- विज्ञापन -
Chandigarh: Assam Rifles conducted an Interactive session under the aegis of Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles at Chandimandir today. The session elicited participation by Ex-Servicemen, Presidents of Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association, (ARESA) of Rohtak, Pathankot and Hamirpur.
The aim of the interactive session, organized under the theme “Serving Those Who Served Us”, was to connect with the veterans, strengthen bonds with them, and also acknowledge their contribution made for the country during the prime of their lives. Lt Gen P C Nair, Director General (DG) Assam Rifles was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the DG Assam Rifles lauded the contribution of the veterans and the serving soldiers of Chandigarh, who have contributed immensely to ensure the security and prosperity of the Northeast and the country. He interacted with them to seek if they had any pension or welfare related issues.
The veterans were informed about various beneficiary schemes including the recruitment rallies, sports quota for recruitment in Assam Rifles, reservation in various educational institutes/hostels, Ayushman Bharat and extension of Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) to Assam Rifles veterans.
The Director General also highlighted about conception of an Ex-servicemen (ESM) Cell at every Unit level, adoption of Veer Naris and disabled veterans. He also elaborated about the outreach programme as part of which the Assam Rifles is reaching out to Veer Naris and veterans pan India.
