Lucknow, May 28 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to increase the financial assistance under the 'Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana' from Rs 51,000 to Rs 1 lakh.

According to Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun, the beneficiaries will be given a "Sindoor Dani" as a present under the 'Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana', which was also a tribute to the Operation Sindoor conducted by the Indian armed forces in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

"Under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, financial assistance of Rs 51,000 was given. The financial assistance of Rs 51,000 has been increased to Rs 1 lakh... Now 'Sindoor Daani' will also be given... Operation Sindoor was launched to avenge the horrific terrorist attack in Pah...