Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026Launched on 15th August 1972, "Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme" is a Pension Scheme by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The scheme provides the grant of pension to living freedom fighters and their families; if they are no more alive, and to the families or martyrs.
What You Get
- Monthly pension to living freedom fighters
- Monthly pension to widows and dependents of deceased freedom fighters
- Pension to families of martyred freedom fighters
- Financial support to recognize contributions to India's independence movement
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Must be a recognized freedom fighter or direct family member of a freedom fighter
- Must have participated in India's independence struggle before 15th August 1947
- Widows, children, and dependents of freedom fighters are eligible
- Families of martyred freedom fighters are eligible for pension
- Recognition as a freedom fighter by government records is required
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Freedom Fighter Certificate
- 3. Birth Certificate
- 4. Marriage Certificate
- 5. Death Certificate (if applicable)
- 6. Bank Account Details
- 7. Income Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Home Affairs
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ssspsNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Home Affairs
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