Question: I want to know about Hearing Aid Grant (Sainik Welfare). What does it offer?

Answer: such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number. Additionally, periodic status updates may be
available through the official website or by contacting the concerned authority. What entities are included in the definition of "Armed
Forces of the Union"?The term "Armed Forces of the Union" encompasses the Army, Navy, and Air Force of the Indian Union,
including Armed Forces of the former Indian States, but excludes certain entities such as the Defence Security Corps and Para Military
Forces (PMF). How are recruits distinguished from ex-Servicemen?Recruits are not considered ex-Servicemen, as the term applies to
individuals who have completed a certain period of service in the Armed Forces. Are there any additional categories covered within the
definition of ex-Servicemen?Yes, individuals from the Territorial Army (TA) meeting certain criteria, such as pension holders for
continuous embodied service, disability attributable to military service, and gallantry award winners, are also considered ex-Servicemen.
How are individuals released on or after July 1, 1987, defined as ex-Servicemen?Individuals released on or after July 1, 1987, qualify as
ex-Servicemen if they have served in any rank in the Armed Forces and were either retired with a pension from the Defence Budget or
released on completion of specific terms of engagement with gratuity. What conditions apply to individuals released between July 1,
1979, and July 1, 1987, to be classified as ex-Servicemen?Those released between July 1, 1979, and July 1, 1987, must have served for a
continuous period of at least six months after attestation if discharged for reasons other than at their own request, or must have
completed at least five years of service if discharged at their own request. What is the eligibility criterion for individuals released from
the Armed Forces before July 1, 1968?Individuals released before July 1, 1968, qualify as ex-Servicemen if they have served in any rank
in the Armed Forces and were not dismissed or discharged due to misconduct or inefficiency. Whether the personnel of Defence Forces
who joined SSC and were subsequently released for extended periods at their own request entitled to ex-servicemen status?Yes, if such
personnel were given a gratuity and discharged on reasons other than misconduct or inefficiency. Are Short Service/Emergency
commissioned Officers eligible to the status of ex-servicemen?Yes, if released on completion of the specific period of engagement and
were given gratuity at the time of release. Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesGovernment OrderApplication Form And Documents
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Grant (Sainik Welfare)AidEx-ServicemanFinancial AssistanceHearingWidowDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication
ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked Questions"Hearing Aid Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund
of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, â‚¹8,000/- is provided for the purchase of Hearing Aid to the Ex-
servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen registered with the Department. The members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
(ECHS) are not eligible. The applications are accepted offline.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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