Punjab Cabinet gives nod to double to ex-gratia grant of disabled soldiers
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 6, 2023: The Cabinet also gave its consent to double ex-gratia grant of Disabled Soldiers both from Military and Para-Military force with disability from 76% to 100% to Rs 40 Lakh, disabled soldiers with 51% to 75% disability to Rs 20 Lakh and disabled soldiers with 25% to 50% disability to Rs 10 Lakhs.
Soldiers with disability from 76% to 100% were earlier getting Rs 20 Lakh, disabled soldiers with 51% to 75% were getting Rs 10 Lakh and disabled soldiers with 25% to 50% disability were earlier getting Rs 5 Lakhs as financial assistance.
The move is aimed at ensuring the well being of ex-servicemen and their dependents to ensure that they lead a dignified life in the society.