Zila Sainik Board seeks hike in ex gratia relief for kin of martyrs

The Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) has sought an increase in ex-gratia relief and additional 10% reservation for Agniveers in government jobs.

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A meeting of the ZSB was today held under the chairmanship of Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner-cum-president of the board. The meeting was attended by Brig BS Dhillon (retd), vice-president of the board, Lt Col Sanjeev Sharma, a representative of Station HQ Chandigarh, Lt Col RK Singh (retd), KK Sharda, a social worker, and Col HS Ghuman (retd), Zila Sainik Welfare Officer.

The board deliberated on key issues pertaining to the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. After thorough discussions, the board forwarded various proposals to the UT Administration for consideration and necessary approval. It proposed to increase the rate of ex-gratia compensation from the existing Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore for the families of armed forces and paramilitary forces martyrs.

A recommendation was made for an additional 10% reservation for Agniveer candidates in all direct recruitment for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts under the Chandigarh Administration, recognising their service and commitment to national security.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasised the urgent need to renovate the Sainik Rest House and instructed the officials of the noard to coordinate with the UT Chief Engineer to expedite the process of floating a tender for it.