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Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs (Sainik Welfare)

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Puducherry

This scheme, run by the Sainik Welfare department in Puducherry, provides financial assistance to Ex-Servicemen (ESM), their widows, and dependents for repairing and re-thatching their houses. Eligible beneficiaries can receive up to ₹40,000 every three years to maintain their homes in good condition. The scheme aims to support the housing needs of India's armed forces veterans and their families.

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What You Get

  • Financial grant of up to ₹40,000 for house repairs and re-thatching
  • Grant provided once every three years
  • Available to registered Ex-Servicemen, widows of Ex-Servicemen, and their dependents
  • Helps maintain and repair thatched houses without financial burden

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–100 years
  • Residence: Puducherry residents only
  • Must be a registered Ex-Serviceman (ESM) or widow/dependent of ESM
  • Currently receiving Subsistence Allowance
  • Resident of Puducherry
  • Own a thatched house requiring repair or re-thatching
  • Can apply once every three years

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. ESM Registration Certificate
  3. 3. Subsistence Allowance Certificate
  4. 4. House Ownership Document
  5. 5. Bank Passbook
  6. 6. Photograph

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) — Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Puducherry
Category
Housing
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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Ex-ServicemanHousing SupportSainik WelfareHouse RepairPuducherryVeterans

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