FamilIes Of Agniveers Killed in Action Should Get Regular Soldiers' Benefits: Panel
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee On Defence has recommended that families of Agniveers dying in the line of duty should get the same benefits that are extended to those of regular military personnel.
Families of Agniveers dying in the line of duty should get the same benefits that are extended to those of regular military personnel, a parliamentary panel has recommended.
Under the existing provisions, families of Agniveers who die in the line of duty are not eligible for regular benefits like pension.
"Considering the plight of family members/next of kin, the Committee desire after martyrdom of an Agniveer, the same benefits should be provided to their family members that are provided to the family of a regular soldier," the Parliamentary Standing Committee On Defence said in its latest report.
