Online registration
The Maharashtra Sainik Welfare portal provides OTP-based registration/login for ex-servicemen, widows and orphans. Use the mobile number linked with your State Sainik Welfare record where applicable.
Benevolent Fund
The Department's current schemes page lists a Benevolent Fund Scheme that supports eligible ESM, widows and families through financial, educational and resettlement assistance.
RMEWF
The portal also identifies Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF) as a Central Government welfare scheme. State/District Sainik Welfare offices may assist with verification and routing.
District Sainik Welfare offices
The Department maintains a Zilla Sainik Welfare team structure covering the State. Use the official portal to locate the appropriate district office rather than relying on old contact lists.
Grievance facility
The current Maharashtra portal provides an online Department Grievance form with district selection, query description and attachment upload.
Employment and resettlement
State Sainik Welfare offices also support rehabilitation/resettlement and link veterans to relevant Central and State employment resources.
What to prepare
Keep discharge/ESM identity documents, State registration details, Aadhaar or accepted ID, PPO where relevant, bank details, family/dependency documents and scheme-specific evidence.
Do not assume old rates remain current
Even where older circulars show a grant amount, verify the current scheme detail or Government Resolution before applying.
Central benefits are separate
State welfare does not replace Central schemes under Kendriya Sainik Board, DESW, DGR, ECHS or SPARSH. Check whether your benefit is State-funded, Central-funded or requires both State verification and Central approval.
Official sources
- Maharashtra Department of Sainik Welfare – Portal
- Maharashtra DSW – Schemes
- Maharashtra DSW – Grievance Form
- Maharashtra DSW – Contact
Source review: 10 September 2026.