Centre earmarks compensation for terrorism victim

Union ministry of Home affairs has recently issued guidelines to the states for implementing the scheme, for which Rs 35 cr. have been earmarked for this year.

Under the scheme, a family would be paid Rs. 3 lakh in the case of death or permanent incapacitation of its bread-winner. The money would be deposited in the bank and locked for three years.

This money would be in addition to the ex-gratia relief given by the state governments or any other source.

Besides, the victims of violence would also be provided with health cards to entitle them to free medical care.