(a) the number of widows of war martyrs in Haryana;
(b) the number of the families/widows of martyrs who have been provided assistance under the various schemes;
(c) whether some families/widows of martyrs are still running around for Government assistance like Government
Service etc.;
(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(SHRI M.M. PALLAM RAJU)
(a) The number of widows of war martyrs in Haryana is 1355.
(b)(i)The wards of all battle casualties are being provided educational scholarships which include complete re-imbursement
of tuition fee, transportation charges, hostel charges less mess charges, cost of books, uniform, etc. upto and inclusive of
the first degree course.
(ii) 46 widows of war martyrs of Operation Vijay, Kargil were provided financial assistance under National Defence Fund
and the package included Rs.5 lakhs for a dwelling unit and Rs.2 lakhs each for parental assistance and children allowance.
(iii)94 war widows of Haryana have been provided flats by Delhi Development Authority under `Vijay Veer Awas Yojna` at
concessional rates in Delhi.
(c) No, Sir.
(d)&(e) : Question does not arise.