Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given a big gift to the soldiers on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The ex-gratia amount to be given to the Param Vir Chakra winners will now be given Rs 1.5 crore. Till now this amount was Rs 50 lakh. Apart from this, they will continue to get three lakh rupees as annual grant amount. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given a big gift to the soldiers on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The ex-gratia amount to be given to the Param Vir Chakra winners will now be given Rs 1.5 crore. Till now this amount was Rs 50 lakh. Apart from this, they will continue to get three lakh rupees as annual grant amount. Said that before June 2022, the ex-gratia amount to be given to the Param Vir Chakra winner was Rs 30 lakh. The cabinet decided to increase this amount to 50 lakhs on 10 June 2022. After this, a government order was also issued in this regard on 14 July 2022. Now CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has increased the lump sum amount from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore.
CM Dhami said that the borders of our country are safe due to the valor, courage and sacrifice of our brave soldiers. In such a situation, it is the duty of every citizen to respect the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of the soldiers. Uttarakhand is not only Devbhoomi but also Veerbhoomi, which has given many brave soldiers to the country. The life of a soldier and his family is an example of discipline, sacrifice and service. The state government is committed to the welfare of the soldiers and their families and is constantly taking concrete and effective decisions to protect their interests.
