PM Manmohan Singh announces hike in soldiers’ pension, 12 lakh to benefit

By PTI,

New Delhi : Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the government’s decision to increase the pension of retired jawans and Junior Commission Officers (JCOs) will benefit 12 lakh ex-servicemen and their families


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“We have accepted the recommendations of the committee constituted to examine the issue of pension of ex-servicemen

This will lead to increased pension for about 12 lakh retired jawans and JCOs,” Singh said in his address after unfurling the national flag at the ramparts of Red Fort here on the occasion of 63rd Independence Day

“We are proud of our brave soldiers.

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