Dehradun, June 2 -- Ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had announced to increase the ex-gratia amount given to the dependents of fallen soldiers from the state, from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.

The government order, related to compliance with the announcement made by the Chief Minister, was issued on Monday. In the government order issued from Sainik Welfare Section, it has been clarified that in the sequence of the announcement made by the Chief Minister, this amount will be allowed to the dependents of fallen soldiers who make the supreme sacrifice, from July 26, 2024.

In this way, now the dependents of soldiers killed in action will be allowed an ex-gratia amount of Rs 50 lakh.

The Chief Minist...