Compensation to families of martyred Army Jawans

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:

(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

QUESTION NO 1796

Compensation to families of martyred Army Jawans

1796 Shri Parvez Hashmi

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to satate :-

ANSWER

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