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Army organises meet with ex-service men
YB WEB DESK. Dated: 3/2/2021 12:45:37 PM
Doda, Mar 01 A ‘Meeting with Ex-Service Men’ was organised by Indian Army at Bhala in district Doda (J&K). Meeting was for interacting with Ex servicemen of Bhala and adjoining areas of Bhala. The meeting was chaired by Army officer. During the meeting, a memorial service in the honour of soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation was carried out. A total of 18 Ex-servicemen from adjoining villages of Bhadarwah attended the meeting. An interaction between the local Ex-servicemen serving, Officers JCOs and ORs was carried out to enquire and address problems faced by them post retirement. Through this meeting Exservicemen were provided the required guidance and assistance alongwith information regarding financial benefits applicable as per 7th pay commission recommendations and various welfare schemes related to education, health and job prospects for their dependents. They were also informed various UMEED, HIMAYAT schemes like Self Help Group (SHG) in the area. The meeting was adjourned after the Ex- servicemen were asked to contact the Army Garrison for assistance and guidance for resolution of their grievances if any in the future.