The Government has approved the continuation of pension for freedom fighters for financial years 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the name of the scheme?

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  1. One Rank One Pension Scheme (OROP)
  2. Veer Sainik Samman Yojna (VSSY)
  3. Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY)
  4. Swatantrata Sainik Yojana (SSY)

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Option 3 : Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY)
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The correct answer is Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY)
Key Points 
  • The Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana is a scheme approved by the Government of India for providing pensions to freedom fighters.
  • This scheme ensures that those who fought for India's independence are recognized and financially supported.
  • The continuation of the pension for the financial years 2021-22 to 2025-26 was aimed at honouring and aiding the remaining freedom fighters and their families.

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  • One Rank One Pension Scheme (OROP): This scheme pertains to providing equal pensions to retired military personnel of the same rank, irrespective of their retirement date. 
  • Veer Sainik Samman Yojna (VSSY): It is  a focus on military veterans,
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