AR organises ex-servicemen rally
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 18 2016:
Assam Rifles' ex-servicemen rally was conducted by 9 Sector Assam Rifles at Mantripukhri under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) on September 17, said a statement issued by the PRO, IGAR(S) .
The event was also participated by Lt Gen HJS Sachdev, PVSM, AVSM, SM, ADC, Director General Assam Rifles, Maj Gen VS Sreenivas, VSM, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) and Brig JS Bainsla, Commander, 9 Sector Assam Rifles.
The rally saw mass participation of ex-servicemen including Veer Naris, widows and children from Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal district and Tamenglong district.
Addressing the gathering, Lt Gen HJS Sachdev said that Assam Rifles has proved its sincerity in maintaining peace and has been responsible for ushering in normalcy in many parts of the North East region.
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Manipur has been also subjected to violent insurgency for decades, costing thousands of lives and adversely impacting peace and development.
Assam Rifles has contributed in reducing violence and enabling the civil administration to function smoothly.
He said that Assam Rifles has also stood by the people in times of natural disasters.
Welfare of Veer Naris and widows is a top priority for Assam Rifles.
He said that the rally was organised with an aim to reach out to the Assam Rifles ex- servicemen fraternity, renewing the bond between serving and retired personnel, felicitating Veer Naris, widows and addressing grievances pertaining to pensions and other benefits.
He further said that the State Government will also continue to provide different schemes for Assam Rifles Veer Naris and widows.
Veer Naris and widows were also presented with gifts.
An open House and pension Adalat were also held to address certain issues of all the ex-servicemen.
Stalls for addressing individual person grievances, Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association (ARESA), medical check-up, treatment and medication were also put up.
Stalls of Horticulture Department, Agriculture Department, Small Scale Industries, Skill Development and Fisheries Department were set up.
There were military and ethnic stalls which showcased the history, tradition and culture of Assam Rifles.