Increase of ex-gratia amount to the families of martyred police personnel in Uttar Pradesh

Question: What will be the ex-gratia amount given to the kin of policemen killed on duty, after recent increment in it announced by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister?
(a) 25 lakh
(b) 30 lakh
(c) 45 lakh
(d) 50 lakh
Answer: (d) 
Related Facts:

• On 21st October, 2017 a function was organized in the Reserve Police Line, Lucknow to commemorate Police Memorial Day.
• The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh also attended the function.
• On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced to increase the ex-gratia amount given to the kin of policemen killed on duty, from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 40 lakh.
• Apart from this, he also announced the increment in the amount to be given to the parents of martyred.
• After announcement this amount will be Rs. 10 lakhs, while earlier it was Rs. 5 lakhs.
• Thus, the ex-gratia amount given to the families of martyr of policemen and their parents will reach in total to 50 lakh rupees.
• The decision to upgrade the number of Appreciation signs of DGP, by 200 to 950, for all the units of Police Department, non gazetted / gazetted officers of Fire police and PAC For the excellent and commendable service; has also been taken.
• In present Sulkhan Singh is the Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh.

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