250 attend ex-servicemen rally in Beas
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, October 27
Following ongoing drive to address grievances of ex-servicemen a Veterans’ Rally was organised at Beas Military Station today. The rally was attended by as many as 250 ex-service personnel and Veer Naris.
During his address, Brigadier Sandeep Singh, Station Commander, Beas Military Station, highlighted benefits of online registration of complaints with regard to pension and other assistance to ex-servicemen without having to visit any office. Giving information about various welfare measures being taken by the Army, the Station Commander added that special emphasis would be laid on self-reliance and as such employment opportunities had been created for veterans, Veer Naris and their dependents.
Presently, 70 ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and dependents are employed by the Beas Military Station on various civilian posts in the Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), canteen, schools and polyclinic, he added.
Representatives from different departments, including banks, Department of Defence Service Welfare Office (DDSWO) and Defence Pension Disbursing Office (DPDO), were present at the rally to resolve grievances and apprise veterans about various schemes and facilities offered by them.
Meanwhile, medical specialists examined several veterans and Veer Naris in a separate camp held concurrently with the rally.
Later, Station Commander and Soni Singh, chairperson, Family Welfare Organisation, Double Victory Brigade, interacted with veterans and Veer Naris and reiterated commitment of the Army towards ex-servicemen.
