India, Oct. 15 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 100 per cent increase in financial assistance for ex-servicemen (ESM) and their dependents under schemes implemented by the department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare through Kendriya Sainik Board.

The revised rates take effect for applications submitted from November 1, 2025, onwards

Providing sustained lifetime support to aged and non-pensioner ESM and their widows above 65 years of age with no regular income, the Penury Grant has been doubled from Rs.4,000 to Rs.8,000 per month per beneficiary, according to a Press India Bureau (PIB) release.

Education Grant has been increased from Rs.1,000 to Rs.2,000 per month per head for up to two dependent children (Class I to Graduation)...