Haryana Finance Minister Capt. Abhimanyu on Tuesday said that the State Government has increased by more than twice the financial assistance being given to World War II veterans and their widows.
This decision would benefit 4,060 beneficiaries in the state, said he.
Capt. Abhimanyu said that the financial assistance of Rs 4,500 per month has been increased to Rs 10,000 per month. The financial implication on account of enhanced rate of financial assistance is estimated at over Rs 26.79 crore, he said.
Apart from this, approval has also been given to increase the amount of financial assistance being given to World War II veterans and their widows under various schemes by Rs 400 in November every year, added he.