SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, May 3 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

A spokesperson of the State Government today here informed that in continuation to the Department's earlier notification dated 27th September, 2018, the Government of Himachal Pradesh has enhanced the monthly financial assistance being provided to ex-servicemen and their widows.

As per the new order, the rate of financial assistance has been increased from Rs. 3,000 per month to Rs. 5,000 per month with effect from 1st April, 2025. This enhanced assistance would be applicable to ex-servicemen and their widows who are above 60 years of age and are not receiving any kind of pension from the State or Cen...