Don't cut martyrs' kids education fund: Navy chief to Modi govt

The Defence Ministry is likely to take a decision on capping the educational expenses paid to the children of ex-servicemen in line with the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, informed sources said on Tuesday.

Amid demands not to go ahead with the decision, a letter dated September 13, issued by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, capped the fee for tuition and hostel at Rs 10,000 per month, as per the recommendations.

The sources said the ministry was "apprised of the matter", indicating that a decision on the issue could be taken soon.

Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba has also written to the Defence Ministry requesting the government to review the decision of imposing a cap on the reimbursement of education