www.indianarmy.gov.in | March 2018

BaatCheetNo. 03/2018

INDIAN ARMY VETERANS

War memorial(A series covering War Memorials across the country to remember our soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty)

Ganasok Battalions suffered a number of battle casualities during OP VIJAY from 08 June to 26 July 1999. To commemorate the achievements of these Battalions in this Sub Sector during OP VIJAY, a war memorial has been constructed.

This war memorial at Longewala was constructed in December 2002 and is dedicated to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during OP PArAkrAm (2001-2002).

GANASOK WAR MEMORIAL

OP PARAKRAM WAR MEMORIAL

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FROM thE EdItOR’S dESK

Combat Demo during 124th Raising Day Celebrations of HQ Southern Command at Pune

War Memorial

Chief’s Page

In Focus

Snippets

Benefits & Services to Veterans

Veterans Diary

North East Diary & J&K Diary

Regimental Celebrations

Sports & Adventure

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This issue of Baatcheet has been dedicated to our Veterans in recognition of their selfless service towards the nation and for their consistent efforts in shaping Indian Army to make it better. The centre page carries useful information on benefits and services available for Veterans and their next of kins.

Hon’ble President of India, Shri ram Nath kovind presented Padma Shri to Sepoy murlikant rajaram Petkar, retired War Veteran and is covered in ‘IN FOCUS’ Section.

Team of ‘EmE Ultra run’ established a new National record of running 50 consecutive half marathons in 50 days and is covered in ‘SPOrTS & ADVENTUrE’ Section.

We request our readers to send good quality high resolution photographs along with a write up of 40 - 70 words before the 25th of every month. Inputs sent on email / AWAN will be preferred.

In this Issue…….

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CHieF’S PaGe

The Chief of Army Staff presenting the Indian Army Coffee Table Book to Lieutenant General NUmmW Senanayake,

Commander of Sri Lanka Army on 06 march 2018

General Bipin rawat, COAS interacting with mr. Enkhbold Nyamaa, Defence minister of mongolia

on 08 march 2018

General Bipin rawat, COAS releasing a book ’Paramveer Parvane’ written by Dr Prabhakiran Jain

at South Block on 20 march 2018

General Bipin rawat, COAS interacting with students of Government Law College, mumbai

on 06 march 2018

General Bipin rawat, COAS interacting with Admiral rC Wijegunaratne, Chief of Defence Staff, Sri Lanka

on 01 march 2018

The Chief of Army Staff presenting the Indian Army Coffee Table Book to Admiral katsutoshi kawano, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self Defence Forces on 05 march 2018

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in FoCuSPresiDent aWarDs PaDMa sHriHon’ble President of India, Shri ram Nath kovind presented Padma Shri to Sepoy murlikant rajaram Petkar, retired War Veteran of Victorious 1965 War on 20 march 2018, who later won Paralympic Gold medal in 50 meter free style swimming. He sustained grave injuries including multiple gunshot wounds, but unrelentlessly trained and achieved inspiring glory. Sepoy murlikant rajaram Petkar, reflects the ideals of Indian Army ‘To Be Winner Always’.

internationaL WoMen’s DaY On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Hon’ble raksha mantri, mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman graced an event organised by women in uniform of Armed Forces medical Services (AFmS) as Chief Guest to celebrate the spirit of ‘Womanhood’ at manekshaw Centre on 9 march 2018. During the event she addressed the gathering and highlighted the stellar role, power and potential of women in AFmS. raksha mantri also felicitated retired lady officers from AFmS.

eX KHanJar 2018Fifth Special Forces Joint Training ‘Exercise khanjar’ between Indian and kyrgyzstan Armies was held at Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte, mizoram from 16 march to 29 march 2018. Special Forces personnel from both nations participated in the exercise. Aim of the exercise was to practice joint planning & conduct of counter terrorist operations in semi urban terrain and encompass training on jungle warfare, jungle survival and special heliborne operations.

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SniPPetSAnnual Army Seminar for 2017-18 on ‘Contribution of the Army Towards Nation Building’ was held on 01 mar 2018 at manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.The objective of the seminar was to highlight the contributions of the Indian Army towards Nation building and identify new spheres & areas for future participation. The welcome address was delivered by General Bipin rawat, COAS and the key Note address was given by Dr Subhash ramrao Bhamre, the Hon’ble raksha rajya mantri.

General Bipin rawat, COAS visited red Horns Division on 04 march 2018 and reviewed the internal security situation and inspected joint training node, a modern facility developed in Eastern theatre to train foreign armies. The node had hosted army delegations from Bangladesh and myanmar in the recent past wherein bilateral exercises were conducted.

An impressive closing ceremony was organised at Seychelles Defence Academy lle Perseverance mahe Seychelles during Indo-Seychelles Joint Exercise LAmITYE on 03 mar 2018. mementoes were exchanged between both contingents.

A mid career interaction between officers of Armed Forces & IAS / IPS was organised at HQ Uttar Bharat Area on 05 and 06 march 2018. Aim of interaction was to synergize functioning between military & civil services to meet unforeseen situations at short notice.

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Lieutenant General Balwant Singh Negi, GOC-in-C Central Command felicitated the gallantry award winners, recipients of Unit Citations for exemplary performance and awarded Surya Trophies for attaining excellence as service providers in an impressive Ceremony organised at Jabalpur on 15 mar 2018.

Civil–military Liaison Conference chaired by Hon’ble Chief minister of UP, Shri Yogi Aditya Nath was held at Lucknow on 20 march 2018. Issues relating to soldiers welfare, defence land and infrastructure development in the state were delved upon and timelines were formulated for final resolution of these issues.

War memorial Girls & Boys Hostel was inaugurated by Shri Trivendra Singh rawat, the Hon’ble Chief minister of Uttarakhand at Dehradun on 18 march 2018. The 4.18 acres hostel is full of modern amenities for the wards of martyrs, Veer Naris, serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand. The hostel will cater for boarding and lodging facilities for 125 boys and 125 girls. Former Chief minister of the State major General BC khanduri (retired), General Bipin rawat, Lieutenant General Sarath Chand were also present on the occasion alongwith other civil and military dignitaries.

South Western Command Investiture Ceremony for the award of ‘Unit Citations’ to units excelling in various fields was held at Jaipur on 20 march 2018. Fourteen Units were awarded the Citations by Lieutenant General Cherish mathson, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command.

Haryana State Education Department has renamed the Government Senior Secondary Girls School at kosli as Saheed major Vikas Yadav Senior Secondary Girls School on 29 march 2018. major Vikas Yadav, Sm of 7th Battalion the Jat regiment, a native of kosli in rewari District fought gallantly against the militants in J&k and attained martyrdom.

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BeneFitS & SerViCeS to VeteranS anD next oF kin

Description entitlement Dealing agency applicability

ex-Gratia Central Government (one time for Battle Casualty)Death due to accident in course of duties rs 25 Lakh PCDA (P) Attributable

to causes mentioned (wef 01 Jan 2016)

Death in course of duties attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, anti-social elements etc

rs 25 Lakh

Death during enemy action in war or border skirmishers or in action against terrorists/ militants etc

rs 35 Lakh

Death occurring while on duty in specified high altitude inaccessible border post, on account of natural disasters, extreme weather

rs 35 Lakh

Death during enemy action in international war or war like engagements specifically notified and during evacuation of Indian nationals from war-torn zone in foreign country

rs 45 Lakh

Monetary allowances for the Gallantry awards. No separate claim is required. Sanctioned by PCDA (P) through PPO based on inputs received from mP-5&6 regarding Gallantry Award rates from time to time.

Monetary Benefits from state GovtMonetary Benefits to the Gallantry awardees. As per domicile State Govt. policy.Monetary Benefits to the Battle Casualties. As per domicile State Govt. policy.

aWWa BeneFitsAWWA Ex-Gratia one time rs 15,000/- Unit

concernedAll death cases (in service)

AWWA Education Scholarship 1st Child rs 10,000/- per year

AWWA

All death cases (Post retirement)Upto graduation2nd Child rs 8,000/- per year

AWWA Technical Education Grant 1st Child upto max rs 30,000/- per year

To children of widows not drawing pension. Applicable for Technical courses. (eg m Tech/ mBBS)2nd Child upto max

rs 20,000/- per yearAWWA marriage Grants rs 25,000/- ESm death after retirement casesAWWA Financial Grant for Sewing machine

rs 6,000/- Wives of service personnel (invalided out from service with 100% disability/ disabled BC personnel)

GratuitYDeath cum retirement Gratuity Based on length of service PCDA (P) All death cases (in service)

aGi BeneFits AGI : Insurance Cover rs. 75 Lakh (Offrs)

rs. 40 Lakh (JCOs/Or)

AGI Dte

All death cases (in service)

AGI : maturity Benefits As per contributionSpecially Abled Children Sustenance Allowance

rs 6,000/-pm per child (Died in harness cases)

Social Security Deposit (SSD) Scheme

Aim. To safeguard the interest of minor children & widows of martyred soldier & ensure security of their deposits.

AGIF Scholarship Scheme rs 40,000/-per year per student (Eleven AWES institutes are covered) (Serving & retired officers & JCOs/Or wards)

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BeneFits tHrouGH DireCtorate oF inDian arMY Veterans (DiaV)Category amount remarks

Fatal Battle Casualty. • 15 Aug 1947 to 30 Apr 1999 • 01 may 1999 to 31 Dec 2015• 01 Jan 2016 onwards

rs 1,00,000/-rs 30,000/-rs 2,00,000/-

1st Tranche – 50,000/- (Initially on occurrence of casualty)2nd Tranche – 1,50,000/- (On receipt of final documents)

Fatal Physical Casualty where death is attributable to/ not attributable to military service incuding those missing & presumed killed, where Central Govt ex gratia is not paid to the noK

• 01 Apr 2001 - 14 Jan 2009• 15 Jan 2009 - 31 mar 2013

• 01 Apr 2013 - 31 mar 2016

• 01 Apr 2016 onwards

rs 30,000/-rs 1,00,000/-

rs 2,00,000/-

rs 2,50,000/-

(1st Tranche – 30,000/-2nd Tranche – 70,000/-)

(1st Tranche – 30,000/-2nd Tranche – 1,70,000/-)

(1st Tranche – 50,000/-2nd Tranche – 2,00,000/-)

Fatal Physical Casualty in respect of re-employed officers during their re-employment period wef:-

• 21 Apr 2015-31 mar 2016• 01 Apr 2016 onwards

rs 30,000/-rs 50,000/-

Fatal recruit Casualty (PC) wef:- • 15 Jan 2012 - 31 mar 2016• 01 Apr 2016 onwards

rs 30,000/-rs 50,000/-

rs 400/- per month per child (max two children) studying in class I to XII towards education grant to NOk/ legal guardian of dependent children/ major child of all fatal Physical Casualty (not attributable to Military service) who die during service wef 15 Jan 11.

- The grant is payable wef actual date of death of the deceased

Daughter’s marriage/orphan son’s marriage / re-marriage of widow

rs 1,00,000/- BC (Fatal/ Disabled) & PC (Fatal)

Education scholarship to children• Class I to VIII • Class IX to XII• Graduation

rs 10,000/-per year rs 14,000/-per year rs 20,000/-per year

PC Fatal

Education scholarship to children • Post Graduation • Professional Courses

rs 25,000/-per yearrs 50,000/-per year (max)

BC Fatal/ Disabled & PC (Fatal)

One time computer grant for wards & widows (pursuing graduation & above)

rs 35,000/- For BC/ PC Fatal

Higher Education of widow:-• Graduation• Post graduation• Professional courses

rs 20,000/-per yearrs 25,000/-per yearrs 50,000/-per year (max)

For BC/ PC Fatal

BeneFits ProCesseD tHrouGH ZiLa sainiK BoarD (ZsB) / KenDriYa sainiK BoarD (KsB)

Air Travel Concession 75% concession in domestic flights by Indian Airlines

War Widows only

rail Travel concession 75% concession for travel in second and sleeper classes

War Widows only

Free rail travel in 1st Cl/2nd AC/3rd AC/ Chair Car complimentary card pass facility to travel by rajdhani/Shatabdi/ Jan Shatabdi

recipients of gallantry awardees of Chakra Series & their widow alongwith a companion.

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KenDriYa sainiK BoarD (KsB)Description entitlement Dealing

agencyapplicability

Penury grant (above 65 years) rs 4000/- per month kSB Non pensioners upto Hav rank or his widow

education Grant to esM or their widows (Max two children)Upto graduation

rs 1000/-per month

kSB

Upto Hav rank, widow & dependent orphan Widow Post Graduation

Officer Cadet Grant (For cadets of NDA only) rs 1,000/- per month Upto Hav rank & widow Financial assistance to 100% disabled child of ESm rs 1,000/-per month Upto Hav rank & widow Funeral Allowance rs 5,000/- (one time) Widows all cat upto Hav rankDaughter marriage/ widow re-marriage rs 50,000/- Upto Hav rank & widow (max two

daughters)Financial assistance to Non-Pensioner ESm/widow for medical treatment

rs 30,000/-per year (max) Non pensioner ESm or his widow (Upto Hav rank)

orphans Grant on Yearly Basis• Orphan daughters of all category upto

marriagers 1,000/-per month

kSB

All ranks

• Orphan son of all category upto 21 years of age

rs 1,000/-per month

Financial assistance for vocational training of widow of ESm

rs 20,000/- (one time)) Widow of ESm upto Hav rank

Financial assistance for treatment of serious diseases to Non pensioner/ widows (Should not be member of ECHS or availing AFmS facilities)

rs 1,25,000/- per year (max) for approved serious diseases

75%/90% of total expenditure for all ranks.

rs 75,000/-per year (max) for cancer/ dialysis

House repair grants rs 20,000/- (max) Orphan daughter of all ranks, 100% disabled ESm/ widow upto Hav rank, damaged in natural calamity, ‘r’ by ZSB/ rSB

Prime minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PmSS) rs 2,000/- per month (Boys)

rs 2,250/-per month (Girls)

• Dependent wards of ESm & their widows (below Offr rank only).

• Students who are dependent Wards/ Widows of ESm & Ex Coast Guard personnel who died in harness/ disabled due to causes attributable to mil service / coast guard service, irrespective of the rank

War memorial Hostels rs 1,350/- per month 36 War memorial Hostels provide shelter for children of War widows/ war disabled soldier. (Attributable & non-attributable cases)

MisCeLLaneous BeneFitsECHS membership - ECHS All ESm and death casesFinal Settlement of Accounts As applicable CDA (O) Pune PAO (Or) All death cases (in service)AFPP Fund Accumulation and Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme claim

As per contribution

Leave EncashmentPersonal Accident Insurance claim for Defence Salary Account

As applicable Concerned Bankers All death cases holding Defence Salary Accouts

Demise Grant rs 7,000/- respective records Office/AG’s Br (Accts Sec)

All death cases (JCOs/Or)

Employment assistance - Line Dte/mP-5 War WidowsAssured Decent Last rites Scheme (ADLrS) rs 10,000/- Dependent UrC/ Stn HQ NOk of deceased ESm

including retd officers

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BeneFits to our DisaBLeD soLDiers (DiaV)Category amount remarks

Disabled soldiers (BC) of all Ops excluding OP VIJAY (kargil) invalided/boarded out/ prematurely released from service in Low medical Category before fulfilling terms of engagement wef :-

• 15 Aug 47 to 31 Dec 15 • 01 Jan 2016 onwards

rs 1,00,000/-rs 2,00,000/-

Disabled soldiers (BC) of all operations retained in service (based on % of disability)

• Below 50%• 50 - 74%• 75% & above

rs 10,000/-rs 20,000/-rs 30,000/-

wef 01 may 99 to 14 Jan 09

• Below 50%• 50 - 74%• 75% & above

rs 20,000/-rs 40,000/-rs 60,000/-

wef 15 Jan 09 to 31 Dec 2015

• Less than 60%• 60% and above

rs 1,00,000/- rs 2,00,000/-

wef 01 Jan 2016 onwards

Daughter’s marriage/orphan son’s marriage/ re-marriage of widow rs 1,00,000/- BC (Fatal/ Disabled) & PC (Fatal)

Education scholarship to children • Post Graduation • Professional Courses

rs 25,000/-per yearrs 50,000/- per year (max)

BC Fatal/ Disabled & PC (Fatal)

mobility Equipment / Wheel Chair

• modification of car/modified auto scooter

• Wheel chair/second issue of wheel chair

rs 70,000/- (max)

rs 50,000/- to rs 2.25 Lakhs

Disabled soldier BC/PC disable while in service (An amputee/ paraplegic or who requires support for walking.

motorised wheel chair rs 2.25 Lakh (max) Disabled soldier BC/PC disable while in service (Only for Quadriplegic cases)

modification of bathroom rs 40,000/- (max) 100% disabled / wheel chair bound soldier (BC/PC disable while in service)

*Grant of appropriate wheel chair (standard/ motorized) on case to case basis on approval)

Description agency entitlement

Disability Grant (For disability more than 20%) AGIF • rs 25 Lakh for 100% disability for Offrs.• rs 12.5 Lakh for 100% disability for JCOs/Or.• reducing scale as per % of disability

Ex-Gratia disability Allce for 100% disability with CAA

AGIF Interest on rs 25 Lakh deposit for Offr & rs 12.5 Lakh deposit for JCOs/Or

arMY WiVes WeLFare assoCiation (aWWa)AWWA Financial Grant for Sewing machine rs 6,000/- Wives of service personnel invalided out from service

with 100% disability/ disabled BC pers

KenDriYa sainiK BoarD (KsB)Procurement of mobility equipment for disabled ESm

rs 57,500/- (max) ESm who are disabled after their retirement with disability >50%

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VeteranS DiarY

A Veer Naris meet was organised at Government College, Hoshiarpur on 13 mar 2018 with the objective of resolving the grievances of Veer Naris of Hoshiarpur district. They were apprised about various welfare schemes undertaken by Army and Punjab Govt.

Veterans Empowerment rallies were organised at Darjeeling and Udaipur military Stations on 25 march 2018. War disabled soldiers were honoured by distribution of modified scooters, wheel chairs & other mobility equipment. The events witnessed felicitations of War Veterans & Veer Naaris and education grant for children of disabled soldiers. Grievance redressal of the Veterans was done through representatives of Army Placement Node, Central Pension Cell, PCDA Allahabad, record Offices and officials of Zila Sainik Board.

An Ex-servicemen rally was organised at Solan on 30 march 2018. Disabled Soldiers, Veer Naris & Widows were felicitated by providing modified Auto Scooters, Wheel Chairs and distribution of various grants. The event also showcased ECHS awareness & pension related grievance redressal.

A Veterans rally was organised at rohtak on 25 February 2018. 31 specially modified scooters, one motorized wheel chair, 20 wheel chairs and various grants were distributed to the disabled veterans. The Veer Naris and War Widows were also felicitated.

The Sikh Light Infantry regimental Center organised a ‘Veterans & Veer Naris Welfare and medical Camp’ at kannauj on 28 march 2018 which was attended by 135 Veer Naris and 1250 Veterans. The rally also acted as a platform for grievance redressal of Ex Servicemen which were put forth in front of the Civil Administration.

We ensure samman (Honour), sambandh (relationship), sahuliat (Convenience) and swasthya (Health) for our Veterans

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nortH eaSt & J&k DiarY

rashtriya rifles Battalion under the aegis of Dagger Division organised a mega medical Camp in Baramulla, on 19 march 2018. medical team treated more than 1100 patients from various neighbouring villages. Some special cases were also referred to military Hospital for specialised treatment. Indian Army distributed wheel chairs & crutches during the medical Camp.

Indian Army rescued 680 people including locals and tourists in 320 vehicles who were stuck in sub zero temperature on 12 march 2018 in an unexpected heavy snowfall near Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. Three teams of Indian Army worked relentlessly till the last person and vehicle were brought to safety.

Army avalanche rescue team from rashtriya rifles Battalion recovered the mortal remains of three hunters, who had gone to Lashkut forest area of Dardpora, Lolab in North kashmir’s kupwara district for hunting after the avalanche struck them on 07 march 2018.

A Veterans rally was organized by Black Cat Division at Pedong in kalimpong District on 18 march 2018 in which various facilities to include medical Camp, registration for Aadhaar, Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme and provision of CSD were established. Veterans, Veer Naris, Veer matas, widows and disabled soldiers were felicitated during the rally.

‘Project kashmir Super 30 (medical)’ has been conceptualized under Chinar Corps to secure a better future for kashmiri youth. It is a full time residential programme to coach & guide them for a period of twelve months for entrance examinations of various medical Colleges spread across the country. An moU has been signed with corporate partner Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and training partner National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation.

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reGimental CeleBrationS

75 medium regiment celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 25 February 2018

Chinar Corps celebrated its 77th raising Day on 20 march 2018

68 Armoured regiment celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 01 march 2018

konark Corps celebrated its 31st raising Day on 26 February 2018

Crossed Swords Division celebrated its 53rd raising Day on 01 April 2018

Headquarters Southern Command celebrated its 124th raising Day on 01 April 2018

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SPortS anD aDVenture

White Tiger Division conducted the Chindits Trail Expedition in inhospitable hilly & jungle terrain of Central India from 17 February to 09 march 2018. The

expedition commemorated 75 years of the training of the Chindits carried out in this region under the legendary General Charles Orde Wingate in 1943. The expedition covered more than 500 kms on foot, self contained with individual battle loads of 25-30 kgs over a period of 21 days.

Ocean Sailing Expedition from mumbai to minicoy (Lakshadweep) and back was flagged off on 06 march 2018 from Army Adventure Nodal Centre, marve. A total of 18 officers, 03 junior commissioned officers and 14 other ranks are participating in the expedition.

Team of ‘EmE Ultra run’ established a new National record of running 50 consecutive half marathons in India Book of records by running 1055 kms from 01 February to 22 march 2018. Lieutenant General Sarath Chand, Vice Chief of Army Staff flagged in the team and conveyed his felicitation. Aim of the run was to spread the message of ‘Healthy, Clean, Green and Pollution Free Happy India’ amongst the masses through conduct of yoga sessions after termination of each half marathon at various schools / colleges / institutions in NCr. This run is one of the events being organized to celebrate Platinum Jubilee by the Corps of EmE this year.

12 member team of ‘Amogh Sappers’ embarked on a Desert Cycling Expedition from Bikaner to Sriganganagar from 10 march to 21 march 2018. Covering the distance of 475 kms, the team not only displayed its stout heartedness, but also reached out to the fellow countrymen, along the way, motivating youth to join the Indian Army.

Air Defence Brigade undertook ‘A Soldier’s Pilgrimage across konark Corps’, a daunting Cycling expedition to eight prominent battlefields in rajasthan from 10-31 march 2018. The team comprising of ten cyclists covered a distance of 2200 kms from Jodhpur through eight major battlefields of rajasthan.

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neWS You Can uSeaWWa WoMen’s HosteL, DeLHiThe AWWA Women’s Hostel is located opposite the Signals Enclave on rao Tula ram marg - Shankar Vihar road, New Delhi-110010. It’s a ‘Premier AWWA Venture’ established in 1991 with a noble welfare cause of providing boarding and lodging facility for college going girls of all ranks of Army (serving & retired) whose parents are not staying in or are posted out of Delhi. It accommodates 200 plus residents and has earned the status of being one of the best girls hostels in Delhi / NCr for discipline, security, academic excellence, facilities & care. It provides free AWWA hostel bus to all the colleges of North & South Campus and other colleges enroute within Delhi / NCr.

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(a) Accommodation in this Hostel is open for dependents (unmarried non-working daughters) of serving and retired all ranks of the Army (except those posted in Delhi) as well as to the daughters of war widows. Preference will be given to daughters of Army personnel posted out of Delhi / NCr during the session against vacant seats on first come first serve basis. It is open for under graduate and post graduate students seeking admission in regular colleges under Universities located in Delhi and other Colleges and courses, preparatory courses for competitive exams e.g. PmT, IIT, EEE, mAT, Civil Services Exam (full time course) in coaching centres of Delhi/NCr.

(b) Admission is strictly on first come first serve basis. With college / institute fee pay slip as proof of admission.

(c) Working and married girls are not eligible for admission to the Hostel.

(d) Eligible candidates can do advance registration. Advance registration helps the administration in assessing the likely No of students in a session and is not to be taken as a guarantee for seat unless prospective candidate gets admission in a college ahead of others.

(e) The dependents of Air Force and Navy personnel may also apply for admission to the Hostel. Their names will be considered subject to availability of vacancies.

(f ) First preference will be given to those seeking admission for one year. Applicants for six months duration will be considered only for remaining / vacant seats.

For FurtHer Queries PLease ContaCt The Administrators Office AWWA Women’s Hostel, New Delhi.

Telephone No 011-26145294 or Fax No 011-26141665/26143736.