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This scheme in Uttarakhand offers a monthly pension of ₹4,500 to the spouse of deceased state agitators Read More... who weren't jailed for 7 days or injured, and weren't receiving other government pensions or in government jobs. Read less

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The Uttarakhand government is providing financial support to families of state agitators through a special pension scheme. This initiative aims to recognize the contributions of those who participated in the Uttarakhand State Movement.

What Is This Scheme?

This is a pension scheme designed to support the husband or wife of state agitators who have passed away. It's specifically for those agitators who did not serve jail time for at least 7 days or sustain injuries during the movement. Additionally, these agitators must not have been receiving any other government pension or been employed by the government at the time of their death.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The primary beneficiaries are the surviving spouses (husband or wife) of identified state agitators from Uttarakhand. The key condition is that the deceased agitator must meet specific criteria related to their participation in the movement and their employment/pension status.

Why This Scheme Is Important

This scheme acknowledges the sacrifices made by state agitators for the creation of Uttarakhand. By providing a regular pension, it offers financial stability to the surviving dependents of those who contributed to the movement but might not have qualified for other benefits.

Objective

This scheme in Uttarakhand offers a monthly pension of ₹4,500 to the spouse of deceased state agitators who weren't jailed for 7 days or injured, and weren't receiving other government pensions or in government jobs.

Benefits

Under this scheme, employment opportunities are provided to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts through outsourcing.

Sources and references

Guidelines (Page No. 22)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be the husband or wife of a deceased identified state agitator.
The deceased agitator should not be someone who was jailed for 7 days or more, or injured during the Uttarakhand State Movement.
The deceased agitator must not have been receiving any agitator pension or any other pension from the government.
The deceased agitator should not have been employed in government service.

How To Apply

Interested individuals need to submit their application at the office of the District Magistrate in their respective district.
The District Magistrate will then verify the application and conduct necessary investigations.
The pension will be sanctioned only after the application is verified and approved by the District Magistrate.

Documents Required

Proof of Identity for the applicant.
Death certificate of the identified Agitator.
Any other documents that may be required by the authorities.

FAQ’s

What if the deceased agitator was jailed for less than 7 days?

Dependents of agitators who were jailed for less than 7 days are eligible for this pension, as the scheme excludes those jailed for 7 days or more.

Can I apply if I am the husband of the deceased agitator?

Yes, the scheme is for dependents, which includes both husband and wife of the deceased agitator, provided all other conditions are met.

What is the monthly pension amount for eligible dependents?

Eligible dependents will receive a monthly pension of ₹4,500/-.

What happens if the agitator was injured during the movement?

Dependents of agitators who were injured during the Uttarakhand State Movement are not eligible for this specific scheme.

Is residency in Uttarakhand a requirement to apply?

Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand to be eligible for this pension scheme.

Where do I submit the application for this pension?

Applications should be submitted at the District Magistrate's office in the concerned district.

Who approves the application for this pension?

The District Magistrate of the relevant district is responsible for verifying and approving the applications after a proper inquiry.

What if the deceased agitator was already receiving a pension from the government?

If the deceased agitator was already receiving any government pension, including an agitator pension, their dependents are not eligible for this scheme.