Administration provides financial assistance worth Rs.one lakh to the family of a deceased soldier

Ludhiana, December 22, 2023: District Administration Ludhiana led by Deputy Commissioner Surabhi Malik on Friday lent a helping hand to the wife of a deceased army personnel by providing her a financial assistance worth Rs. One lakh.

Handing over the cheque, Additional Deputy Commissioner Jagraon Major Amit Sareen said that Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated every year on December 7 and funds generated through this event are spent on the welfare of army personnel and their family members. This year, financial aid worth Rs. One lakh has been given to the family of deceased soldier Malkeet Singh as his wife Amandeep Kaur has received this cheque, he said, adding that furthermore an amount of Rs. 15,000 will be provided to her wife for the next six months. This aid will be given to make her able to meet family expenses for the coming six months i.e. until she starts receiving the pension from the Army.
 

Accompanied by Defense Services Welfare Officer Commander (Retd.) Balwinder Virk, the ADC said that District Administration Ludhiana was committed to serving our soldiers, and their families so that they do not feel disheartened during the hour of crisis. He mentioned that every year, district administration provides financial aid from the funds generated during the Armed Forces Flag Day campaign. He added that the entire nation is indebted to our defense forces, which guard our borders round the clock; hence it was our collective responsibility to stand by their families during trying times.