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Compensation to families of martyred Army Jawans

Compensation to families of martyred Army Jawans: Rajya Sabha Q&A

MONETARY COMPENSATION TO ARMY SOLDIERSโ€™ FAMILIES:

I. Ex Gratia Lump Sum Compensation from Central Government to Next of Kin (NoK) of Battle Casualty:

(i) Death occurring due to accidents in the course of duties – Rs.10.00 lakh.

(ii) Death in the course of duties attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, etc.- Rs.10.00 lakh.

(iii) Death occurring during enemy action in war or border skirmishes or in action against militants, terrorists, etc.- Rs.15.00 lakh.

(iv) Death occurring during enemy action in International war or war like engagements specifically notified – Rs.20.00 lakh.

(v) Death occurring while on duty in the specified high altitude, inaccessible border posts, etc. on account of natural disasters, extreme weather conditions – Rs.15.00 lakh.

II. Other Monetary Benefits:

monetary+compensation+army+jawan(i) Liberalised Family Pension: as applicable to Battle Casualty that is equal to emoluments last drawn by the deceased individual.

(ii) Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity: that is based on length of service rendered and emoluments last drawn by the deceased individual.

(iii) Army Group Insurance Fund:-

a. Officers : Rs. 50.00 lakh
b. JCO/ORs : Rs. 25.00 lakh

(iv) Army Group Insurance Maturity that is based on the contribution made by the deceased Army personnel.

(v) Army Wives Welfare Association Fund:-

a. Officers : Rs.10,000/-
b. JCOs/ORs : Rs.15,000/- (w.e.f. 01 Apr, 2015)

(vi) Army Officers Benevolent Fund : Rs.50,000/-

(vii) Army Central Welfare Fund: Rs.30,000/-

III. Other Benefits:

(i) Education Concession

(ii) Air Travel Concession

(iii) Telephone Concession

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The above statement was submitted by MoD in reply of undermentioned Rajya Sabha Q&A:-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO 1796

ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

Compensation to families of martyred Army Jawans

1796 Shri Parvez Hashmi

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether it is a fact that many Army Jawans were killed recently by militants in an ambush in J&K, if so, the details thereof till October, 2015;
(b) the compensation and other relief provided by Government to the families of late Jawans; and
(c) what action Government has taken against the militant who ambushed the Army Jawans and how many militants have been killed and captured till October, 2015?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) to (c): There has been no ambush on Army personnel in J&K in the year 2015 till October, 2015. However, 80 terrorists have been killed and 06 apprehended from 01st January to 31st October, 2015 in J&K. The apprehended terrorists are handed over to State police.
Compensation/benefits being paid to the Next of Kin of Army soldiers (Fatal Battle Casualties) is annexed.
ANNEXURE IN RESPECT OF REPLY GIVEN IN PARTS (a) TO (c) OF RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1796 FOR 15.12.2015 REGARDING COMPENSATION TO FAMILIES OF MARTYRED ARMY JAWANS.

-As abvoe –

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COMMENTS

WORDPRESS: 1
  • The above mentioned reply is MORALE BOOSTER. I request the Defence Secretary to immediately initiate payments of OROP to WAR WIDOWS and WOUNDED. They ( lower ranks ) are in great financial trouble. One old naik getting total pension 8000 only. Wife with NK were sick and the son was seen carrying them to hospital INHS ASVINI by taxi from VIRAR in pathetic condition. The entire family is suffering. Sir, you may enquire , there are plenty. Why can't they be ordered to be paid (very old) with immediate effect as The Hon. former PRESIDENT ORDERED TO IMPLEMENT 5th CPC with immediate effect?