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Ex-servicemen must motivate youths to join armed forces: Lt Gen Wadhwa
['Our Reporter']
The Shillong Times
Speaking as the chief guest at an Ex-Servicemen Rally held at the 58 Gorkha Training Centre in Happy Valley, Lt Gen Wadhwa thanked the veterans, Veer Naris, and Veer Matas for their service and contributions to national security.
The GOC stated that the Armed Forces remain committed to the welfare of veterans and will continue to support their needs and aspirations.
Organised by the Rajya Sainik Board and Headquarters 101 Area, the rally provided assistance regarding medical care, pensions, resettlement, and entrepreneurship.
Veterans also accessed support from the SPARSH pension platform, Project Naman Common Service Center, the Directorate of Resettlement, the Army Recruiting Office, and the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
Additionally, a medical camp with specialist doctors was set up to provide consultations and essential medical aids to the attendees.