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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra Cabinet doubles emergency honorarium and expands benefit to spouses
Nagpur: The Maharashtra government has doubled the monthly honorarium for individuals jailed during the Emergency period (1975–77). The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister in Mumbai on Tuesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The state cabinet also approved a series of amendments to the Emergency Honorarium Scheme, extending its benefits to the surviving spouses of eligible detainees. Under the revised scheme, individuals who were imprisoned for more than one month during the Emergency will now receive ₹20,000 per month, while those jailed for less than a month will get ₹10,000. The surviving spouse of such detainees will receive ₹10,000 and ₹5,000, respectively — up from the earlier ₹5,000 and ₹2,500. In a significant relief for families, spouses of detainees who passed away before January 2, 2018, are now eligible to apply for the honorarium by submitting an affidavit. They will have a 90-day window to apply once the government notification is issued. The scheme, originally launched in 2018, aims to recognize the sacrifices of those arrested under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and the Defence of India Rules (DIR) for their political and social resistance during the Emergency. It has seen widespread uptake across districts such as Nagpur, Pune, and Buldhana. With this decision, the government seeks to offer long-overdue recognition and financial support to both direct victims and their families. As per a recent Government Resolution dated May 30, 2025, the state sanctioned ₹28.12 crore for disbursement under the scheme for the period April 2025 to January 2026. Nagpur was allocated ₹3.43 crore for 402 beneficiaries, ranking third in the state after Pune and Buldhana. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The total budgetary provision for the scheme in 2025–26 stands at ₹55.50 crore, underscoring the government's commitment to honoring those who endured political imprisonment during one of India's darkest periods. District collectors will be responsible for processing new applications and ensuring timely disbursement. The latest changes mark a significant shift in both scale and sensitivity, acknowledging the lasting impact of political repression on thousands of families across Maharashtra.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maha approves honorarium scheme for political detainees of Emergency-era
Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt approved ₹28.12 crore Emergency Honorarium Scheme to financially recognise individuals imprisoned during the Emergency period (1975–77). With 402 recipients, Nagpur accounts for ₹3.43 crore in disbursements, ranking third in the state — after Pune and Buldhana — underscoring its historical role in the democratic resistance to Emergency. As mentioned in the govt resolution (GR) of May 30, the state govt approved a budgetary provision of ₹55.5 crore for the 2025–26 fiscal, of which ₹28.12 crore was earmarked for distribution from April 2025 to January 2026 under the scheme. The scheme provides monthly payments ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹10,000 to eligible former detainees or their surviving spouses. It aims to honour those arrested under MISA (Maintenance of Internal Security Act) and DIR (Defence of India Rules) for their political and social activism during the Emergency. Vidarbha featured prominently in this rollout. Buldhana district is among the highest in the state with 447 recognised beneficiaries, securing ₹2.57 crore. Other key Vidarbha districts include Wardha (₹91.75 lakh for 115 individuals), Amravati (₹62.25 lakh for 84), Chandrapur (₹73.75 lakh for 101), Akola, Yavatmal, and Gondia — all together forming a sizable portion of the overall beneficiary base. In total, Vidarbha's share crosses ₹9 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Pune, with 482 beneficiaries, leads the state in disbursal amount at ₹4.3 crore. Following are districts like Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban, with 39 and 114 beneficiaries receiving ₹34.5 lakh and ₹96 lakh respectively. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar accounts for 150 beneficiaries, securing ₹96 lakh in aid. Nashik (78 beneficiaries, ₹54.75 lakh), Jalgaon (177 beneficiaries, ₹1.22 crore), and Ahilyanagar (134 beneficiaries, ₹88.75 lakh) also feature prominently in the list. The funds were approved under the Social Security and Welfare segment of the state's 2025-26 budget. District collectors across Maharashtra have been tasked with identifying eligible individuals and ensuring payments are released by the 15th of each month. They are also required to submit monthly expenditure reports to the state auditor's office.
