Punjab Assembly Doubles 'War Jagir' Financial Assistance

The Punjab Assembly passed a bill doubling 'War Jagir' financial assistance from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per annum. This aid supports families whose children served in the Indian Army during wars. The amendment to the East Punjab War Awards Act was presented by Defence Services Welfare Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra.

The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at doubling the 'War Jagir' financial assistance for beneficiaries from the existing Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per annum.

The state government offers 'War Jagir' support to parents whose children served in the Indian Army during the Second World War, National Emergency 1962, and 1971, under the East Punjab War Awards Act, 1948.

Currently, 83 beneficiaries are receiving benefits under this scheme. On the second day of the Punjab Assembly's three-day session, the House passed the East War Awards (Amendment) Bill, 2024, presented by Defence Services Welfare Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra.

(With inputs from agencies.)