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The Meghalaya Chief Minister – Conrad Sangma on Tuesday announced that cash awards for ‘Param Vir Chakra awardees’ will be enhanced from Rs 1 Lakhs to Rs 5 Lakhs. While, theMeghalaya Government have also decided to raise the ex-gratia amount to the next-of-kin of martyrs & specially-abled soldiers from Rs 15 Lakhs to Rs 20 Lakhs.
This was announced by Sangma during the Meghalaya State Ex-Servicemen Rally held at Assam Regimental Centre at Happy Valley in Shillong.
However, the state government will also enhance the Annuity to Award winner (PVC) from Rs 1,000/- per month to Rs 10,000/- per month.
Taking to Twitter, Sangma wrote “State Govt. will enhance the Cash Award for Param Vir Chakra awardees from the existing ₹1 Lakh to ₹5 Lakhs. We have also decided to enhance the Annuity to Award winner (PVC) from ₹1,000/- per month to ₹10,000/- per month.”
State Govt. will enhance the Cash Award for Param Vir Chakra awardees from the existing ₹1 Lakh to ₹5 Lakhs
We have also decided to enhance the Annuity to Award winner (PVC) from ₹1,000/- per month to ₹10,000/- per month.@AmitShah@adgpi @easterncomd@proshillong pic.twitter.com/yVN4RojRIt— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) February 15, 2022
“Glad to announce that the ex-gratia to the next of kin of martyrs & disabled soldiers will be enhanced from ₹15 Lakhs to ₹ 20 Lakhs by GoM. House tax to Ex-servicemen/widows residing in Meghalaya including the Municipal areas will also be exempted” – he further added.
Glad to announce that the ex-gratia to the next of kin of martyrs & disabled soldiers will be enhanced from ₹15 Lakhs to ₹ 20 Lakhs by GoM
House tax to Ex-servicemen/widows residing in Meghalaya including the Municipal areas will also be exempted@AmitShah@easterncomd@adgpi pic.twitter.com/V9AKXHlUe4
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) February 15, 2022
Meanwhile, the state government have also sanctioned an ex-gratia payment of Rs 15 Lakhs to the next-of-kin of (L) Havildar Hampiar R Marak of the 59 Medium Regiment, a resident of Mendipathar, who died in the line of duty along the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir.
Ex gratia payment of ₹15 Lakhs sanctioned by the State Govt. to the next of kin of (L) Havildar Hampiar R Marak of the 59 Medium Regiment, a resident of Mendipathar, who died in the line of duty along the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir@AmitShah @adgpi @easterncomd pic.twitter.com/PnvM8g7emM
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) February 15, 2022
Taking to Twitter, CM Sangma also announced that Rs 4 Crores has also been sanctioned for the Sainik Guest House in Shillong which will accommodate the office of the Director of Sainik Board.
GoM has decided to provide a space for the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Polyclinic in Tura.
₹4 Cr has also been sanctioned for the Sainik Guest House in Shillong which will accommodate the office of the Director of Sainik Board.@easterncomd @adgpi pic.twitter.com/dTZ9H37DNj
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) February 15, 2022
Addressing the gathering, CM Sangma asserted that ex-servicemen rally is a significant platform that emphasizes on renewing the bond between serving and retired personnel, and addressing grievances for the welfare of ex-servicemen.
He also lauded the contribution of the veterans and the serving soldiers of Meghalaya and the North-East, towards the security and prosperity of the country.
Honoured to be in the midst of our veterans in the Ex-Servicemen Rally at the Assam Regimental Centre, Shillong. We laud the contribution of the veterans of Meghalaya & the NE who have immensely contributed towards the security & prosperity of our country@adgpi @easterncomd pic.twitter.com/fVz8KZHcm2
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) February 15, 2022
