To provide financial assistance to the next of kin (NOK) of martyrs and disabled soldiers, during various operations, Punjab Govt has notified manifold increase in the ex-gratia amount.
Spokesperson said that the total amount to be paid to next of kin of martyred soldiers has been increased to Rs 50 lakh. In case of married martyr soldier,Rs 35 lakh will be paid as ex-gratia, Rs 10 lakh as additional relief to parents and Rs 5 lakh as cash in lieu of plot.In case the martyr was unmarried, the next of kin will be paid Rs 45 lakh as ex-gratia and Rs 5 lakh as cash in lieu of plot.Spokesperson stated that amount to be paid to disabled soldiers in various operations has been increased fivefold, where soldiers with 76 to 100 percent disability will be given Rs 20 lakh, with 51 to 75 percent disability will be given Rs 10 lakh and with 25 to 50 percent disability will be given Rs 5 lakh.These increased rates would be applicable to the battle casualties with effect from June 15, 2020, said the spokesperson.The state Finance Department has approved to disburse 10% of the total amount of ex-gratia Rs five lakh) at the time of bhog ceremony and remaining 90% would be given to the next of kin after receiving Battle Casualty Report from the Integrated Headquarters of the MoD.
