India, July 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
There are 171689 Freedom Fighters who received a Central pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) till date, state-wise data is enclosed at Annexure-I.
There are 13212 pensioners who are still alive and receiving SSSY Samman pension. State-wise data is given at Annexure-II;
There are 9778 widows (spouse) who are still alive and are receiving SSSY Samman pension. State-wise data is given at Annexure-III.
The eligibility criteria for a family pension and for the dependents under this scheme is given at Annexure -IV.
The total funds allotted and disbursed for the scheme during the last five years is as under :
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