Puducherry offers up to Rs 40,000 to repair thatched homes of ex-servicemen: Who can apply?
The Puducherry Department of Sainik Welfare is offering a grant of up to Rs 40,000 to help ex-servicemen and their families repair thatched houses. Eligible beneficiaries can apply offline through the Rajya Sainik Board.
Why it matters
This provides essential financial support to vulnerable military veterans and their families for basic housing maintenance.
Owning a safe home often means keeping it in good condition, but repair costs can be difficult for vulnerable households to meet. In Puducherry, the department of Sainik Welfare runs a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance for the re-thatching and repair of houses belonging to eligible ex-servicemen, widows of ex-servicemen and their dependants.Ex-servicemen and their families in Puducherry who live in thatched houses can avail financial assistance of up to Rs 40,000 under a welfare scheme aimed at helping them undertake repair and re-thatching work.The Thatched House Repair Grant for Re-thatching & Repairs, provides eligible beneficiaries with financial support once every three years.
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