On February 11, 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approved the expansion of the definition of ‘family' for the purpose of allotment of Government Accommodation to Service Officers. The revised definition now includes parents, dependent siblings, and legally adopted children, in addition to the existing coverage of spouse and dependent children/step-children. This change is expected to benefit all Service Officers, including Single Women Officers residing with their parents. This decision underscores the Government's commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, family well-being, and the strengthening of social and inter-generational bonds, also taking into account the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007. The Release ID is 2226504 and the Visitor Counter is at 4903.
Key Entities Referenced
Raksha Mantri: The Minister of Defence, the key decision-maker regarding the expansion of the definition of 'family' for government accommodation.
Ministry of Defence: The central ministry responsible for implementing the policy regarding government accommodation.
Service Officers: The primary beneficiaries of the expanded definition of 'family' for government accommodation.
The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007: Legislation considered in the decision to expand the definition of 'family'.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri approves expansion of definition
of 'family' for allotment of Government
Accommodation to Service Officers
Posted On: 11 FEB 2026 5:24PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the expansion of the definition of ‘family’ for the purpose
of allotment of Government Accommodation to Service Officers. The revised definition includes parents,
dependent siblings, and legally adopted children, in addition to the existing coverage of spouse &
dependent children/step-children. The expanded definition is expected to benefit all Service Officers,
including Single Women Officers residing with their parents.
The decision takes into account the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007, and
recognises the evolving nature of family responsibilities and caregiving arrangements. It underscores the
Government's commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, family well-being, and the strengthening of
social and inter-generational bonds.
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