Applications have been invited for sanctioning cash award to the wards of ex-servicemen who have secured top ranks in the SSLC/CBSE and Plus Two examinations for the academic year 2018-19. Undergraduate and postgraduate students who have won gold medal in any government recognised university will be eligible for the award.
According to a release, ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen in the Union Territory who have registered their names with the Department of Sainik Welfare and whose wards are eligible are advised to collect the application forms from the department office from July 1 to 31. The filled in applications should be submitted to the department on or before August 23. Applications received after the due date will not be considered for the award.