"On the directions of Governor N N Vohra, the state government has approved enhancement in rate of relief in favour of former militia personnel and their widows," a government spokesman said.
He said the relief has been enhanced from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 per month in case of 168 militia personnel who had served the state for 15 years and more.
"Similarly, the relief rate has been enhanced from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per month for those who had served for periods less than 15 years," he said.