First Lady releases financial assistance sponsored by NGOs and concerned citizens to Non-pensioner Widows from Armed Forces

JAMMU, MAY 23: Dr. Smita Murmu, First Lady of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir today released financial assistance to Non-pensioner Widows, which has been sponsored by some NGOs and concerned citizens. A cheque of Rs 1 lakh was released by the First Lady, as financial aid for two months, for 50 Non-pensioners widows.

To help widows of Non-pensioners Ex-servicemen, President of Home for Aged and Infirm, Sh. ID Soni, had proposed a help of Rs 1000/- per month for 50 Non-pensioners’ widows. In addition, as one-time financial help to Non pensioners widows with little or no social support, Sh. Vijay Bhagotra donated a sum of Rs 1.76 lakh from his personnel saving, to provide financial help of Rs 11,000 each to 16 beneficiary widows.

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Dr. Smita Murmu observed that such notable contributions coming from NGOs and individuals will set a fine example for our citizens to identify and help the needy, with a sense of pride. She also appreciated the ESMs for their selfless service during the COVID-19 pandemic, by reaching out to the needy and volunteering for any services, as required by the administration.

Director, Rajya Sainik Board, Brig. Harcharan Singh, VSM; Sh. Giat Nandan Jain, Life Member of Home for Aged and Smt. Ram Pyari, Non-Pensioner Widow were also present on the occasion.