CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a series of benefits for ex-servicemen, serving personnel and families of martyrs at an Ex-Servicemen Samman Rally in Meerut. The announcements include doubling gallantry award benefits, increasing the stamp duty exemption limit and providing employment to a member of a martyr’s family near their hometown.
Gallantry Award Benefits to Be Doubled
The Chief Minister announced that both the one-time financial reward and annual allowance given to recipients of gallantry awards will be doubled. The enhanced benefits will cover recipients of honours including the Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra, along with other specified military medals.
Stamp Duty Exemption Raised to ₹50 Lakh
The stamp duty exemption available to ex-servicemen and dependants of martyred soldiers on property purchases will be increased from ₹20 lakh to ₹50 lakh. The earlier limit had been fixed in 2016-17. The revised provision is expected to provide greater relief to eligible families purchasing homes.
Job Near Hometown for Martyr’s Family
Under another announcement, one eligible member of a martyred soldier’s family will be provided employment in the soldier’s home district or a neighbouring district. The Sainik Welfare Department will coordinate with other departments to identify suitable vacant posts.
Yogi also referred to the 20 per cent horizontal reservation provided to Agniveers in various state departments, including the police, prisons and forest departments. He said the government was committed to the welfare, dignity and support of soldiers, veterans and their families.
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