OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SAINIK WELFARE
TELANGANA STATE

OBJECTIVES

• The Department registers the Ex-servicemen and Widows and issues I.D Cards on behalf of Kendriya Sainik Board, New Delhi.
• Registrations of Ex-Servicemen for employment and sponsoring their names to the various Government and PSU jobs against 2% reserved vacancies for ex-servicemen. Deficiencies in matters of implementation of reservation for ex-servicemen are brought to the notice of the Government.
• Process applications for cash awards, annuity and other concessions to the gallantry award winners.
• Process the applications for Financial Assistance to the families of the defence personnel killed / disabled in action.
• Financial assistance to the Ex-Servicemen and Widows of Ex-Servicemen from Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund(RMEWF), Armed Forces Flag Day Fund(AFFD) and Grants from Army, Navy and Air Force.
• War Jagir allowance to the families whose son/sons serve in defence forces of the country.
• Organises Flag Day Fund collection.
• Organises rallies for ex-servicemen, with a view to resolve their grievances and to educate them about various concessions and benefits from Central and State Governments.
• Assists ex-servicemen in resolving their pension related grievances and other service matters.
• Reservation of seats in Educational Institutions for the children of Armed Forces Personnel.
• Liaison with Central and State Government recruiting agencies.
• Liaison with DESW, DGR, KSB, Central and State departments on Policy matters.
• Conduct of Rajya Sainik Board  (RSB) and State Managing Committee (SMC) meetings.
• Constitution of Zila Sainik Boards.