The gate of the government primary school in village Kaire, Punjab
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Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)

"Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows" is a Welfare Scheme by the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided allowances towards the purchase of books.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Book Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Puducherry
States and UTsPuducherry
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsBook, Allowance, Student, Ex-Serviceman, Widow

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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