PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
The Kumaon regimental centre, Ranikhet, under the aegis of HQ Central Command will host an ex-servicemen rally on September 28 at Somnath Ground, Ranikhet. The rally is expected to attract a large number of veterans from Almora and Bageshwar districts and will feature a comprehensive range of services and assistance booths to address the unique needs of the attendees.
The defence public relations officer (PRO), Lieutenant Colonel Manish Srivastava said that the rally aims to serve as a platform for honouring the contributions of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris (war widows) and their families. It will also provide an interactive and facilitative environment to address their concerns and resolve issues related to their post-retirement lives. He said that dedicated counters will be set up to address pension-related queries, resolve documentation anomalies, and provide assistance with the SPARSH. The defence PRO said representatives from various welfare agencies, including the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO), and others, will be on hand to assist with health, resettlement, and other welfare-related matters.
Srivastava said that the event is a joint effort to strengthen the connection between the serving and retired military fraternity and to acknowledge the immense contribution of veterans to nation-building even after their service tenure.
