Rajnath Singh extends retention of accommodation for Battle Casualties to 1 year

In view of the requirements and demands of the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence reviewed the existing provisions and recommended the extension of the period to boost the morale of the Service personnel. 


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 26-11-2019 13:32 IST | Created: 26-11-2019 13:32 IST
Rajnath Singh extends retention of accommodation for Battle Casualties to 1 year
At present, the family of an Armed Forces personnel killed in action against enemy forces or whilst enemy air attacks are permitted retention of government accommodation for three months and it has now been extended to one year. Image Credit: Twitter (@rajnathsingh)
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to extend the period of retention of government accommodation by Battle Casualties from all three Services to one year from the existing three months. In view of the requirements and demands of the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence reviewed the existing provisions and recommended the extension of the period to boost the morale of the Service personnel. 

At present, the family of an Armed Forces personnel killed in action against enemy forces or whilst enemy air attacks are permitted retention of government accommodation for three months and it has now been extended to one year.

(With Inputs from PIB)

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