By: ANI Correspondent,:
LAHORE — A meeting of the Punjab Police Welfare Board, chaired by Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Karim at the Central Police Office Lahore, approved several major measures to improve welfare facilities for police employees and their families.
The wedding grant for daughters of police martyrs has been increased from Rs 500,000 to Rs 750,000, while the grant for daughters of retired police officers has been raised from Rs 100,000 to Rs 250,000.
The meeting also approved significant increases in educational scholarships. The scholarship for autistic children of police employees has been increased from Rs 30,000 to Rs 75,000, while the therapy and education fund has been raised from Rs 400,000 to Rs 1.5 million.
Medical grants were also enhanced. The grant for police employees suffering from benign cancer has been increased to Rs 400,000, while the grant for malignant cancer has been raised to Rs 1 million. Grants for wives and children were also increased.
The board further approved an increase in financial assistance for minor surgeries, while specialized educational fees for eligible children pursuing medical, engineering, MBBS and business administration degrees were also approved.
Senior Punjab Police officers attended the meeting, where various welfare proposals were reviewed and approved.
