The scheme “Samman Pension Yojana” is implemented by the Police Department under the Department of Home, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a pension to all first-generation living legal heirs of freedom fighters residing in the state of Uttarakhand.

Benefits

Samman Pension Amount: ₹4,800/- per month

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
• The applicant must be a first-generation living legal heir of a freedom fighter.

Application Process

Offline: The application form can be obtained from the office of the District Magistrate of the concerned district and must be submitted there along with the required documents. The Samman Pension will be sanctioned only after verification at the level of the District Magistrate.

The pension will commence only after the lifetime of the widowed wife or widower husband of the deceased freedom fighter. All surviving first-generation legal heirs (sons, daughters, and widows of heirs) will be jointly entitled to receive the pension.

Documents Required

• Identity Proof of Applicant
• Proof of Residence
• Death Certificate of the deceased freedom fighter
• Bank Account Details
• Any other document as required