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The data shows an Ashok Chakra awardee is given a mere Rs 20,000, Sarvottam Yuddha Seva medal awardee Rs 17,000, a Mahavir Chakra awardee Rs 15,000, Kirti Chakra awardee Rs 12,000, Uttam Yuddha Seva Medal awardee Rs 10,000, Vir Chakra awardee Rs 7,000, Shaurya Chakra awardee Rs 5,000 and a Yuddha Seva medal awardee Rs 4,000.Gujarat has had one recipient of the Ashok Chakra, two recipients of Mahavir Chakra, two Kirti Chakras, five Vir Chakras, four Shaurya Chakras and 25 other bravery awards. The review of payouts must be done at the earlie st.
Jignesh Mevani, Independent MLA, VadgamI am not aware that there has been no review since 1986. On Wednesday, when Mirror delved into the payouts made by Gujarat government to its 39 bravehearts, the revelation was shocking — it pays a measly Rs 20,000 to its Ashok Chakra awardee. Lalit Vasoya, Cong MLA, DhorajiA day after Ahmedabad Mirror cover story on the measly payout given to army’s gallantry medal winners from the state, Gujarat government is in the process of reviewing the payouts. Among the laggards, along with Gujarat, are Arunachal, West Bengal, Punjab, Odisha and Manipur, which compensate soldiers poorly..