Freedom Fighters Pension Scheme: The Narendra Modi government has decided to increase the Freedom Fighters Pension Scheme for the next four years. For this, the government has also approved an allocation of Rs 3,274.87 crore.
Before Holi, the Modi government has given a big gift to the freedom fighters and their eligible dependents. The period of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) has been extended for them. In this era of inflation, this decision of the government will give them a lot of relief.
In fact, the Narendra Modi government has decided to extend the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana for the next four years. For this, the government has also approved an allocation of Rs 3,274.87 crore.
Under this scheme, pension, dearness relief (DR) and other financial benefits are to be given to the freedom fighters and their eligible dependents till the financial year 2025-26.
23,566 Beneficiaries Will Benefit
Under this scheme 23,566 beneficiaries will benefit across the country. The government has approved the continuation of the Swatantra Sainik Samman Yojana and its components beyond March 31, 2021 for the financial years 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a total financial outlay of Rs 3,274.87 crore, an official statement said. given.
The proposal to continue the dearness relief SSSY being given since 2016 was prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The amount of pension has been amended from time to time and dearness relief is also being given from August 15, 2016.
