People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Ex-Servicemen In Penury

The scheme aims to provide financial relief to destitute non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen and their widows. Through this scheme, financial assistance per month (paid annually) is provided for lifetime support.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Ex-Servicemen In Penury
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Defence
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsExtreme Poor, Penury, Ex-Servicemen, Non-Pensioner Ex-Servicemen, Financial Assistance

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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