Question : FACILITIES OF GALLANTRY AWARD WINNERS

(a) the number of persons to whom gallantry awards have been given during the last three years;

(b) whether the families of the recipients of gallantry awards have complained regarding non-providing of facilities under the awards;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(d) the reaction of the Government thereto;

(e) whether the Government proposes to hike the allowances to the families of the recipients in view of the Report of Sixth Central Pay Commission for the employees; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (f): A Statement is attached.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN` REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (f) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1307 FOR ANSWER ON 27.10.2008

The number of persons to whom gallantry awards have been given during last three years is as under;

2006	-	221

2007	-	255

2008	-	265