Assam Rifles organises ex-servicemen rally
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, March 07 2021: A rally for Assam Rifles ex-servicemen of Manipur was organised under the aegis of Headquarter Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) at Khuman Lampak stadium today.

The rally which was organised under the theme 'We Connect - We Care', was aimed at connecting with the veterans, strengthening the bond with them and acknowledging the contribution made by them to the nation through their combat service, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.

The occasion was attended by Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan, DG Assam Rifles; Maj Gen Alok Naresh, IG AR (S); Lt Gen (retd) K Himalaya Singh (Veteran); Lt Gen (retd) L Nishikanta Singh (Veteran) and other Assam Rifles officials were also in attendance, added the statement.

Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan welcomed the august gathering and encouraged all the stakeholders to render maximum support to the veterans who had dedicated the prime years of their lives to protect the nation.

He also highlighted the contribution of Assam Rifles and various achievements of the oldest paramilitary force of India.

The General Officer also highlighted various new initiatives launched under the theme of 'We Connect - We Care', by the Assam Rifles for the welfare of its veterans.

He also lauded the contribution of the veterans and the serving soldiers of Manipur, who have immensely contributed as Assam Rifles soldiers, for the security and prosperity of India, added the statement.

Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan enlightened the veterans about various beneficiary schemes including the recruitment rallies, sports quota for recruitment in Assam Rifles, reservation in various educational institutes/ hostels for their wards and dependants, and extension of Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) to Assam Rifles veterans and also thank the State Government, civil officials and all the media persons for their cooperation for making it a grand success, also added the statement.

As part of the event, a felicitation ceremony was organised in which the Director General Assam Rifles felicitated Veer Naris, World War II veterans and other ex-servicemen.

An Open Adalat was also conducted by the representatives of Headquarter Director General Assam Rifles, Shillong to provide a platform for registration of grievances and their immediate redressal where on the spot solutions and online solutions of various problems and grievances were rendered to the ex-servicemen during the rally, added the statement.

As part of the rally, a Medical & Dental Camp was also organised.

Doctors from Assam Rifles along with specialist doctors from various civil hospitals and the State Government Medical Department provided consultation and free medicines to the veterans and their dependants including Covid precautionary items.

A number of stalls were also set up during the rally to provide facilities including Canteen Stores Department, Banking facilities, Aadhaar and Permanent Account Number (PAN) card registration etc to the veterans and their dependents.

The rally was conducted following COVID protocols and elicited participation by more than 250 ex-servicemen from all the districts of the State including World War II veterans, Veer Naris and their dependents.

The event was followed by lunch for all the participants.

The tunes played by the Assam Rifles band brought back many memories of old times.

The ex-servicemen expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Director General Assam Rifles for organising the event.

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