TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ In a move welcomed by the defence forces, Union Minister for Defence Rajnath Singh on Tuesday announced the restoration of the ‘Ration in Kind’ for military officers posted in peace areas.
“I will leave no stone unturned to lift the morale of armed forces and support their families. By restoring Ration in Kind for officers of the three services I feel honoured that I got an opportunity to do something for the Armed Forces,” Rajnath Singh said.
On 1 July 2017 ration entitlement to officers of Indian armed forces deployed at Peace stations was revoked as part of recommendations given by the 7th pay commission. After nearly 2 years, the government has agreed to take back its decision and restore the ration entitlement.
In a tweet, Singh said, Major Sharma made the supreme sacrifice while fighting against the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. He said, Major Sharma fought valiantly like a true soldier. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat also paid his tributes to Major Sharma by laying wreath.
