Dehradun, Jan. 24 -- Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat laid the foundation stone of the state-level Sainya Dham, an army memorial in Purkul village here today. On this occasion, the CM also announced hike of one time lump sum grant to the dependents of martyred soldiers from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakhs. He announced that the lump sum grant of Rs 10 lakh to the widows /dependents of soldiers and paramilitary forces martyred in various wars and or other internal security related conflicts would be increased to Rs 15 lakh from Rs 10 lakhs at present. He added that the Sainya Dham would symbolise the courage, valour and sacrifice of the Indian Army.

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