One-time grant for dependents of martyred soldiers to be raised to Rs 15 lakh: CM
Rawat unveils foundation stone for Sainya Dham in Purkul village
Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat unveiled the foundation stone for a state level Sainya Dham at Purkul village here on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, he announced that the one time grant provided to widows or dependents of soldiers and paramilitary personnel martyred in border skirmishes or for internal security will be increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh. The CM also unveiled the foundation stone for the headquarters of Uttarakhand Purv Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPNL) on the occasion. Paying his tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary, Rawat thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for commemoration of Bose’s birth anniversary as Parakram Diwas.
The CM said that when the PM had referred to Sainya Dham as the fifth Dham, efforts to build this monument were intensified. “Our attempt is to make it lively and inspiring. Anyone coming here should experience its reality and feel inspired. I want that in the future, the oath taking ceremony of the government in Uttarakhand should take place at this Sainya Dham. Those who come to Dehradun from other states or countries should also visit this monument,” said the CM.
Rawat further said that if there are any keepsakes of the martyred soldiers in their homes, a museum will be made to preserve these at Sainya Dham. For those interested in joining the army, arrangements will be made for their training here. Stating that citizens can send their suggestions for making a grand Sainya Dham in Dehradun to the additional chief secretary, Sainik Welfare, the CM said that an expert committee will check all the suggestions received.
The Mussoorie MLA Ganesh Joshi also expressed his views on the occasion. State’s Forest and Wildlife minister Harak Singh Rawat, State minister for Higher Education, Dhan Singh Rawat, Dehradun mayor Sunil Uniyal ‘Gama’, other public representatives and officials were also present on the occasion.
Sunday, 24 January 2021 | PNS | Dehradun
