Question: Can you explain the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme program?

Answer: **Benefits:** of the pension scheme are extended to all freedom fighters as a token of SAMMAN to them.ï»¿DurationExcept in the case of
unmarried daughters, the pension is for the lifetime of the recipient. In the case of unmarried daughters, pension ceases immediately
after they are married or become otherwise independent.In the case of death of a pensioner his/her heirs though otherwise eligible for
pension will not automatically succeed to such a pension. They shall have to apply afresh with proof of the pensioner and their
applications will be considered in terms of the Pension Scheme. OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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**Eligibility:** Ministry Of Home AffairsSwatantrata Sainik Samman Pension SchemeFreedom
FighterPensionPrisonerDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsLaunched 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. The