Shimla, October 25, 2016
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to enhance the rates of annuity of Gallantry awards. A government spokesperson informed that the annuity of Kirti Chakra has been enhanced from Rs 1 lakh to Rs. 1.50 lakh, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra from Rs. 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh, each, Sena medal and Mention- in- Despatch from Rs. 5000 to Rs. 10,000 each, Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Vashist Seva Medal from Rs. 4000 to Rs. 8000, each, Param Vashist Seva Medal from Rs. 5400 to Rs. 10,800, Ati Vashist Seva Medal from Rs. 4,800 to Rs. 9,600 and Sena Medal for distinguished service has been increased to Rs. 8000.