India, Sept. 16 -- The Chhattisgarh government has decided to increase the financial assistance given to families of soldiers from the state who lose their lives during war or military operations, raising the amount from Rs.20 lakh to Rs.50 lakh, officials said on Tuesday.

According to a government statement, the ex-gratia for the wife or dependents of fallen soldiers has been enhanced from Rs.20 lakh to Rs.50 lakh. The amount for gallantry award recipients has been doubled from Rs.40 lakh to Rs.1 crore, while the 'Jangi Inaam' motivational grant for parents of soldiers has been raised from Rs.5,000 per year to Rs.20,000 per year.

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