(a) whether the Government are contemplating to provide all facilities to the pensioners and the families of the soldiers who have been killed during their deployment in Jammu and Kashmir and other border areas as was provided to the families of the deceased soldiers of Kargil war;
(b) if so, the outlines thereof and the time schedule worked out therefor; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI JASWANT SINGH)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF
LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 157 FOR 1.8.2001.
The Kargil operation was in the nature of
deliberate agression, and involved intrusion across the
LoC and occupations of Indian territory. Other
operations in Jammu & Kashmir and border areas are in
the nature of action against cross border terrorism,
action against militants, terrorists, extremists, etc.
That is why Kargil Operation has been treated
differently. Families of soldiers killed in other
actions are paid Rs. 7.5 lakhs, as ex-gratia
compensation. There is no difference, though, in the
rate of liberalized family pension and death gratuity
paid to the bereaved families.
The amount of ex-gratia has been prescribed by the
Government, taking into consideration all relevant
aspects.