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Financial Assistance to War Widows of Defence Forces

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month shall be granted to War Widows of Defence Force Personnel’s (Army, Navy & Air Force) who were killed in action during declared war of 1962, 1965 & 1971 in addition to family pension already getting from Government of India.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Financial Assistance to War Widows of Defence Forces
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Haryana
States and UTsHaryana
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsFinancial Assistance, War, Widow, Defence Forces, Sainik

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