Correspondence Parbhani, dt. 27  Ex-soldiers, ex-soldier widows, nationally and internationally awarded athletes, award winners in the fields of literature, music, singing, playing instruments, dance etc. Performers, as well as country, stateEx-servicemen, wives, children for outstanding work of meritorious nature and good academic performance (more than 90 percent marks in 10th, 12th) for national level Rs. 10 thousand and for international level Rs. 25,000 award, shawl, shrifal and badge of honor and citation are provided.

However, all eligible ex-servicemen, wives, children should submit their applications and documents at District Soldier Welfare Office, Parbhani. Resident Deputy Collector and District Soldier Welfare Officer Anuradha Dhalkari has informed through a press release that they should visit by September 15, 2024 and for more information contact phone number 02452-220340 during office hours.