Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 28-
Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of CM Nayab Singh Saini here today approved several key decisions aimed at improving the welfare of citizens, enhancing the state's administrative framework, and promoting economic growth.
The Cabinet approved an increase in the Ex-Gratia amount for the families of battle casualties of UAF and CAPF personnel. The amount will now be raised from the existing Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 1CR. The Cabinet approved an increase in the monthly pension for Matribhasha Satyagrahis of the Hindi Aandolan-1957 from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000, effective immediately.
The Cabinet approved the SOP for the implementation of MMPSY from 2024-25. Under this scheme, instead of reimbursing premiums for various schemes, Rs. 1,000 per eligible family per year will be transferred to the DAYALU for compensation payments to families with an income of up to Rs. 1.80 lakh annually.
The Cabinet approved the revision of the Indexation Policy for calculating EDC rates. The Indexation Policy was based on EDC rates for the year 2015 and these had not been increased for last 8 years till date.