(a) whether the kin of soldiers of B.S.F. and armed forces who die in harness are given equal help after their death or martyrdom;
(b) if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the soldiers of B.S.F. are included in the scheme for allotment of petrol pumps; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)
(a) & (b): In case of death of BSF and other Central Police Force personnel in harness of duties or martyrdom, next of kins (NOKs) are given benefits as admissible under CCS (Pension) Rules 1972, whereas armed forces are covered under Defence Service Rules, therefore, benefits are not equal.
(c) & (d): Soliders of B.S.F. are included in the scheme for allotment of petrol pumps under PMP category with 8% reservation quota, for which guidelines has been issued by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. BSF has forwarded 79 cases for consideration to Oil Coordination Committee but no allotment has been made.