Spectacle Grant (Sainik Welfare)
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Spectacle Grant is a welfare scheme run by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund under the Department of Sainik Welfare in Puducherry. It provides financial assistance to ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen to help them purchase spectacles (eyeglasses). This scheme aims to support those who have served in the armed forces by helping them access vision care.
What You Get
- Financial grant of ₹2,000 for purchasing spectacles
- Available to ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen
- Direct assistance for vision correction needs
Who Can Apply
- Age: 21–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be an ex-serviceman or widow of an ex-serviceman
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme are NOT eligible
- Should have served in the Armed Forces
Documents Needed
0/4 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Service Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Prescription from Eye Specialist
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
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 21–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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