Ex-servicemen meet
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 06 2015 :
40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (S) conducted an ex-servicemen meet at Singjamei COB yesterday.
The meet was conducted with an aim to apprise the ex-servicemen about the various schemes being provided by the Central/State Governments for their welfare and provide a platform to the ex-servicemen to project their problems and to suggest appropriate solutions for the same, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .
72 ex-servicemen participated in the meet.
Officiating Commander, Hqs 9 Sector Assam Rifles inaugurated the meet.
In his opening remarks, the Officiating Commander brought out importance of the distinguished service rendered for the nation by the veterans and apprised them about the ongoing welfare schemes.
The veterans took keen interest in the schemes and welfare facilities announced by the State/Central Governments.
Free medical checkup, canteen facility and grievances cell were also established and well utilized.
A comprehensive interaction took place at the end in which the Officiating Commander asked all the veterans about their problems and informed them about the various measures under taken by IGAR(S) for their welfare.