'Agniveers' to get compensation for Rs 1 crore if martyred: Dept of Military Affairs

Jun 19, 2022

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Lt Gen Anil Puri, while addressing a joint Press Conference of defence tri-services on June 19, said that 'Agniveers' will get a compensation of Rs 1 crore if he sacrifices his life in service of the nation. “The 'Agniveers' would get the same allowance in areas like Siachen and other areas which are applicable to the regular soldiers serving at present. No discrimination against them in-service conditions. 'Agniveers' will get a compensation of Rs 1 crore if he sacrifices his life in service of the nation,” said Puri.