Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, May 4: The Union Territory Administration in Ladakh has enhanced the rates of annuity of the Gallantry Awardees of the region.
As per an order issued in this regard, the annuity of Param Vir Chakra awardees has been raised from 1.25 lakh to 1.75 lakh, Ashok Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, and Kirti Chakra awardees from Rs 1 lakh to 1.50 lakh, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra awardees from Rs 50,000 to 75,000, Sena Medal (Gallantry) from Rs 3,000 to Rs 10,000, Sena Medal (Distinguished), Mention-in-Dispatch, Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, and Yudh Seva Medal awardees from Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000, Param Vishisht Seva Medal awardees from Rs 5,400 to Rs 10,000, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal awardees from Rs 4,800 to Rs 9,000 and Vishisht Seva Medal awardees from Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000.