One Time Cash Incentive towards acquiring BEd, BPEd, DTEd, PGDCA (Sainik Welfare)
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a welfare scheme run by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund under the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. It provides one-time cash incentive to unemployed ex-servicemen who want to pursue higher education courses like BEd, BPEd, DTEd, or PGDCA. The scheme aims to support former military personnel in gaining new qualifications and skills for employment.
What You Get
- One-time cash incentive up to ₹20,000 for pursuing BEd (Bachelor of Education) course
- One-time cash incentive up to ₹20,000 for pursuing BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education) course
- One-time cash incentive up to ₹20,000 for pursuing DTEd (Diploma in Teacher Education) course
- One-time cash incentive up to ₹20,000 for pursuing PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) course
- Financial support to help cover course fees and educational expenses
Who Can Apply
- Age: 21–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be an ex-serviceman (former military personnel)
- Must be unemployed at the time of applying
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in BEd, BPEd, DTEd, or PGDCA course
- Should meet any age and service-related criteria set by the Department of Sainik Welfare
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Service Discharge Certificate
- 3. Unemployment Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Course Enrollment Letter
- 6. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 21–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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