GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA
CONCESSIONS AND BENEFITS EXTENDED TO EX-SERVICEMEN (ESM) AND THEIR FAMILIES
WORLD WAR II VETERANS AND THEIR WIDOWS
Government of Telangana provides Monthly financial assistance @ Rs.6,000 to the Non-Pensioner II World War Veterans and their Widows. Auth: G.O.Ms.No.88, dated.22-12-2015 of Home (Ser.IV) Department, Government of Telangana.
WAR WIDOWS / WAR DISABLED SOLDIERS
(i) CASH GRANT
Government of Telangana State provides monetary grants to NOKs/ dependents of Defence personnel Killed in action / Disabled in action as under:
S.No | Category | Amount (Rupees) |
1 | Killed in Action | 5,00,000 |
2 | Disabled in Action | |
a) Totally disabled, double amputee and totally blind | 3,00,000 | |
b) Single amputee and one eye blind, deaf, loss of toes, fingers, precluding employment | 2,00,000 | |
c) Burns, Gunshot wounds, battle accidents and multiple compound fractures | 1,00,000 |
Auth: G.O.Ms.No.26, dated.28-01-2014 of General Administration (Poll.B) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (United):
(ii) OTHER BENEFITS
1) Employment is provided on compassionate grounds to the son / daughter / spouse or to the younger unmarried brother / sister of the defence personnel who was a bachelor. Auth: (i) G.O.Ms.No.138, dated.06-06-2006 of Home (Genl.C) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (United).
(ii) G.O.Ms.No.173, dated 22-08-2008 of General Administration (Ser.A) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (United).
2) Allotment of 300 Sq.yds House site. Auth: G.O.Ms.No.92, dated.30-05-2005 of Home (Genl.C) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (United).
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EX-SERVICEMEN
1) 2% reservation in Group III and IV posts in State Government jobs. Auth: G.O.Ms.No.310, dated.30-05-2005 of Home (Genl.C) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
2) Relaxation of physical standards in Police Constable recruitment.
3) Defence Services trades were equated with Civil trades. Auth: G.O.Ms.No.16 of Labour, Employment & Training and Factories (Emp)Department, Dated 12-04-1999 of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (United)
Self-Employment
1) Pavala Vaddi Scheme is applicable for Ex-Servicemen and Widows of ESM for self-employment ventures where in the ESM has to pay 3% interest on loan and the rest is borne by the State Government. (Max Loan amount Rs.5,00,000/-) Auth: G.O.Ms.No.339 of Home (Genl.C) Department, dated.25-07-2009 of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (United)
2) Provision of interest Subsidy to ESM for self-employment ventures from Special Fund (Max Loan amount Rs.50,000/-)
CHILDREN EDUCATION
The Government provides reservations of 1to 3 percent in Admissions into various professional courses.
DETAILS OF RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR ADMISSION INTO VARIOUS COURSES UNDER CAP(CHILDREN OF ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL) CATEGORY IN TELANGANA STATE |
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S.No. |
Name of the course |
Reservation % |
Eligible |
Authority |
1. |
Medical Course MBBS,BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BNYS, BUMS etc. |
1% |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel/ Serving defence personnel |
GO MS No. 66 dated 29-07-2015 |
2. |
Engineering Course |
2% |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel/Children of BSF & CRPF Children of AP Police Personnel killed in Extremist violence |
G.O.Ms No.184 of Edn Deptt., dt.20-8-1993 and GO Ms No.192 of Edn Deptt., Dt.26-08-1993 & Go MS No. 19, 20,21,22,23,24. |
3. |
Engineering through ECET (for diploma Holders) |
2% |
-do- |
GO Ms.No.22 dated 20-07-2015 |
4. |
B.Arch and allied courses |
2% |
-do- |
GO Ms.No.23 dated 20-07-2015 |
5. |
Agricultural Courses |
2% |
-do- |
-do- |
6. |
Polytechnic Courses |
2% |
-do- |
GO Ms No.241 Dt.30-10-1993 of Edn(TE.1) Deptt. |
7. |
B.Pharmacy (MPC) stream
B.Pharmacy (BPC stream) |
2% |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel, BSF & CRPF Personnel. |
GO Ms No.254, dt.28-04-1993 of Health, Medical & Family Welfare Deptt. |
1% |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel, BSF & CRPF Personnel. |
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8. |
MCA and MBA |
2% |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel, BSF & CRPF Personnel. |
G.O.Ms No.59, 26-05-2006 of Higher Edn (EC.1) Deptt. GO Ms.No.20 dated 08-07-2015 |
9. |
B.Ed |
3% |
a) Children of Armed Forces Personnel b) Spouse of Ex-Sm and serving defence personnel, c) Self – Ex-Sm d) Children/Spouse of BSF and CRPF personnel |
G.O.Ms No.154, dt.27-04-1989 of Edn Deptt &. G.O.Ms No.31 dt.6-7-99 of School Edn(Trg) Deptt. G.O.Ms No.102, Dt.18-12-1999 of School Edn Deptt. G.O.Ms No.25, dt.of School Edn Deptt. |
10. |
M.Sc,M.Com,M.A,M.Ed, M.E,M.T, |
One seat for every Block of 30 seats |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel & Children of BSF & CRPF Personnel |
Go MS No. 19, 20,21,22,23,24.
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11. |
LL.B/LL.M |
One seat for every Block of 30 seats |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel & Children of BSF & CRPF Personnel |
GO MS.No.24, Dated 20-07-2015 |
12. |
B.P.Ed Course, M.P.Ed, U.G.D.P.Ed |
3% |
Children of Armed Forces personnel, BSF, CRPF |
G.O.Ms No.154 dt.27-04-1989 of Edn Deptt and G.O.Ms No.102, Dt.18-12-1999 of School Edn Dept. |
13. |
Nurse Training Course |
1% |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel & Children of BSF & CRPF Personnel |
G.O.Ms No.935,dt.30-5-1972 of Health & Municipal Admn Deptt. |
14. |
Library Science |
3% |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel |
G.O.Ms No.140 dt.28-05-1987 of Education Deptt |
15. |
Sanitary Inspector course |
2% |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel & Children of BSF & CRPF Personnel |
G.O.Ms No.500, dt.01-04-1972 of Health, Medical & Family (H.1) Deptt. |
16. |
M.P.H.W Course |
2% |
Children of Armed Forces Personnel & Children of BSF & CRPF Personnel |
G.O.Ms No.39,dt.21-1-1988 of Health, Medical and Family (H.1)Deptt. |
17. |
DIET(TTC) |
2% |
i) Children of Armed Forces Personnel ii)Spouse of Ex-Sm and serving defence personnel, iii)Self – Ex-Sm iv)Children/Spouse of BSF and CRPF Personnel |
G.O.Rt.No.559, dt.22-08-2007 of Education (SE-Trg) Deptt. |
MONETARY BENEFITS
Sl.No |
Name of the Grant |
Particulars |
Amount (Rs) |
1 |
Financial assistance to widows of ex-servicemen |
Serving soldier died while in serviceAuthority : (3rd SMC) : Date of inception (21-9-2021) |
3,00,000.00 one time grant |
Upon death of ex-serviceman, financial assistance given to widow subject to condition : Age of ex-serviceman below 58 years of age, ex-serviceman/widow not employed in Govt./ Bank/PSU etc, son/s below 25 years of age and unmarried/ unemployed/widowed daughter/s, annual income for the family from all sources should be less than Rs.5 lakhs per annum.Authority : (3rd SMC) : Date of Inception (21-9-2021) |
2,00,000.00 one time grant |
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2 |
Educational concessions to children of ESM rank of JCO and below and equivalent in Army/Navy/Air Force. (Max-2 children) |
Class-1 to 12, ITI, Diploma & Degree (3 years)Date of Inception : 15-2-2018 |
10,000.00 p.a |
Post graduation/Professional CoursesAuthority : (3rd SMC) : Date of Inception (21-9-2021) |
25,000.00 p.a
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CA/CS/ICWA (per group in Inter and Final)Authority : (3rd SMC) : Date of Inception (21-9-2021) |
25,000.00 per group |
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Financial assistance to children of Ex-servicemen pursuing Ph.D courses (maximum of 3 years of duration and restricted to unemployed son/ unmarried daughters below 35 years of age provided they are not in receipt of any financial assistance/scholarship).Authority : (3rd SMC) : Date of Inception (21-9-2021) |
30,000.00 p.a |
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3 |
Hostel fees reimbursement |
Children of ESM (Max : 2 children) – Class-I to Degree and staying in hostels. Authority : (1st SMC) : Special Committee Meeting Date of Inception : (5-2-2018) |
10,000.00 p.a |
4 |
Marriage grant |
Maximum of two daughters of ex-serviceman (also eligible for third child if the second and third are twins) and re-marriage of widow of ex-serviceman.Authority : (3rd SMC) : Date of Inception (21-9-2021) |
40,000.00 one time grant |
5 |
Funeral grant |
Death of an ex-serviceman, widow/wife of ex-serviceman/dependent child of ex-serviceman Authority : (1st SMC) : Special Committee MeetingDate of Inception : (5-2-2018) |
10,000.00 |
6 |
Penury grant (for maximum period of 5 years |
Non-pensioner ESM above 60 years and Non-pensioner widows above 55 years Authority : (2nd SMC) : Date of Inception (26-3-2019) |
3,900.00 p.m |
7 |
Grant for Orphan children of ESM |
This grant is sanctioned to the children of ESM till they attain the age of 25 years of age or marriage or employment whichever is earlier. Authority : (1st SMC) : Special Committee Meeting Date of Inception : (5-2-2018) |
2,000.00 p.m |
8 |
Disabled children grant |
Children of ex-servicemen with 100% disability till their life time. Authority : (2nd SMC) : Date of Inception (26-3-2019) |
3,000.00 p.m |
9 |
Disabled ESM grant |
Financial assistance to 100% disabled ex-servicemenAuthority : Note submitted to Hon’ble Governor vide Note File No.100% disabled ESM/FA/B/2019)Date of Inception : 20-4-2019 |
12,000.00 p.m |
10 |
Legal assistance to ESM |
Legal assistance to ex-servicemen and widows where Govt is not a party Authority : (26th SMC Meeting of SPF of AP), Dated. 12-12-2008 at Raj Bhavan, Hyd).Date of inception : 15-1-2009 |
5000.00 one time grant |
11 |
Adhoc grant |
For purchase of tool kits by non-pensioner ex-servicemen /widows. Authority : (1st SMC) : Special Committee Meeting Date of Inception : (5-2-2018) |
10,000.00 one time grant |
12 |
F.A to unemployed esm/ widows for attending vocational courses, coaching classes for competitive examinations |
Unemployed ex-servicemen or widow below 55 years of age towards vocational courses at At Government run institutions. (for details contact Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Hyderabad) Authority : (1st SMC) : Special Committee Meeting Date of Inception : (5-2-2018) |
25,000.00 or 85% of cost of course |
13 |
Spot assistance |
Spot assistance given to ex-servicemen, widow of ex-servicemen Authority : (26th SMC Meeting of SPF of AP), Dated. 12-12-2008 at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad) Date of inception : 15-1-2009 |
200.00 |
6. OTHER BENEFITS AND CONCESSIONS
Auth:
(i) G.O.Ms.No.83, dated.15-03-1997 of Municipal Administration and Urban Development (TC.1) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (United).
(ii)G.O.Ms.No.217, dated.01-09-1997 of Municipal Administration and Urban Development (TC.1)Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (United).
(iii) G.O.Ms.No.371, dated.20-11-2003 of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PTS-III) Department.
Auth: (i) G.O.Ms.No.378, dated.04-09-1995 of General Administration (Poll-B) Department of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
(ii) G.O.Ms.No.395, dated.18-09-1997 of General Administration (Poll-B) Department of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Auth: (i) G.O.Ms.No.1241, dated.27-10-2008 of Revenue (Assgn) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
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