Maharashtra Enhances Aid for Emergency-Era Detainees

The Maharashtra cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has increased the monthly honorarium to Rs 20,000 for those jailed for over a month during the Emergency period.

Marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975-77 Emergency, this decision honors the sacrifices of those who participated in democratic resistance. Initially introduced in 2018, the policy under 'Gaurav Yojana' now benefits around 3,000 individuals.

Surviving spouses of deceased detainees will receive Rs 10,000 monthly. The earlier condition requiring applicants to be at least 18 at the time of arrest has been eliminated, and applications are open for 90 days.

(With inputs from agencies.)