Emergency Satyagrahis pension raised from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000
Pension for Matribhasha Satyagrahis of Hindi Aandolan-1957 increases to Rs. 20,000
Samman Pension for freedom fighters and their dependents increased from Rs.25,000 to Rs.40,000
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh -
Haryana government has significantly increased monthly pensions for freedom fighters, Matribhasha Satyagrahis of Hindi Aandolan-1957 and Emergency Satyagrahis. The new pension rates will take effect from July 1, 2024.
Chief MinisterNayab Singh while paying tribute to the Satyagrahis who fought during the Emergency to restore democracy and uphold the spirit of the Constitution.
He stated that the Haryana government has started several schemes in honour of these freedom fighters. The Haryana State “Shubhra Jyotsna Pension” was launched in December 2017. Under this scheme, 501 freedom fighters and widows receive monthly pensions. From July 1, 2024, their monthly pension will be increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000. Apart from this, the facility of free travel in Haryana Roadways' general buses, and a 75 percent fare waiver are given on Volvo buses to freedom fighters and Emergency Satyagrahis. Medical treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh is provided free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
The Chief Minister said that the monthly pension for Matribhasha Satyagrahis of Hindi Aandolan-1957 has also increased to Rs 20,000.
The Chief Minister stated that the Samman pension for freedom fighters and their dependents will be increased from Rs 25,000 to Rs 40,000. A total of 289 freedom fighters and their dependents are currently receiving a monthly pension in the state.