Maharashtra government ups aid to families of martyrs

Mumbai: CM Fadnavis on Thursday announced to increase an aid given to the family of the martyrs. At an event in Mumbai, Fadnavis announced that the state govern­ment aid will be increased from existing `25 lakh to `50 lakh. He has also made the announ­cement to increase the amounts of Maharashtra Gaurav for soldiers and officers from various catego­ries. Param Veer Chakra and Ashok Chakra winner from Maha­r­ashtra will get `60 lakh from current `30 lakh.

Winner of Sarv­o­ttam Yuddha medal, Maha­veer Chakra and Kirti Chakra will get `36 lakh from earlier `18 lakh. The winner of Uttam Yuddha Seva Medal, Veer Chakra, Shaurya Chakra and Yuddha Seva Medal will receive `24 lakh from existing `12 lakh. Winner of milit­ary, navy and airforce medals will be given `12 lakh from to curent `6 lakh. Mention in dispatch will get `6 lakh instead of existing `3 lakh.Param Veer Cha­kra Seva Med­al will be get `4 lakh instead of `2.04L, Ati Vishishtha Seva  Medal winner will now get `2 lakh.