Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Uttarakhand Ananya Samman program at a hotel on Sahastradhara Road on Friday.
During the program, the Chief Minister honored the families of martyred soldiers. Paying tribute to the martyrs, the Chief Minister said that the struggle, suffering, and unwavering devotion of the families of the martyrs are an inspiration to all of us. He noted that Uttarakhand, the land of the gods, is also known as Veerbhoomi. Almost every family in the state has a member of the military or paramilitary forces. The brave sons of Uttarakhand have risked their lives to protect the motherland. The Chief Minister said that he himself is the son of a soldier, and therefore, he has always had a deep sense of sensitivity, respect, and dedication towards the martyrs and their families.
The Chief Minister said that in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the martyrs, the state government has increased the ex-gratia amount given to the dependents of the martyrs from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh. The Chief Minister stated that the Army has made unprecedented increases in the lump sum and annual compensation given to soldiers decorated with all gallantry awards, from the Param Vir Chakra to the Mention in Dispatch. A decision has also been made to accommodate one member of the martyr’s family in a government job, and the application period for government employment has been extended from two years to five. The Chief Minister stated that the state is also implementing schemes such as pre-employment training and daughter marriage grants for the dependents of martyrs. In addition to providing free travel on government buses to gallantry award-winning soldiers and veterans, a 25 percent stamp duty exemption is also being provided to serving and former soldiers on the purchase of property worth ₹25 lakh. A provision has also been made to provide up to 25 percent stamp duty exemption to former soldiers and brave women on the purchase of immovable property. The Chief Minister stated that the state government is constructing a grand military shrine in Guniyal village, Dehradun, which will be a sacred place for every Uttarakhandi. Under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the army is being equipped with state-of-the-art resources in addition to boosting the morale of the soldiers. The country is rapidly moving towards self-reliance in the defense sector. It is also exporting defense equipment and resources to many countries. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has joined the list of top countries exporting defense material. Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi, MLA Umesh Sharma Kau, Managing Editor Zee News Rahul Sinha and others were present on this occasion
