Haryana: Now widowed/divorced daughters also to get benefit of State Samman Pension
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 5, 2024 – The Haryana government has decided to extend the benefit of State Samman Pension to the unemployed widowed or divorced daughters after the death of Freedom Fighters, or their spouse, provided they do not have any other source of income.The government has now amended the previous guidelines issued on June 12, 2009.
Following the death of freedom fighters or their spouse, unemployed unmarried/widowed/divorced daughters (provided they do not have any other source of income) and disabled unmarried unemployed sons with a disability of 75 percent will also be eligible for the State Samman Pension. If there is more than one eligible child, they will receive a proportionate share in the pension.
The General Administration Department of the Chief Secretary's Office has issued a circular to all Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Sub Divisional Officers (Civil) in this regard.