Kohima, October 16 (MExN): In realisation of the vision of the Chief of Army Staff, in dedicating the year 2011 as the ‘Year for Disabled Soldiers’ the Formidable Fifty Six, on behalf of the Spear Corps, organised an Ex Servicemen (Veterans) Rally and Seminar at Likabali Military Station, District Dhemaji (Assam) on October 14 last.
The aim of the rally was to spread the message of ‘compassion and concern’ and to create awareness in the environment as regards the benefits being made available to the disabled soldiers, and the physiological and psychological rehabilitation of the disabled soldiers, the veterans and their families.
The Station Commander, Likabali Military Station, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. A large number of veterans, war widows (Veer Naaris) and widows of veterans, as also a large number of senior officers from army and civil dignitaries, graced the occasion. The programme commenced with the singing of the National Anthem. This was followed by the observance of Two minutes’ silence in remembrance of the valiant martyrs who had sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, the Station Commander said that the soldiers who risked their lives and limbs in the highest call of duty, are our real heroes. He stressed that these brave soldiers though not in service now, would always remain an integral part of the service fraternity. He also reaffirmed the army’s commitment, the highest regard, respect, concern and above all, the assurance, that their services rendered and sacrifice in upholding the highest standards and traditions of selfless service of the armed forces would never ever be forgotten. The Station Commander also stated that the veterans soldiers are a part and parcel of the mainstream of the organisation, since they have made immense sacrifice in the service of the nation and it was the duty of the organisation to extend a helping hand to them whenever needed. He assured all present that such rallies for the welfare of the veterans, the war disabled and the Veer Naaris and widows of ex servicemen would continue to be held from time to time.
Welcoming this move of the Army, Colonel (Retired) PK Deori, on behalf of the veterans said: “It is very good of the organisation, to continue the great moral support and tremendous help that it has always been extending to the disabled soldiers, who during the course of their service to the nation, have gallantly fought on the borders in all the wars and various other operations, in keeping with the noble values of selfless service and upholding the honour of the armed forces. He further thanked the Chief of Army Staff, for initiating such a thoughtful and noble gesture towards the betterment of the disabled and other veterans". It is noteworthy, that there are approximately 2,500 ‘war-disabled’ veterans at the country level, out of which, many are from the North-Eastern states.
Various stalls were set up at the venue of the ‘Ex-Servicemen Rally’, by the Zila Sainik Welfare Board, to provide information on various matters concerning the benefits, facilities and welfare measures, for the disabled soldiers including pensionary benefits, re-settlement issues, vocational training, rehabilitation, employment and health / the Ex-Servicemen’s Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). A free medical aid camp was also organised by the army wherein the services of various medical specialists were made available to the veterans and their families. The army authorities had made elaborate and extensive arrangements for the event. The veterans were also disseminated information about the various schemes available to the veterans, disabled soldiers and war widows, through the Central Government and the various State Governments, which are tailor made for them. A sumptuous lunch followed the grand event.
The Administration Commandant, Likabali Military Station presented the vote of thanks, and thanked one and all for their active participation in large numbers to make the event a great success, and he also assured of the continued support to all the disabled soldiers and veterans of the region.
This was stated in a release issued by RK Palta, Col, PRO (Defence) Kohima.
The aim of the rally was to spread the message of ‘compassion and concern’ and to create awareness in the environment as regards the benefits being made available to the disabled soldiers, and the physiological and psychological rehabilitation of the disabled soldiers, the veterans and their families.
The Station Commander, Likabali Military Station, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. A large number of veterans, war widows (Veer Naaris) and widows of veterans, as also a large number of senior officers from army and civil dignitaries, graced the occasion. The programme commenced with the singing of the National Anthem. This was followed by the observance of Two minutes’ silence in remembrance of the valiant martyrs who had sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, the Station Commander said that the soldiers who risked their lives and limbs in the highest call of duty, are our real heroes. He stressed that these brave soldiers though not in service now, would always remain an integral part of the service fraternity. He also reaffirmed the army’s commitment, the highest regard, respect, concern and above all, the assurance, that their services rendered and sacrifice in upholding the highest standards and traditions of selfless service of the armed forces would never ever be forgotten. The Station Commander also stated that the veterans soldiers are a part and parcel of the mainstream of the organisation, since they have made immense sacrifice in the service of the nation and it was the duty of the organisation to extend a helping hand to them whenever needed. He assured all present that such rallies for the welfare of the veterans, the war disabled and the Veer Naaris and widows of ex servicemen would continue to be held from time to time.
Welcoming this move of the Army, Colonel (Retired) PK Deori, on behalf of the veterans said: “It is very good of the organisation, to continue the great moral support and tremendous help that it has always been extending to the disabled soldiers, who during the course of their service to the nation, have gallantly fought on the borders in all the wars and various other operations, in keeping with the noble values of selfless service and upholding the honour of the armed forces. He further thanked the Chief of Army Staff, for initiating such a thoughtful and noble gesture towards the betterment of the disabled and other veterans". It is noteworthy, that there are approximately 2,500 ‘war-disabled’ veterans at the country level, out of which, many are from the North-Eastern states.
Various stalls were set up at the venue of the ‘Ex-Servicemen Rally’, by the Zila Sainik Welfare Board, to provide information on various matters concerning the benefits, facilities and welfare measures, for the disabled soldiers including pensionary benefits, re-settlement issues, vocational training, rehabilitation, employment and health / the Ex-Servicemen’s Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). A free medical aid camp was also organised by the army wherein the services of various medical specialists were made available to the veterans and their families. The army authorities had made elaborate and extensive arrangements for the event. The veterans were also disseminated information about the various schemes available to the veterans, disabled soldiers and war widows, through the Central Government and the various State Governments, which are tailor made for them. A sumptuous lunch followed the grand event.
The Administration Commandant, Likabali Military Station presented the vote of thanks, and thanked one and all for their active participation in large numbers to make the event a great success, and he also assured of the continued support to all the disabled soldiers and veterans of the region.
This was stated in a release issued by RK Palta, Col, PRO (Defence) Kohima.
