Joshimath Brigade and Station Headquarters under the aegis of HQ Uttar Bharat Area and HQ Uttarakhand Sub-Area organised a rally for Army veterans from Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts at Gauchar on Tuesday.
The event was presided over by the Brigade Commander along with special invitees Harak Singh Rawat, Minister of Agriculture and Sainik Kalyan, Uttarakhand Government and SA Murgesan, District Magistrate Chamoli.
Also in attendance were officials from Zila Sainik Kalyan Evam Punarvas Karyalya, Rudraprayag and Gopeshwar (Chamoli) and representatives from ARO, lansdowne, GRRC lansdowne, PCDA (Pension) Allahabad, officials from SBI and PNB.
The event was organised to facilitate interaction with the veterans. It was meant to understand better the day-to-day issues and problems being faced by the ex-servicemen, who have played a stellar role in safeguarding the nation from external and internal threats over the years. The Minister and the DM assured that the ex-servicemen, war widows and their dependents would be well looked after and their problems would be given proper attention and priority.
Addressing the gathering, Brig GS Jamwal, SM, said that its objective was to appreciate the valiant efforts of army’s veterans from Garhwal region in nation- building.
The gathering was held also to understand and resolve the problems faced by them in the civil society after retirement. The Joshimath Brigade remains committed to work for the welfare of the veterans and will provide all possible assistance and support as and when the need arises.
The event honoured 50 ‘Veer Naris’ and 20 very senior ex-servicemen and `11,000/- each as financial assistance to 11 ex-servicemen who suffered during flash flood in Kedarnath valley last year.
The rally also encompassed a medical and dental camp, provision of canteen facilities, preparation of ex-servicemen contributory health scheme cards, recruitment information, financial management and special provisions by banks, latest welfare schemes by the Central/State Governments and lunch for all. The veterans appreciated the event and desired more such interactions.