Chhattisgarh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan said on Friday that everyone has an obligation to work towards the welfare of the brave sons of India.
“All avenues should be explored to acquire more funding and launch more initiatives for the welfare of ex-servicemen and women.”
Harichandan praised the efforts made by the Sainik Welfare Team in extending the benefits of welfare schemes to remote areas.
He said this at the 15th meeting of the Management Committee of the Chhattisgarh Sainik Welfare Board held at Raj Bhawan in Raipur. Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain was present.
At the meeting, the financial grant for the 'Putri Vivah Shagun' was increased to Rs. 55,100 from Rs. 51,000.
The prescribed age limit for orphan children was increased and the financial grant given to the children studying at Sainik School was increased to Rs 30,000 per year.
