UALA cadres to get Rs 2.5 lakh each

SHILLONG: The surrendered UALA cadres will get a one- time package of Rs 2.5 lakh each, a senior government official said on Thursday.
The surrender package for ANVC-ANVC-B cadres  was Rs 1.5 lakh.
While the Centre will allot Rs 1.5 lakh as per its rehabilitation policy, the state government is planning to add Rs 1 lakh more.
“Hence the total amount to be availed by the UALA cadres is Rs 2.5 lakh  each”, the  official added.
As many as 68 cadres of UALA bid farewell to arms during the disbanding ceremony held recently in Tura.
The official said that the current arrangement with UALA is different from the political level settlement with ANVC-ANVC-B militants.
“There is no political level settlement with UALA and hence the amount was fixed at Rs 2.5 lakh,” the official added.
He also said that the monthly stipend meant for the UALA cadres will be used for their counseling and other expenses.