Ex-servicemen rally held at IG AR (S)
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 18 2023:
A mega Assam Rifles Ex-servicemen Rally for ex-servicemen of Manipur was conducted under the aegis of DGAR at Mantripukhri Garrison today.
The rally elicited participation by more than 600 ex-servicemen including World War-II veterans, Veer Naris, widows and their dependents from all the districts of the State.
The aim of the rally, organised under the theme "Serving Those Who Served Us," was to connect with the veterans, strengthen bonds with them and also acknowledge the contributions they made for the country during the prime of their lives.
The occasion was graced by Lt Gen PC Nair, DG Assam Rifles as the chief guest, said a statement of the PRO, IGAR(South) .
Speaking on the occasion, the DG lauded the contribution of the veterans and the serving soldiers of Manipur who have contributed immensely to ensure security and prosperity of the North�East and the country.
The veterans were informed about various bene- ficiary schemes including the recruitment rallies, sports quota for recruitment in Assam Rifles, reservation in various educational institutes/hostels, Ayushman Bharat and extension of Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) to Assam Rifles veterans.
The DG also highlighted the conception of an Ex-servicemen (ESM) Cell at every unit level, adoption of Veer Naris and disabled veterans and outreach programmes organised by the Assam Rifles to reach out to the Veer Naris and veterans across India.
As part of the event, a felicitation ceremony was organised in which the DG Assam Rifles felicitated Veer Naris, World War-II veterans and other ex-servicemen.
Representatives of HQ DGAR, Shillong also provided a platform for registration of grievances and their immediate redressal.
As part of the rally, a medical cum dental camp was also organised.
Doctors from Assam Rifles along with specialist doctors from RIMS, Imphal and the State Government Medical Department provided consultation and medicines to the veterans and their dependents.
The veterans were also distributed various medical aids like wheelchairs, spectacles, walking sticks, hearing aids and portable commodes at the venue.
A number of stalls promoting skill development, agriculture, animal husbandry, social welfare, fishery and small scale industry were also set up during the rally.
In addition, facilities including CSD, banking, Aadhar and PAN card registration etc were also provided to the veterans and their dependents.
The event was followed by a lunch for all participants.
The ex-servicemen expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the DG Assam Rifles for organising the event.