The Orissa government on Sunday announced relief measures for families hit by Maoist violence including financial assistance to the children of policemen killed while battling rebels.
As per the finance department notification, the government will provide financial assistance of Rs 1000 per month towards education of atleast two children of policemen killed in the line of duty at Maoist affected areas in the state.
Moreover, the family members will also be entitled to get the salary earned by the deceased cops as pension till their retirement period. The government is also contemplating to provide pension after retirement similar to that meant for other government employees.
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