Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a 40 per cent increase in financial assistance provided to advocates under the State Advocates' Welfare Fund.

The welfare fund provides financial support to advocates upon retirement and to their families in the event of their death. The last revision of the assistance amount was made in 2021.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), advocates with up to five years of practice will be eligible for financial assistance of ₹1.05 lakh in the event of their death, which will be paid to their nearest family member.

The assistance amount will increase progressively with each additional year of professional experience. The benefits will be available both on retirement and in case of death.

Under the revised structure, advocates who have completed 30 years of practice will be entitled to the maximum assistance of ₹6.30 lakh upon retirement. In the event of their death, the same amount will be provided to their nearest family member.