Governor Mangubhai Patel emphasised that service and respect must remain at the heart of all soldier welfare activities. He stated that the scope and execution of welfare programs for soldiers should reflect a spirit of honour and service. While addressing the 24th meeting of the Integrated Special Fund Management Committee at the Raj Bhavan, the Governor urged that all construction works for soldiers should be designed in line with the expectations and needs of ex-servicemen, with special attention to quality and timelines.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Home J.N. Kansotiya, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor K.C. Gupta, General Officer Commanding, Madhya Bharat Area, Lieutenant General P.S. Shekhawat, and General Officer Commanding, West Madhya Pradesh Sub Area, Major General Sumit Kabathiyal.
Patel stressed that the design of buildings and infrastructure for soldier welfare should consider the needs of both users and visitors. He called for a prompt proposal to renovate the Sainik Vishram Grah (Soldier Rest House) in Bhopal, ensuring timely submission to the Central Government.