Monetary allowance increase for Presidential Award recipients-revised monthly allowance applies to recipients and widows from notification date. The Ministry of Finance Notification revises the monthly cash allowance payable to recipients of the Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate for exceptionally meritorious service at the risk of life and to their widows, establishes distinct rates for an initial qualifying act and for subsequent acts, makes the revised rates applicable to past and future recipients from the Notification date, and directs field formations to publicize the change and ensure disbursement through payroll units and banks.