*Research Scholar,
**Assistant Professor,
India stands at second position in terms of military manpower after China contributing a force of 15 Lakhs standing army. The Indian armed forces ensure nations sovereignty by protecting the nation from external threats. Army personals have an exceptional tradition of safeguarding and maintaining integrity of the nations, while discharging their duties they present the ideals of discipline, hard work, and dedication. In every battles the soldiers creates a new chapter of their valour performances and leave their imprints to the coming generations. In this process many sacrifice their lives for the sake of the country those killed in war are the War Martyrs. For their supreme sacrifices and services, it becomes countries prime responsibility to take care of their families and dependents. For the valour performances, sacrifices and in recognition of their services government grants them gallantry and cash awards, the family members and dependents are extended with various compensatory reliefs and welfare measures. The present article deals with compensatory benefits and rehabilitative measure of war martyrs families in general and in particular with the support system provided by the Karnataka state.
War Martyrs, Welfare measures, Military families, War Widows, Ex-Servicemen