What you get
Pension Amount: ₹20,000/- per month
Who can apply
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.; The applicant must be a widow or widower of a recognized democracy fighter.; The applicant’s deceased spouse must have been imprisoned under MISA/DIR during the Emergency period from 25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977.
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common 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.