Loktantra Senani Samman Pension Scheme 2026: ₹20,000 Monthly for Widowed Spouses of Democracy Fighters
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Quick answer
This scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹20,000 to widowed wives or widower husbands of democracy fighters who were imprisoned during the Emergency period from 25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977. Applicants need to submit their application offline to the District Magistrate with proof of their spouse's imprisonment or pension receipt.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹20,000 per month pension for eligible widows and widowers |
| Ministry / department | Department of Home |
| Level | State Government (Uttarakhand) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Loktantra Senani Samman Pension Scheme is a government initiative by the Department of Home, Uttarakhand. It offers financial assistance to the widows or widowers of democracy fighters who were imprisoned during the Emergency period. The scheme aims to support families of those who fought for democracy and were detained under MISA/DIR.
Benefits
- Monthly pension of ₹20,000/-
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- Applicant must be a widow or widower of a recognised democracy fighter.
- Deceased spouse must have been imprisoned under MISA/DIR during the Emergency period from 25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977.
Who cannot apply
- Children of democracy fighters cannot avail this scheme.
Documents required
- Identity proof
- Proof of pension receipt or imprisonment under MISA/DIR during the Emergency period
- Bank account details
- Passport-size photographs of the applicant
- Other documents as required
How to apply
- 1Submit the application to the concerned District Magistrate.
- 2The District Magistrate will verify and recommend the application.
- 3Pension will be sanctioned after approval from the Hon’ble Departmental Minister or the Hon’ble Chief Minister.
Frequently asked questions
Who are eligible beneficiaries under this scheme?+
Only the widowed wife or widower husband of democracy fighters of the state who were imprisoned under MISA/DIR during the Emergency are eligible.
What is the pension amount provided under this scheme?+
The eligible beneficiary receives ₹20,000/- per month as pension.
Is this pension given to democracy fighters directly?+
No. This specific scheme is for the widowed wife or widower husband of democracy fighters who were imprisoned under MISA/DIR.
How can one apply for the scheme?+
The application has to be submitted to the concerned District Magistrate.
What happens after submitting the application?+
The District Magistrate will verify and recommend the application. Based on this, pension will be sanctioned by the Government after approval from the Hon’ble Departmental Minister or Hon’ble Chief Minister.
Is there a prescribed application format?+
No.
Can children of democracy fighters avail this pension?+
No. The scheme is limited to the widowed wife or widower husband only.
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