Excelsior Correspondent
Poonch, Sept 27: A veterans’ rally was organised by the Rashtriya Rifles, under the aegis of Counter Insurgency Force (Romeo) at Surankote today, for the veterans (Ex-Servicemen) and Veer Naris residing in the area to alleviate the problem being faced by them and provide all necessary assistance to resolve them.
The Commander Rashtriya Rifles Sector inaugurated the rally and interacted with the veterans, and assured them all possible assistance from the Army. About 270 veterans and 40 veer naris attended the event. Information kiosks were established by various departments of the State Government, to assist the veterans in gaining information on their resettlement including the civilian set up. These included help desks on banking services, loan for higher education, small scale enterprises, crop diversification, cultivation of high yielding special varieties of crops/vegetables, mushroom cultivation and fish farming.
While speaking on the occasion the Sector Commander assured the veterans that the Army would earnestly work to alleviate their genuine problems. He also dwelled upon the important role that the veterans continue to play for maintaining peace and tranquility in the region.
Maj (Retd) Prem Singh, Zila Sainik Welfare officer, Poonch apprised the veterans about welfare schemes introduced by the Central and State Government, and various welfare activities being undertaken by the Zila Sainik Welfare Board. He also assured them that all necessary assistance would be provided to mitigate the difficulties and problems faced by the veterans and veer naris.
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