Armed Forces Flag Day 2026 will be observed on Monday, 7 December. It honours our soldiers, sailors and airmen, and invites citizens to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF). Quick summary for members:
History: A committee under the Defence Minister decided on 28 August 1949 to...
KSB marriage grant is now Rs 1,00,000 per beneficiary (earlier Rs 50,000), and the application must be made online within 180 days of the marriage. Quick summary for members:
Who: ESM or widow, Havildar rank (or equivalent) and below, pensioner or non-pensioner
Covers: Marriage of up to two...
KSB education grant is now Rs 2,000 per month per child, and the online application for AY 2025-26 closes on 30 November 2026. Quick summary for members:
Amount: Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per month per head
Who: Up to two dependent children (Class I to graduation) of eligible ESM, or widows doing a...