Punjab announces slew of benefits to faujis
The Finance Minister of Punjab, the London educated Bar-at-Law, Doon School & St Stephan’s alumnus Manpreet Singh Badal, has magnanimously announced many benefits for the defence community in Punjab.The annuity and award amounts have been increased by 40% across the board.Every Punjabi getting through any military academy would be granted a cash award of Rs One lac.Rs One crore has been announced for setting up an academy to provide training to Punjabi youth both for the UPSC written part and the SSB.Rs Two crores have been allotted to the defence services welfare department for upgradation of Sainik rest houses.
A popular and proactive officer of the Sikh Regiment, Brig I S (Injo) Gakhal heads the defence welfare establishment in Punjab.
Posted by Maj. Navdeep.
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