New Delhi, November 18The government today said it has enhanced the lump sum ex gratia being paid to families of military personnel.With effect from January 1 this year, next of kin in case of death in the course of duties attributable to actions of violence by terrorists etc has been increased to Rs 25 lakh in place of Rs 10 lakh earlier, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.In cases of death occurring during enemy action in war or border skirmishes or in action against militants, terrorists, the amount has been increased to Rs 35 lakh from the Rs 15 lakh at present.The Army Group Insurance Fund for Officers has been raised to Rs 75 lakh for officers with effect from October 1, 2016, from Rs 60 lakh while for JCOs/other ranks, the amount has been increased to Rs 37.5 lakh from Rs 30 lakh. — PTI