As a pre cursor to the Veterans Day Celebration, with the purpose to address the aspirations of the ex-servicemen who dedicated their life in service of the country, Lam Rashtriya Rifles under the aegis of 13 Sector Rashtriya Rifles organized a veteran’s rally and Medical outreach campaign at Shaheedgarh, Qila Dharhal in district Rajouri. The aim of the rally was to provide an avenue for redressal of grievances of not only veterans, but also `Veer Naris’ and widows regarding issues such as pension benefits and also to provide centralized medical facilities to enable them to live their lives with dignity and pride.
Commanding Officer of Lam Rashtriya Rifles inaugurated the rally and also interacted with the veterans and families while reiterating the commitment of Indian Army towards supporting welfare schemes and measures for improvement and upliftment of the ex-servicemen of the region.
The ex-servicemen from a large segment of the population in Nowshera and adjoining areas, nearly 325 of them and their dependents participated in the rally. The civil administration was very forthcoming in extending their support to resolve issues if any of the veterans. To provide further welfare facilities a Medical outreach campaign was also organized for their benefit, which included dental specialist and an Ophthalmologist.
Various counters were established to address the grievances and problems of Ex-servicemen and to disseminate latest information on various policies of State and Central Governments affecting the Ex-servicemen. These counters included ECHS counter, Record Office JAK LI, JAK RIF and DOGRA Regimental Centre Counter, District Soldier Welfare Board Counter, Bank counter, Skill Development counter for ESM/ Youth and counters from the Agricultural Deptt and Animal Husbandry through civil administration. Representatives of all the agencies were present on the occasion and helped the Ex-servicemen in resolving their problems.
Secretary Zila Sainik Board, Rajouri and Mrs Anita Sharma , Agricultural Department, Nawshera were the eminent speakers who enlightened the ex-servicemen regarding various schemes and programmes being organised for their benefit.Amongst the veterans Capt (retd) Baldev Singh and gallantry award winners Hony Capt (retd) Ajit Singh ,Sena Medal ex 15 JAK LI and Nk (retd) Chowdhury Ram, Sena Medal, ex 8 JAK LI attended the event. The rally was an attempt by Lam Rashtriya Rifles to increase communication amongst Ex-servicemen of the region and showcased the continuous commitment of the Armed Forces towards recognition of the valuable sacrifices and service rendered by the Ex-servicemen and towards the nation.
The Veterans extended their sincere gratitude towards Army for organising the Veterans rally and thanked security forces for maintaining peace and tranquillity in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir while providing enormous job opportunities for youth and women through recruitment, various empowerment projects and Skill Development projects.Veteran’s rally and Medical outreach campaign by Lam Rashtriya Rifles Battalion
Rajouri Noushera (Lam)
As a pre cursor to the Veterans Day Celebration, with the purpose to address the aspirations of the ex-servicemen who dedicated their life in service of the country, Lam Rashtriya Rifles under the aegis of 13 Sector Rashtriya Rifles organized a veteran’s rally and Medical outreach campaign at Shaheedgarh, Qila Dharhal in district Rajouri. The aim of the rally was to provide an avenue for redressal of grievances of not only veterans, but also `Veer Naris’ and widows regarding issues such as pension benefits and also to provide centralized medical facilities to enable them to live their lives with dignity and pride.
Commanding Officer of Lam Rashtriya Rifles inaugurated the rally and also interacted with the veterans and families while reiterating the commitment of Indian Army towards supporting welfare schemes and measures for improvement and upliftment of the ex-servicemen of the region.
The ex-servicemen from a large segment of the population in Nowshera and adjoining areas, nearly 325 of them and their dependents participated in the rally. The civil administration was very forthcoming in extending their support to resolve issues if any of the veterans. To provide further welfare facilities a Medical outreach campaign was also organized for their benefit, which included dental specialist and an Ophthalmologist.
Various counters were established to address the grievances and problems of Ex-servicemen and to disseminate latest information on various policies of State and Central Governments affecting the Ex-servicemen. These counters included ECHS counter, Record Office JAK LI, JAK RIF and DOGRA Regimental Centre Counter, District Soldier Welfare Board Counter, Bank counter, Skill Development counter for ESM/ Youth and counters from the Agricultural Deptt and Animal Husbandry through civil administration. Representatives of all the agencies were present on the occasion and helped the Ex-servicemen in resolving their problems.
Secretary Zila Sainik Board, Rajouri and Mrs Anita Sharma , Agricultural Department, Nawshera were the eminent speakers who enlightened the ex-servicemen regarding various schemes and programmes being organised for their benefit.Amongst the veterans Capt (retd) Baldev Singh and gallantry award winners Hony Capt (retd) Ajit Singh ,Sena Medal ex 15 JAK LI and Nk (retd) Chowdhury Ram, Sena Medal, ex 8 JAK LI attended the event. The rally was an attempt by Lam Rashtriya Rifles to increase communication amongst Ex-servicemen of the region and showcased the continuous commitment of the Armed Forces towards recognition of the valuable sacrifices and service rendered by the Ex-servicemen and towards the nation.
The Veterans extended their sincere gratitude towards Army for organising the Veterans rally and thanked security forces for maintaining peace and tranquillity in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir while providing enormous job opportunities for youth and women through recruitment, various empowerment projects and Skill Development projects.
