The Haryana government increased the monthly pensions given to freedom fighters and their dependents.
Monthly pensions of former political prisoners of Andaman/their spouses will increase from Rs 24,775 to Rs 30,000.
Besides, Dearness Relief System will now be based on All India Consumer Price Index for industrial workers, the earlier annual basis has been discontinued, and has been replaced by the Dearness Allowance System applicable twice a year.
