India, Nov. 4 -- In a first, the Delhi Police will reimburse the full tuition fees for the higher education of children of personnel who have died in the line of duty, under a new welfare initiative by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar. The department has also announced revised educational incentives for the children of serving police personnel based on their academic performance.

The benefit will be effective from the 2025-26 academic year.

Delhi Police Additional Commissioner Rajeev Ranjan said the decision is part of a series of amendments to the Delhi Police Education Fund to expand educational assistance and recognise academic excellence among the children of police personnel.

"Earlier, a fixed amount would be paid every year...