U’khand CM will increase ex-gratia for Param Vir Chakra awardees by Rs 1 crore | India Information – Instances of India

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday elevated the quantity given to Param Vir Chakra awardees as ex-gratia from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.50 crore. Making the announcement on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Dhami mentioned other than this they’ll proceed to get Rs 3 lakh as annual grant. “The borders of our nation are protected as a result of valor, braveness and sacrifice of our courageous troopers… The state authorities is dedicated to the welfare of the troopers and their households and is consistently taking concrete and efficient choices to guard their pursuits,” Dhami mentioned. It’s the responsibility of each citizen to respect the valor, dedication and sacrifice of the troopers, he mentioned, describing Uttarakhand not solely as Devbhoomi (land of gods), but additionally Veerbhoomi (land of the courageous). The hike within the ex gratia paid to Param Vir Chankra awardees fulfills a promise made by Dhami to troopers at a Sainik Samman ceremony organised in Khatima on the event of his father late Subedar Sher Singh Dhami’s demise anniversary. The chief minister additionally issued a separate message to salute the valor of the Indian Military and emotionally keep in mind the sacrifice of these martyred within the Kargil struggle. A lot of courageous sons of Uttarakhand additionally sacrificed their lives to guard the nation in that struggle, he mentioned, including that their sacrifice will proceed to encourage the brand new era.