Family to Receive Over ₹1 Crore in the Event of Agniveer's Sacrifice in the Line of Duty

The next of kin of Agniveers, who lay down their lives in the line of duty, will receive over ₹ 1 crore from the government, sources said on Sunday.

This comes after Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, an operator, lost his life in the line of duty amid the treacherous terrains of the Siachen glacier on Sunday. Laxman, hailing from Maharashtra, is the first Agniveer to have died while on duty.

The Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps offered its deepest condolences to the bereaved family. The Army in a message on social media post said it stands firm with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.

Emoluments for Next of Kin

As per government sources, the next of kin of an Agniveer, laying down his life in the line of duty, will receive ₹ 48 lakh as non-contributory insurance, ₹ 44 lakh as compensation, 30 per cent of Seva Nidhi contributed by the Agniveer with equal matching contribution by the government, and interest thereon.

The emoluments, which would be received by Agniveers' kin, also include pay for the balance tenure from the date of death, till completion of four years (over ₹ 13 lakh); as per balance residual tenure, and contribution of ₹ 8 Lakh from Armed Forces Battle Casualty Fund, they added.

First Agniveer to Die on Duty

Laxman's death is a reminder of the sacrifices that our soldiers make every day to protect our nation. He was a brave young man who served his country with honor. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.