EX-SERVICEMEN RALLY: INDIAN ARMY

Ex-Servicemen Rally was organised at Jog Stadium Amravati, for the Veterans of Amravati, Akola, Wardha, Yavatmal and Washim districts on 14 Jan 2024. The Rally was organised by Station Headquarters Pulgaon, under the aegis of Headquarters Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub Area.

Around 1200 Exservicemen/Widows/Veer Naris/Dependents attended the Rally. Major General SK Vidyarthi, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area was the Chief Guest of the event. In his address to the Ex-Servicemen, he highlighted the need to take care of the Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris and Widows and to resolve their grievances on priority basis. He also assured them that UMANG Sub Area was totally committed to this crucial issue and will leave no stone unturned in this noble endeavour.

The GOC also highlighted a number of welfare measures initiated by UMANG Sub Area, namely, special financial assistance to financially distressed Widows, Veer Naris & Disabled Ex-Servicemen, creation of additional facilities in CSD Canteen Amravati, creation of Saink Aramgarh near Nagpur Railway Station, comprehensive special repairs of Boys & Girls Hostel at Nagpur district for children of Ex-Servicemen of other districts of Maharashtra, empanelment of 16 new Hospitals in the last 06 months. The Ex-Servicemen were also apprised about important issues which have been taken up with Maharashtra Govt like reservation for Ex-Servicemen in group ‘B’ jobs, filling up balance vacant posts of ZSWOs, One Time Cash grant/ Land/Cash in lieu of Land and Annuity to Medal Holders.