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Ex-servicemen, war widows to receive enhanced monthly assistance of ₹6,000
A state minister has announced plans to increase monthly financial assistance for ex-servicemen and widows of defence personnel. The government will also establish digital service kiosks to improve public access to administrative services.
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The state government will enhance monthly assistance provided to ex-servicemen and widows of military personnel to ₹6,000, a senior minister said while addressing the Assembly. The announcement signals the administration's commitment to improving welfare support for veterans and families of deceased defence personnel across the region.
The enhanced assistance represents a significant increase in existing benefit levels and is expected to provide critical financial support to a vulnerable population. Ex-servicemen and war widows have long sought improved welfare measures, and the move reflects growing recognition of their contributions and circumstances.
Beyond the financial assistance increase, the government is also modernizing its service delivery infrastructure. Digital service kiosks will be installed at the Secretariat and various Collectorates to enable citizens to access government services more conveniently and transparently.
These initiatives underscore the administration's broader push toward digital governance and improved welfare administration. Officials anticipate that the kiosk network will reduce bureaucratic delays and enhance accessibility for residents seeking government services across multiple departments and agencies.