Uttarakhand CM Dhami Honors Kargil Martyrs and Announces New Benefits
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to the Kargil martyrs at the Shaheed Smarak in Gandhi Park, Dehradun. He honored the families of the martyrs and made several important announcements.
Key Announcements
- Increased ex-gratia grant for martyred soldiers’ families from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.
- Extended job application period for families of martyred soldiers from 2 years to 5 years.
- Appointments for dependents of martyrs to Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts in various departments.
- Leave benefits for contract workers in the Sainik Welfare Department similar to Upanal employees.
Dhami praised the bravery of Indian soldiers in the Kargil War and emphasized the significant role of Uttarakhand’s heroes. He also highlighted the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in modernizing the army and supporting soldiers’ families.
Additional Provisions
The Chief Minister mentioned that a provision for reservation in government services will be made for Agniveers, and an Act will be brought for this.
Doubts Revealed
Uttarakhand -: Uttarakhand is a state in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and pilgrimage sites.
CM Dhami -: CM Dhami refers to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is the head of the government in Uttarakhand.
Kargil Martyrs -: Kargil Martyrs are the soldiers who lost their lives during the Kargil War, which was a conflict between India and Pakistan in 1999.
Gandhi Park -: Gandhi Park is a public park in many Indian cities, named after Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s independence movement.
Kargil Vijay Diwas -: Kargil Vijay Diwas is a day celebrated in India on July 26th to honor the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War.
Ex-gratia grants -: Ex-gratia grants are payments made by the government to support the families of soldiers who have died in service.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India, the leader of the country.
Agniveers -: Agniveers are young soldiers who are part of a new recruitment scheme in the Indian military.