Last Updated: 8 Dec 2024
₹1 crore on martyrdom
Enhanced ex-gratia amount from 50 Lakh to ₹1 crore to honour the bravehearts after their martyrdom by Punjab AAP government on 16 March 2022[1][2]
₹25 lakh for non-battle death[3]
Punjab takes the lead in helping families of soldiers suffering non-battle casualty as Earlier Zero ex-gratia was given. Also compensation for disabled soldiers was doubled
Even USA govt gives only ~85 Lakh($100,000) under death gratuity program, as checked on 01 Feb 2024[4]
Punjab has always been a land of bravehearts as a large number of youth from the state join armed forces every year.
| Status | Previous Scheme | Scheme (w.e.f. 16.03.2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Married Martyr | ₹ 40 lakh(wife) ₹ 10 lakh(parents) |
₹ 60 lakh(wife) ₹ 40 lakh(parents) |
| Unmarried Martyr | ₹ 50 lakh(parents) | ₹ 1 crore (parents) |
Punjab Police:
₹2 crore for any personnel dying in line of his bonafide offical duty
a. ₹1 crore from Punjab govt and
b. ₹1 crore from HDFC Bank as an additional pre-agreed amount with Punjab Govt
1st approval for Ex gratia of Rs 21.5 crore (Rs 25 lakh each) for families of 86 soldiers was given on 04 Dec 2024[5]
Earlier if any soldier dies during his service because of an avalanche, in any accident, heart attack, or brain haemorrhage, in such cases ex-gratia is not given
On 26th July 2023 to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas, CM Bhagwant Maan announced that compensation for disabled soldiers to be doubled and on 6 November 2023, Punjab cabinet approved it[7]
| Case | Disability % | Old | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability | 76 - 100% | ₹20 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
| 51 - 75% | ₹10 lakh | ₹20 lakh | |
| 25 - 50% | ₹5 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| S.No | Name | Served at | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subedar Hardeep singh | Army | 8 May 2022 |
| 2 | Mandeep Singh | Army | 26 April 2023 |
| 3 | Kulwant Singh | Army | 26 April 2023 |
| 4 | Harkrishan Singh | Army | 26 April 2023 |
| 5 | Sevak Singh | Army | 26 April 2023 |
Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan has enormous respect for defence personnel and his govt ensured 40% enhancement in rates of cash in lieu of land and cash award to distinguished services award winners. These rewards were not changed since 2011
Cash reward
| Award Name | Previous Amount | New Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarvottam Yudh Sewa Medal | ₹25,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Param Vishisht Sewa Medal | ₹20,000 | ₹28,000 |
| Uttam Yudh Sewa Medal | ₹15,000 | ₹21,000 |
| Ati Vishisht Sewa Medal | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| Yudh Sewa Medal | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| Vishisht Sewa Medal | ₹5000 | ₹7000 |
| Sena / Nau Sena / Yavu Sena Medal (D) | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| Mention-in-dispatches (D) | ₹7,000 | ₹9,800 |
Cash in lieu of land
| Award Name | Previous Reward | New Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Sarvottam Yudh Sewa Medal | ₹2 lakh | ₹2.8 lakh |
| Param Vishisht Sewa Medal | ₹2 lakh | ₹2.8 lakh |
| Uttam Yudh Sewa Medal | ₹1 lakh | ₹1.4 lakh |
| Ati Vishisht Sewa Medal | ₹1 lakh | ₹1.4 lakh |
| Yudh Sewa Medal | ₹50,000 | ₹70,000 |
| Vishisht Sewa Medal | ₹50,000 | ₹70,000 |
| Sena / Nau Sena / Yavu Sena Medal (D) | ₹30,000 | ₹42,000 |
| Mention-in-dispatches (D) | ₹15,000 | ₹21,000 |
References:
https://m.timesofindia.com/city/chandigarh/cabinet-doubles-ex-gratia-to-martyrs-kin-to-1-crore/amp_articleshow/91651383.cms ↩︎ ↩︎
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/year-on-punjab-govt-yet-to-start-ex-gratia-scheme-for-physical-casualty-cases-in-armed-forces-101726257539161.html ↩︎ ↩︎
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/punjab-government-announces-215-crores-ex-gratia-for-86-armed-forces-personnel/articleshow/115986336.cms ↩︎
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/punjab-government-to-give-rs-1-crore-ex-gratia-for-kin-of-subedar-hardeep-singh-8471621.html ↩︎
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bhagwant-mann-gives-rs-1-crore-each-to-families-of-punjab-soldiers-killed-in-poonch-3982145 ↩︎
