-) per month is given to blind Ex- servicemen/ blind widows/ blind wives of Ex-Servicemen who are totally blind in both the eyes, without stipulating income limit and subjected to SMBF rules.

10. A sum of Rs, 3,000/- per month is given to mentally retarded children to Ex - Servicemen. Annual income limit is Rs. 5,00,000/-. IQ should be below 40.

11. A sum of Rs. 2,000/- per month is given to each Ex-Servicemen inmate of TB/Leprosy sanatoriums in the State irrespective of their income. Free mosquito nets are also supplied to them.

12. A sum of Rs. 2,000/- is given as special grant to celebrate Onam festival to all Ex- Servicemen inmates of TB/Leprosy sanatoriums of the State.

13. Assistance of Rs. 1,500/- per month is given to every Ex-Serviceman (for a maximum period three years only after the cessation of payment from Red Cross Society). Who is undergoing treatment as outpatient on account of TB/Leprosy.

14. A sum of Rs, 3,000/- per month is given to physically disabled son/daughter of Ex- Servicemen. Disability should be above 40% and annual income limit up to Rs. 5,00,000/-.

15. One sewing machine each is provided for self employment at free of cost to Ex- Servicemen who are tailors by trade, and windows who knows tailoring. Annual income limit is Rs 1,50,000/-.

16. A sum of Rs, 1,500/- per month is given to every Ex-Servicemen/Widows/Wives of ExServicemen cancer patients for a period of one year Rs. 3,000 (for non-pensioners – 2 years) without stipulating income limit.

17. Cash Award is given to wards of Ex-Servicemen who get A+/A1 Grading in all subjects in the respective stream of :-

(a) 10th Level amount Rs 3,000/- (SSLC/CBSE/ICSE).

(b) 12th Level/+2 Level Rs 5,000/- (State/CBSE/ICSE).

18. A onetime grant of Rs, 40,000/- is paid to Ex-Servicemen and Widows of Ex- Servicemen for the repair of dwelling huts. Annual income limit is Rs. 4,00,000/-.

19. Training is imparted to 25 Ex-Servicemen from each District who wishes to start self employment ventures as a measure towards rehabilitation. A maximum of Rs. 10,000/- each will be paid as course fee to the institution where the unemployed Ex-Servicemen are undergoing training.

20. Ex-Servicemen and their dependents who are appearing for competitive exams and attending interviews are given coaching Rs. 10,000/-.

21. To create computer awareness among the Ex-servicemen of the State computer training is being given.

22. A monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,000/- per month to the inmates of Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre, Pune who belongs to the State of Kerala.

23. In order to help the Children of Ex-Servicemen who are undergoing coaching classes for SET, NET, JRF, ICWA, CA, Civil Services Examination etc. one time grant of Rs. 20,000/- will be paid. Annual income limit is Rs. 4,00,000/-.

24. The SMBF will provide one embroidery machine to unemployed Ex-Servicemen, Widows and Wives of unemployed Ex-Servicemen, Annual income should not exceed Rs. 1,50,000/-.

25. A sum of Rs. 1,000/- is granted for each dialysis to the Ex-Serviceman patients undergoing dialysis upto maximum of Rs. 30,000/-.

26. After care grant of Rs. 3,000/- pm shall be sanctioned to Ex-Servicemen and Widows of Ex-Servicemen undergone organ transplantation (Heart, Kidney, Lever, Hip and Knee etc) for one year without stipulating any other conditions.

27. One time grant of Rs. 10,000/- as medical relief grant is given to Ex-Servicemen

and Widows of Ex-Servicemen who are non-pensioner and suffering from degenerative or incurable diseases and above 60 years of age and whose annual income is below Rs. 75,000/-.

28. One time financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- to 25,000/- for self employment is given to the unemployed wives/Widows of Ex-Servicemen. Age for the beneficiaries should be below 50 years and annual income should be below Rs 1,50,000/-.

29. A onetime issue of 3 sewing machines and 2 embroidery machines to the unit consisting a team of minimum 5 or more unemployed Ex-Servicemen/Wives/Widows of Ex-Servicemen for self employment project.

30. Children of Ex-Servicemen studying in various Professional/Vocational/Technical Courses are eligible for Scholarship of an amount ranging from Rs. 3,000/- to Rs. 10,000/- per year from Amalgamated Fund subject to certain conditions.

31. Medical after care Grant of Rs 1,500/- per month to AIDS patients among the ESM/ Dependents/Widows/Wives on the basis of recommendation from the medical authorities

32. Financial Assistance is granted to orphan children of Ex-Servicemen at the rate of Rs, 3,000/- per month subject to certain conditions .Annual income is less than Rs. 5 Lakh

33. A Lump sum grant of Rs. 10,000/- is sanctioned to the children of Ex-Servicemen studying in Std X at Sainik School, Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala without stipulating any other conditions.

34. Students who are preparing for Entrance Examination in Medical/Engineering Course are eligible for financial assistance at the rate of Rs. 9,000/- subject to conditions.

35. A sum of Rs. 1,000/- will be reimbursed to the aged Ex-Servicemen for purchase of medicines for his medical treatment subject to certain conditions (One time grant).

36. The grant of Rs. 2,000/- pm will be paid to the recognized old age homes where poor and aged Ex-Servicemen/Widows are admitted in.

37. Rehabilitation courses are introduced for imparting training to the Ex-Servicemen/ Widow/Dependents for finding self employment.

38. Interest subsidy on loan from Nationalized Banks for self employment up to Rs 3, 00,000/-.

39. A grant of Rs. 25,000/- to Self Help group Units of Ex-Servicemen and their dependents.

40. Awareness Campaigns at district level in order to create awareness regarding various Welfare Schemes implemented by the Central/State Governments/Department of Sainik

Welfare and about Self employment opportunities and ventures district level awareness camps are conducted.

41. House Building Grant to disabled Ex-Servicemen boarded out and widows and dependents of Jawans died in harness. The amount of grant is Rs.2,00,000/- Annual income limit is Rs.3,00,000/-.

42. The dependent of Military/Para Military personnel killed in action/militant action are given Ex-gratia of Rs. 5,00,000/- and Military/Para Military personnel disabled/wounded in action/are given a grant which varies from Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- in accordance with the percentage of disability. Personnel belonging to other states died or disabled by serving in Kerala are also eligible for this grant prior to 29 Jun 1999.

43. Financial assistance from Chief Ministers Sainik Welfare Fund up to a maximum of Rs. 10 Lakh is provided to Military/Para Military/GREF personnel who have killed/disabled in action. The amount of assistance will be apportioned between the wife and parents of the deceased in the ration 3:1.

44. Territorial Army personnel who are recipients of TA decorations/TA medals will be given cash award Rs. 5,000/-.

45. Bright Students among the children of Ex-Servicemen studying from post - matric class to post-graduate and other courses are eligible for scholarships varying from Rs. 2,000/- to Rs. 3,500/-. Annual income limit is Rs. 2,00,000/-.

46. 2 lakh as Scholarship are being paid to cadets who are domiciled from Kerala and undergoing training at the National Defence Academy and the Rashtriya Indian Military College.OTA, AFTMC and one lakh to Military Nursing service students.

47. The IInd Word War Veterans and Widows of WW II Veterans are provided with financial assistance of Rs. 6,000/- per month. Annual income limit is Rs. 50,000/-.

48. Vacancies in Sainik welfare Department, Civilian posts in NCC and ‘Sergeant’ Post in various Departments are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

49. Reservation of 10% Civil Police Officer (Driver), Preference in appointment of Home guards & Forest Guard GR-II and Priority is given in allotment of Jai Jawan Stalls.

50. 10% vacancies of Live Stock Inspector Gr-II are reserved for Ex-Servicemen and Dependents of ESM/Serving Soldiers.

51. Weightage Mark is given to the Ex-Servicemen and their children, widows, Children of serving soldiers for admission in pre-university. B.Sc (Agri/Horticulture) BVSc and animal Husbandry courses vide Kerala University letter No. SD(1)/161121/76 dated 02 May 1977. One seats each for BVSc.

52. One bed each in general ward of all District and Taluk Hospitals reserved for Ex- Servicemen.

53. Reservation of 10% surplus land and 9% of arable forest land to Ex-Servicemen while assignments are made.

54. Reservation of seats in professional courses.

Course Reservation Ex- Servicemen Defence person killed in Action

(a) MBBS (b) BDS (c) Engg (Govt/Govt Controlled self Financing) (d) BHMS (e) BAMS (f) BSc (Hones) Agri (g) B Tech (Agri Engg) (h) BVSC & AH (j) BFSc (k) Engg (Private Self Financing College) Total 06 05

01 01

09 07

01 01

30

48 01

01 01 30

46 Serving Defence Person 02 01 17

01 01 01 01 01

30

55

55. Reservation of 15% seats in ITI courses to wards and widows of Ex-Servicemen.

56. Ex-Servicemen/ of Ex-Servicemen Wives/Widows are exempted from payment of House Tax to one house of plinth area up to 2,000 Sq Ft owned and residing by them. Exemption is to be renewed annually.

57. Preference for transfer of one near relative employed in state service of serving soldier and killed in action.

58. One Dependent of soldiers who are killed or permanently disabled or missing in action or war like situation in operational/field area are given employment assistance in state service.

59. Redressal of Grievances of Ex-Servicemen prompt and immediate action. District Collectors and Head of Departments have been given instruction.

60. Special (Out of turn) priority in giving electric connection to Ex-Servicemen and dependent of serving personnel died/killed in action.

61. Equation of service trades with civil trades- Acceptance of central Govt equation of

service trades with civil trades by State Govt qualification of Degree and Diplomas recognized by the Govt of India-automatic recognition in State Govt.

62. ECHS Poly clinics in all Districts.

63. Pay Scale and Status of Officials :-

Officials Director RSB Dy Director/ZSWO Asst Dir/ZSWOs Pay Scale 40,640-57,440 22,360-37,940 18,740-33,680

64. Last RSB meeting was held on 07 Oct 2021 and SMC meeting on 30 Apr 2019.

65. Contact details of Zila Sainik Boards are as under :-

Ser Office/ District Name, Designation & Address

(a) Alappuzha Zila Sainik Welfare Office Arattuvazhi Road, Alappuzha-688 007 (b) Eranakulam Zila Sainik Welfare Office Civil Station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam-682 030

(c) Idukki Zila Sainik Welfare Office Theruvan Towers Thodupuzha, Iddukki - 685584 0486-2222904 (O) zswoidukki@yahoo.com

(d) Kannur

Zila Sainik Welfare Office Civil Station, Kannur-670002 (e) Kasaragod Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Civil Station PO, Vidya Nagar, Kasaragod - 671123

(f) Kollam Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Civil Station, Kollam-691013 0474-2792987 (O) zswokollam@yahoo.co.in

(g) Kottayam

Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Manarcad (PO), Kottayam-686109 (h) Kozhikode Zila Sainik Welfare Office Balan K Nair Road, Kozhikode - 673001 (j) Malappuram Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Civil Station, Malappuram–676505

Telephone No.

0477-2245673 (O) zswoalp@gmail.com 0484-2422239 (O) zswoekm@yahoo.com

0497-2700069 (O) zswokannur@gmail.com

0499-4256860 (O) zswoksgd2@gmail.com

0481- 2371187 (O) zswoktym@gmail.com 0495- 2771881 (O) kkdzswo@bsnl.in

0483-2734932 (O) zswompm@gmail.com

(k) Palakkad

Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Jaini MeduVadakkanthara PO Palakkad-678013 (l) Pathanamthitta Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Collectorate, Pathanamthitta Pin - 689645

(m) Thiruvananthapuram

(n) Thrissur Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Vanchiyoor Thiruvananthapuram Pin- 695035 Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Sainik Centre, Poothole Thrissur Pin-680004 0487- 2384037 (O) zswothrissur@gmail.com

(o) Wayanad Zila Sainik Welfare Office Kalpetta North PO, Wayanad-673001 04936-202668 (O) zswowyd@gmail.com

0491-2971633 (O) zswopalakkad@ gmail. com 0468-2222104 (O) zswopta@gmail.com

0471-2472748 (O) zswotvpm@gmail.com

66. Details of Sainik Rest Houses are as under :-

Ser Location & Address

(a) Sainik Rest House, Arattuvazhi Road Alappuzha – 688007 NRS - Alappuzha Distance (Kms) - 7 Nearest Airport Kochi, Nedumbassery Distance (Kms) - 100 (b) Sainik Rest House Kakkanadu, Collectoratye, PO, Earnakulam 682030 NRS - Ermakulam Distance (Kms) -16 Nearest Airport Kochi, Nedumbassery Distance (Kms) - 35

Accommodation Available (Rooms) Offrs JCOs ORs

7

Contact details

02245673

14 (2 X AC Room & 10 Bed 944613091(M)

Dormitory)

0484-2422239

(c) Sainik Rest House Thalappady, Manarcaud- Puthuppally Road, manarcaud, PO-Kottayam-686019 NRS - Kottayam Distance (Kms) -7 Nearest Airport - Kochi, Nedumbassery Distance (Kms) -90 (d) Sainik Rest House Balan K Nair Road Kozhikode – 673001 (Near Malabar Christian College) NRS - Kozhikode Distance (Kms) -3 Nearest Airport - Karipur Distance (Kms) -25 (e) Sainik Rest house Behind Kendriya Vidyalaya Civil Station, Malappuram – 676505 NRS - Malappuram Distance (Kms) -35 Nearest Airport - Karipur Distance (Kms) -40 (f) Sainik Rest House Poothole, Thrissur - 680004 NRS - Thrissur Distance (Kms) -1 Nearest Airport - Kochi, Nedumbassery Distance (Kms) -45 6 (3 x AC Room & 04 Dormitory)

(g) Sainik Rest House Vanchiyoor, Th’nthapuram – 695035 NRS - Th’nthapuram Distance (Kms) -2 Nearest Airport - Th’nthapuram Distance (Kms) -7 12 (3XAC Room & 09 Dormitory)

10 (2 x AC Room & 12 Dormitory) Bed 0481-2371187

16 (1 x AC Room) 0495-2771881

11 (2 x AC Room & 12 Dormitory) Bed 0483-2734932

Bed 0487-2384037

Bed 0471-2471853