Participation of the countrymen in providing financial assistance for Sainik Welfare is considered sacred, as it adds to the state’s and country’s honour. People of the state should make maximum contribution in financial assistance to them. This boosts the confidence of the army men deployed at the country’s borders far away from their homes.
Governor Om Prakash Kohli was addressing the 18th meeting of the Amalgamated Special Fund of Directorate of Sainik Welfare organized at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday. Additional Chief Secretary Home KK Singh, Principal Secretary to the Governor M Mohanrao, Finance Secretary and District Sainik Welfare officer were present at the meeting.
Governor awarded mementos and citations to four divisions and 33 district collectors of the state for collecting funds exceeding the target for the welfare fund.
Kohli said that the objective behind providing the financial assistance is also that the Servicemen, Ex-servicemen and their dependents should have faith that the state, its citizens and the government stands with them and are grateful to them under all circumstances for their contribution for the country. General public get the opportunity to understand and feel the difficulties of the servicemen and their dependents by donating for them. Director of Sainik Welfare Directorate Brigadier, Retired RS Nautiyal apprised the gathering of the progress of the works approved at the 16th and 17th meeting.