India News | PM Hails Enhancement of Amount Under Certain Welfare Schemes for Ex-servicemen
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the enhancement of amount under certain welfare schemes for ex-servicemen by the government.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the enhancement of amount under certain welfare schemes for ex-servicemen by the government.
Prime Minister Modi's remarks came in response to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's social media post announcing that in pursuance of the government's mantra of "Ease of living", the amount under the certain welfare schemes of ex-servicemen has been enhanced.
"1. Vocational Training Grant from Rs 20000 to Rs 50000 for widows of ESM upto Hav/equivalent. 2. Medical Grant from Rs 30000 to Rs 50000 for non- pensioner ESM/widows upto Hav/equivalent. 3. Grant for Serious Diseases from Rs 1.25 lakhs to Rs 1.50 lakhs for non- pensioner ESM/widows of all ranks," Singh said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Responding to Singh's post, Modi said, "India is proud of the valiant Ex-Servicemen who have defended our nation. The welfare schemes which have been enhanced for them will greatly improve their quality of life."
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