Lok Sabha Question No. 674 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-16
Subject: Loss of Life in Army
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Uttam Kumar Nalamada Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.674

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  SEPTEMBER, 2020

## LOSS OF LIFE IN ARMY

## 674. SHRI UTTAM KUMAR REDDY NALAMADA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the number and the details of army personnel who have lost their lives on duty since 2014, and the compensation paid to their families; and
- (b) the number of soldiers lost in conflicts with neighbouring countries, including China and Pakistan, country wise, since 2014?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## (a)  (i) Details of Battle Casualties (Fatal) of Army Personnel since 2014 are as under:

| S. No.   | Year                   |   No. of Casualties |
|----------|------------------------|---------------------|
| (aa)     | 2014                   |                  78 |
| (ab)     | 2015                   |                 109 |
| (ac)     | 2016                   |                 133 |
| (ad)     | 2017                   |                 137 |
| (ae)     | 2018                   |                 117 |
| (af)     | 2019                   |                 107 |
| (ag)     | 2020 (till 14.09.2020) |                  57 |
|          | Total                  |                 738 |

Note:  The ibid figures are exclusive of casualties under process for classification.

- (ii)  The details of compensation paid to Next of Kin (NoK) are as per Annexure attached.

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (b)  Details of Battle Casualties (Fatal) of Army Personnel which occurred during conflicts with neighbouring countries, including China and Pakistan since 2014 are as under:

## Fatal Battle Casualties during Border Skirmish with China

| S. No.   | Year                   | No. of Casualties   |
|----------|------------------------|---------------------|
| (aa)     | 2014                   | -                   |
| (ab)     | 2015                   | -                   |
| (ac)     | 2016                   | -                   |
| (ad)     | 2017                   | -                   |
| (ae)     | 2018                   | -                   |
| (af)     | 2019                   | -                   |
| (ag)     | 2020 (till 14.09.2020) | 20                  |
| Total    | Total                  | 20                  |

## Fatal Battle Casualties during Cease Fire Violations by Pakistan

| S. No.   | Year                   | No. of Casualties   |
|----------|------------------------|---------------------|
| (aa)     | 2014                   | -                   |
| (ab)     | 2015                   | 04                  |
| (ac)     | 2016                   | 07                  |
| (ad)     | 2017                   | 23                  |
| (ae)     | 2018                   | 19                  |
| (af)     | 2019                   | 13                  |
| (ag)     | 2020 (till 14.09.2020) | 09                  |
|          | Total                  | 75                  |

- (i) The ibid figures are exclusive of casualties under process for classification
- (ii) No Fatal  Battle  Casualties  occurred  with  neighbouring  countries  except  ibid figures

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Note:

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  674  FOR  ANSWER  ON  16.09.2020  REGARDING 'LOSS OF LIFE IN ARMY'.

## DETAILS OF MONETARY BENEFITS/ENTITLEMENTS TO THE NOK OF BATTLE CASUALTY (FATAL)

## 1. Compensation/Pension/Terminal Dues paid by the Govt.

- (a) Liberalized family pension (LFP) .  As applicable to Battle Casualty that is equal to emoluments last drawn by the deceased individual.
- (b) Ex-gratia lump sum compensation from Central Government:-
- (i)  Death occurring  due to accidents in the course of duties. 25.00 Lakhs.
- (ii)    Death  in  the  course  of  duties  attributable  to  acts  of  violence  by  terrorists,  etc. Rs. 25.00 Lakhs.
- (iii)  Death  occurring  during  enemy  action  in  war  or  border  skirmishes  or  in  action against militants, terrorist, etc- Rs. 35.00 Lakhs.
- (iv)  Death occurring while on duty in the specified high  altitude, inaccessible border posts  etc  on  account  of  natural  disasters,  extreme  weather  conditions.  Rs.  35.00 Lakhs.
- (v) Death occurring during enemy  action in international war or war like engagements which are specially notified.  Rs. 45.00 Lakhs.
- (c) Death-cum-Retirement gratuity (DCRG) . Based on length of service rendered and emoluments last  drawn by the deceased individual.
- (d)  Disability/war  injury  element  of  pension  released  by  PCDA  (P)  Allahabad,  as applicable.
2. Compensation/Pension/Terminal  Dues  (Ex-Gratia)  paid  by  the  State  Govt. As applicable.  Rates vary from State to State.

## 3. Other Benefits by the Govt.

- (a) Compassionate Appointment to the NOK .  As per eligibility and qualification of NOK of BC through respective Line Dtes (as per Govt Scheme)
- (b) Education  Concessions . Full reimbursement  of  tuition fee. Also  full reimbursement of hostel charges for those studying in boarding schools and colleges.
- (c) Fare and Rail Travel Concession .  75% concession on base fare by Indian Air Lines and for travel by Second Class Sleeper by train.

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