Not true. The life of an Indian soldier is precious for human reasons.
But there are also financial costs:
(1) Recruitment and training (3+10)= 13 lakh
(2) Salary benefits to kin for life (6 x 40 yrs) = 240 lakh s
(3) State government payouts from home state - often 50 lakh or more
(4) Employment preference for spouse, children
(5) education, travel benefits
(6) Subsidized shopping at army canteens
(7) Free medical treatment for surviving family for life
The life of an Indian soldier is never cheap
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