Monthly/Family Pension for Freedom Fighters and their Widows of Uttarakhand State
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Pension
Target Beneficiaries
Individual,Family
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension of ₹25,000/- to the freedom fighters of Uttarakhand and to the widows of deceased freedom fighters, in recognition of their contribution to the nation.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be either a Freedom Fighter or the widow of a Freedom Fighter.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- Freedom Fighters and their widows are required to obtain the application form from the office of the District Magistrate. - The list of documents to be submitted along with the application form is specified in pages 13 to 17 of the Uttar Pradesh Freedom Fighters and their Families Grant and Freedom Pension Rules, 1975 (as applicable in Uttarakhand). - After attaching the required documents, the completed application must be submitted to the District Magistrate. Following verification by the District Magistrate and based on their report/recommendation, the case is forwarded for approval by the Hon’ble Departmental Minister/Hon’ble Chief Minister. - Once the approval is granted at the Government level, the pension is sanctioned and disbursed to the beneficiary.
Required Documents
- The details of the documents required along with the application form are specified on pages 13 to 17 of the Uttar Pradesh Freedom Fighters and their Families Grant and Freedom Pension Rules, 1975 (as applicable in Uttarakhand).
FAQs
Who is eligible for this pension?
Only recognized freedom fighters domiciled in Uttarakhand and the widows of deceased recognized freedom fighters are eligible.
How much pension is provided under this scheme?
A monthly/family pension of ₹25,000/- is provided to eligible beneficiaries.
Is this pension available to family members other than widows?
No.
What is the domicile requirement for applicants?
The applicant must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Uttarakhand.
Where can applicants obtain the application form?
The application form can be obtained from the office of the District Magistrate (DM) of the concerned district.
What documents are required to apply for the pension?
The list of required documents is prescribed in pages 13 to 17 of the Uttar Pradesh Freedom Fighters and their Families Grant and Freedom Pension Rules, 1975 (as applicable in Uttarakhand).
Where should the completed application be submitted?
The completed application, along with required documents, should be submitted to the District Magistrate of the applicant’s district.
Who sanctions the pension finally?
The pension is sanctioned at the Government level after approval by the Hon’ble Departmental Minister/Hon’ble Chief Minister.