Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Indian Army will be organising Ex-Servicemen Rally at 3 EME Centre, Bairagarh, Bhopal on September 28. Approximately 2000 Ex-Servicemen and their dependants of Bhopal, Vidisha, Hoshangabad, Sehore and Raisen districts will be participating in the rally.
Brigadier Sanjay Chawla, Deputy General Officer Commanding of Bhopal Sub-Area while addressing the media at 3 EME Centre in Bhopal on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be the chief guest of the ex-servicemen rally. The rally is being organised in coordination with Rajya Sainik Board. A mega medical camp will be organised in the rally and transport facilities will be provided to facilitate movement of ex-servicemen and their dependants to attend the rally. He said that many army personnel take early retirement which enables to keep Indian army young.
He further stated that the State government is doing commendable service to Ex-Servicemen. He also said that Army Welfare Housing Organisation is providing housing facilities and Directorate of General Resettlement is providing soft housing loans which are below the market rates. Ex-Servicemen Grievance Handling Cell was open in Bhopal with a helpline number 0755-2739181 for redressal of grievances of Ex-Servicemen. The aim of this rally is to disseminate the information about the welfare measures and facilities provided to the Ex-Servicemen and their dependants through 40 stalls. The Press Conference was jointly organised by Press Information Bureau and Sudarshan Chakra Corps.
Brigadier Rajesh Puri, Commandant 3 EME informed that 6 Veer Naaris and 1965 Veterans will be felicitated in the rally along with gift coupons being given to 110 widows. Mobility equipments will also be distributed in the rally.