Question : FACILITIES FOR FREEDOM FIGHTERS



(a) whether the Government has received any report that the facilities meant for the family members of the freedom fighters and martyrs are availed by other persons;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has conducted any inquiry in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government has any proposal to maintain a permanent data of freedom fighters to check such misuse; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)

(a): No, Madam.

(b): In view of the above, question does not arise.

(c): No, Madam.

(d): In view of the reply to (c) above, the question does not arise.

(e) & (f): The data of freedom fighters and their dependents drawing Central Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension from various public sector banks and treasuries, has been uploaded on the website of Ministry of Home Affairs.