Cap on education concession to children of military personnel killed, disabled or missing in action, removed

The controversial cap of Rs 10,000 per month recommended by the 7^th Central Pay Commission and thereafter blindly accepted by the Ministry of Finance, which had caused much heartburn amongst the military community, now stands removed.

There is however a rumour doing the rounds that some extra conditions have been imposed and that the concession shall only be admissible for Government run institutions. The same is not correct. The concession is admissible for all Government recognized institutions.

In fact, the conditions mentioned in the fresh letter issued on 21^st March 2018 are exactly the same as were in force prior to the capping. The same conditions were mentioned in the last letter issued in the year 2010 after the acceptance of the recommendations of the 6^th Central Pay Commission.

Thanks to all those who assisted in getting this controversial action reversed.