April 01, 2026 04:06 pm (IST)
J&K govt enhances militia personnel relief
Jammu, Feb 18 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government has enhanced the monthly relief given to former militia personnel and their widows.
“On the directions of Governor N.N. Vohra, the State Government has approved enhancement in rate of Militia Relief in favour of Ex-J&K Militia personnel and their widow," an official spokesman said
The relief has been enhanced from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 2500 per month in case of 168 J&K Militia personnel who had served for 15 years and more.
“Similarly, the relief rate has been enhanced from Rs.1000 to Rs. 2000 per month for J&K Militia Personnel who had served for periods less than 15 years,” he said.
J&K Rajya Sainik Board had approved the relief being provided by the State Government to the Militia veterans and their widows.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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