Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme

Freedom Fighters Samman Pension Scheme Eligibility
Dependents of martyrs:-
This scheme will include those people who were martyred during the freedom struggle. This pension will be given to their dependents i.e. their dependent family members.

Imprisonment :-
Fighters who have been sentenced to imprisonment by the British Government for a period of at least 6 months will be eligible. A period of 3 months has been fixed for women and ST/SC freedom fighters.

Underground :-
A person who remained underground for more than 6 months during the freedom struggle will also be considered eligible for this scheme.

inner outer :-
Those people who had to live indoors or outside the district for more than 6 months during their participation in the freedom struggle will also be eligible for this.

property damage :-
Those people who lost their property during the freedom struggle will also be eligible for this.

Permanent disability :-
A person who has become permanently disabled or incapacitated during firing or lathi charge in combat is also eligible for this.

Loss of government job:-
Those freedom fighters who have lost their government jobs due to the war or have left it themselves will also get benefits under this scheme.

Canning / Flogging / Whipping :-
Those persons who have received the punishment of 10 strokes of caning/flogging/whipping during their participation in the freedom struggle will also get the benefit.

Order of merit :-
In case of availability of more than one dependent in the family, the order of eligibility will be as follows – first widow/widower, then unmarried daughters, followed by mother and lastly father.

Those who are not eligible :-
Apart from this, if a person's property has been restored, then he will not be eligible for this scheme. Also, those who have rejoined government service before the expiry of two years from their withdrawal from government service, or are receiving its benefits, will not be considered eligible for this.

Freedom Fighter Honor Pension Amount :-
Initially the monthly pension for freedom fighters was fixed at Rs 200. After this it was amended from time to time. The pension amount has been increased for various categories of freedom fighters and their dependents during 2017-2020. Also, this pension amount is not taxable. In this, the categories of fighters and the pension given to them are as follows –

Freedom Fighters Samman Pension Scheme Documents :-
Dependents of martyrs will have to submit appropriate documents from their official records and newspapers of appropriate time.
Those freedom fighters who have served jail sentence need to submit certificates obtained from the concerned jail authorities, District Magistrate or State Government.
Those applicants who were involved in the secret freedom struggle will have to submit documents like Courts/Government orders declaring them as absentees as proof.
It will also be necessary to provide birth/death certificates to the dependents of those freedom fighters who laid down their lives during the war.
Proof of recommendation from a distinguished person regarding some incident in the past can also be given for this.
Freedom Fighter Samman Pension Scheme Official Website Form
To apply under this scheme, dependents of freedom fighters will have to visit this official website. From here they can get the application form for this, and can avail the benefits of this scheme.

Freedom Fighter Samman Pension Scheme Application (How to Apply):-
As soon as you visit its official website. Here you will need to submit an application in the prescribed format. Fill all the appropriate information asked in the application.
After this you send the application form to the Principal Secretary of the concerned State Government/Union Territory with all the appropriate information.
Besides, it is also necessary to send its second copy to the Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, Freedom Fighters Department, Ministry of Home Affairs.
Based on the copy of the application submitted by you, scrutiny will be done in consultation with the State Advisory Committee in the State Government/Union Territory.
After state verification and entitlement to pension report, the applicant is awarded the pension if his/her claim is in place.
To get more information related to this scheme, you can contact National Bank, Indian Post or Home Ministry. Apart from this, information can also be obtained through this website.
Freedom Fighter Honor Pension Duration :-
Samman pension will be given to unmarried daughters for life, but if the pensioner gets married or dies due to any reason, it will be canceled immediately. After this, other eligible dependents of the freedom fighters will be required to apply in a fresh application form along with the proof of death of the pensioners.

FAQ
Q: What benefits will be given under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme?
Ans: Pension will be provided to the families of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Q: When was the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme launched?
Ans: In 1969

Q: Which website will have to be visited to apply for the scheme?
Ans: http://pensionersportal.gov.in/

Q: What will be the period for providing pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme?
Ans: Unmarried daughter will be canceled for life and after marriage.

Q: What is the objective of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme?
Ans: To provide financial assistance to the families of freedom fighters.