Sir,
Refer news item ‘Compensation for disabled jawans raised’ DE June 19.
The decision of the Home Ministry to raise ex-gratia relief of paramilitary personnel injured in action is a step in right direction. The paramilitary personnel deserve to be treated with dignity and respect whether in action or out of action. They are the people who safeguard the sovereignty of this nation at the cost of their lives. It is duty of the nation which includes both the Government and the public to take care of the families of these people by every possible means. These people should not be left to fend for themselves in a time when people are becoming self-centered and materialistic in nature. The politicians of this country draw severe criticism for not showing sympathy or respect or being insensitive to the need of these people. Besides, at a time when prices of medicare are sky-rocketing, it is very difficult for the families of jawans to bear the medical expenditure of jawans who have been seriously injured or have become permanently disabled. The hike in compensation in their favour is a decision taken at a right time.
Yours etc…
Surinder Singh
Samba
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